Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation is a private foundation in Midvale, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.6 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $19.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$19.6 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$19.1 million
- Assets$232,539
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $306,000 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $306,000 | 26 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $19.6 million | 28 | $232,539 |
How to apply
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $19.1 million |
| Utah | 20 | $379,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dechomai Asset Trust | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $19.1 million |
| Utah Valley University | Woodbury School of Business Hope Scholars Savage Family Legacy Scholarship Fund | $200,000 |
| Other Side Academy | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Utah Chapter | $20,000 |
| Timpview High | To support the Timpview boys basketball plan to build a boys and girls basketball locker room and to purchase two televisions used for displaying ads in the Thunderdome. | $20,000 |
| Utah Valley University Foundation Inc | The Megan Benedict Scholarships shall be awarded to students involved with the Women's Success Center, with preference given to students enrolled in a program administered by the department of nursing Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Timpview High | General & Unrestricted | $13,100 |
| West Virginia University | Savage Family Legacy Scholarship Fund | $12,500 |
| Alpine School District Foundation | Emotional Support FUnd | $10,000 |
| Cities Strong Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dr Dale B Hull Foundation for Neurological Rehabil | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Embrace of Celebration Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Give Hope Guatemala Education Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | Rocky Mountain Chapter | $10,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | To benefit Children and families in the Gaza Strip | $10,000 |
| Utah Valley University | Presidential Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Weber State University | Savage Family Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund | $8,000 |
| Utah Valley University | Presidential Scholarship Fund | $7,500 |
| Lymedisease Org | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Utah Valley University | Sam Atoa Endowed Scholarship Fund | $7,000 |
| Dare to Dream Philippines Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Alpine School District Foundation | Polaris High School Fund | $4,000 |
| Living Planet Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ouelessebougou Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Timpanogos High | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Fork High School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Ann Layton
- Malinda Savage Melville
- Anna R Savage
- Greggory James Savage
- Nathan N Savage
- Emilee Jayne Savage Wright
Questions people ask
Does Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation give?
$19.6 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa Ann Layton (Trustee), Malinda Savage Melville (Trustee), Anna R Savage (Trustee) and Greggory James Savage (Pres, Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.