Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Accepts applications
Sorenson Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Midvale, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $33.2 million in 266 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $5.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$33.2 million
- Number of grants266
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$5.7 million
- Assets$466 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29.5 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29.5 million | 304 | $457 million |
| 2024 | $33.2 million | 266 | $466 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sorenson Legacy Foundation 6900 S 900 E Suite 230, Midvale, UT 84047 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 461-9700 |
| What to submit | Applicants may apply online or request a copy of the grant application in person. All applications are reviewed and screened by the foundation's administrative manager to ensure that the application is appropriate and consistent with the foundation's charter and that the applicant is approved and in good standing according to irc 501(c)(3) requirements. After this evaluation, charitable contributions and grant applications may be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the board of directors. Grant applications are reviewed by the board of directors on a quarterly basis. |
| Deadlines | First day of the month prior to the calendar quarter. |
| Restrictions | Applications must comply with the foundation's policies and procedures. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sorenson Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 240 | $25.2 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 7 | $480,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $235,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $220,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $70,000 |
| California | 3 | $65,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5.7 million |
| Deseret Trust Company | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $1.8 million |
| U of U - Scmi Building | General charitable purposes | $1.8 million |
| JDRF International | General charitable purposes | $1.5 million |
| Thom & Gail Williamsen Family Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1.2 million |
| Elizabeth Academy | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| U of U - College of Education | General charitable purposes | $826,200 |
| American Heritage Schools Inc | General charitable purposes | $775,000 |
| Community Foundation of Utah | General charitable purposes | $666,667 |
| Utah Food Bank | General charitable purposes | $381,333 |
| U of U - Tanner Dance | General charitable purposes | $260,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | General charitable purposes | $210,000 |
| The Road Home | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Do No Harm | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Suu - Utah Shakespeare Festival | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Utah Youth Village | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Capital Research Center | General charitable purposes | $120,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Foundation | General charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| Utah Symphony and Opera | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute Inc | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Bountiful Childrens Foundation (Liahona) | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Inn Between | General charitable purposes | $85,000 |
| Salt Lake City Mission | General charitable purposes | $85,000 |
| Fit to Recover Inc | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Volunteers of America | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| Wasatch Homeless Health Care Inc | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| U of U - Master of Business Creation | General charitable purposes | $66,667 |
| Odyssey House Inc Utah | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association of Ut | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| South Valley Sanctuary Inc | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Race Swami | General charitable purposes | $55,000 |
| Asian Association of Utah (Refugee & Imm) | General charitable purposes | $55,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General charitable purposes | $55,000 |
| Aspen Magdalene House Inc | General charitable purposes | $55,000 |
| Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| St Anne's Center | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Crocker
- Gary Crocker
- Christine Harris
- Dale Harris
- Shauna Johnson
- Ralph Johnson
- Thom Williamsen
- Gail Williamsen
Questions people ask
Does Sorenson Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: First day of the month prior to the calendar quarter.
How much does Sorenson Legacy Foundation give?
$33.2 million in tax year 2024, across 266 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sorenson Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann Crocker (Director), Gary Crocker (Director), Christine Harris (Director) and Dale Harris (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Sorenson Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.