Tanner Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Tanner Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 | $2.1 million | 17 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 18 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 11 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Tanner Charitable Trust 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 Tanner Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 10 | $2.1 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Symphony and Opera | Arts | $1.5 million |
| University of Utah | Education | $226,693 |
| Success in Education Foundation | Education | $125,000 |
| Tanner Lectures on Human Values | Education | $104,587 |
| Nature Conservancy of Utah | Civic organization | $100,000 |
| Gifted Music School | Arts | $10,000 |
| Northside Hospital Foundation | Civic organization | $7,500 |
| The Children's Center | Civic organization | $5,000 |
| South Valley Economic Devel Foundation | Civic organization | $5,000 |
| Utah Coalition Against Pornography | Civic organization | $5,000 |
| Somos Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen T Irish
- Scott D Sperry
Questions people ask
Does Tanner Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tanner Charitable Trust give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tanner Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen T Irish (Chair/ Trust) and Scott D Sperry (Trustee).
What does Tanner Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.