SORENSON LEGACY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$28.0M+4% YoY
Grants
266
Median Grant
$20K
Organizations Funded
339
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The foundation's vision is to encourage and support the long-term preservation and enhancement of the quality of life of all humankind, especially of families and children and assist the disenfranchised of society.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
J. L. Sorenson Patient Tower in Murray, UT; Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Student Success at University of Utah; Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence at Utah State University; 305 awards totaling $26.9M in 2023
How to Apply
Survey Monkey Apply portal. Applications reviewed quarterly. Must create account and complete multi-page application.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$28.0M
Grants
266
Median
$20K
States
14
$27.0M
Grants
304
Median
$20K
States
18
$25.0M
Grants
329
Median
$20K
States
19
Grant Size Distribution
$20K
Typical Grant (Median)
$700
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$39K
75th Pctile
$5.7M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $39K.
Largest Recent Grants
$5.7M
2024
CROCKER CATALYST FOUNDATION
UT · GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
$5.0M
2024
DESERET TRUST COMPANY
UT · GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
$1.8M
2024
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC
UT · GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
$1.8M
2024
U OF U - SCMI BUILDING
UT · GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
$1.5M
2024
JDRF INTERNATIONAL
MD · GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.