James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake Cty, Utah with $60.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$60.6Mtotal assets

2012IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation has awarded

29 grantees · $1.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS $1.2M
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund $150K
New Venture Fund $100K
Saffron Kitchen $25K
Salt Contemporary Dance $25K
Women's Retreat House $10K
Junior Achievement of Utah $4K
LDS Philanthropies $1K
Best Friends Animal Society $1K
St Jude Research Hospital $1K
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples $500
The Road Home $500
Share Our Strength $500
Huntsman Cancer Foundation $500
Primary Children's Hospital $500
Ocean Conservancy $500
Crossroads Urban Center $500
Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation $500
The Christmas Box International $500
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake $500
UT Refugee Connection $500
Cabins for Cancer $500
Fisher House Foundation $500
Feeding America $500
Make-A-Wish America $500

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$1.5M
FY2019$1.4M
FY2020$2.4M
FY2021$2.3M
FY2022$2.3M
FY2023$1.5M

About James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersSalt Lake Cty, Utah
EIN456794415
IRS ruling2012

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation?

James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake Cty, Utah with $60.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation?

James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation's EIN is 456794415. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation?

Private foundations like James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.