James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 45-6794415 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$500
Total assets$64.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $1,592,540 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Epicenter buildling capital campaign | $250,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Epicenter buildling capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Promotion of amateur sports/Olympics | $200,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $150,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | Economic innovation research | $100,000 |
| Religious Family History Corp | Draper, UT | Genealogy research | $15,000 |
| Choice Humanitarian | Draper, UT | Charitable event fundraising | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Financial literacy educational programs | $3,000 |
| Choice Humanitarian | Draper, UT | Fundraising Event Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Institute University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Services for refugees | $1,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Israeli assistance fund, services for children | $1,000 |
| 826 Valencia | San Francisco, CA | Education assistance for underserved populations | $500 |
| Amanaki Fo'ou | Holladay, UT | Diabetes education and prevention | $500 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Support for human rights issues | $500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Salt Lake City, UT | Rescue and foster services for animals | $500 |
| Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Research and support for migraine prgrams | $500 |
| Educate Girls | Forest Hills, NY | Equitable access to quality education | $500 |
| Friends of the Coalition | Provo, UT | Alleviation of hunger and poverty for unhoused populations | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Salt Lake City, UT | General support for housing needs | $500 |
| Hillcrest High School | Midvale, UT | Student athletic events | $500 |
| Margie's Haven House | Heber Springs, AR | Shelter and essential services for domestic abuse victims | $500 |
| Primary Children's Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | Medical care | $500 |
| Russian Childrens Welfare Society | New York, NY | Educational and other services for at-risk children | $500 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical research | $500 |
| The Christmas Box International | Salt Lake City, UT | Services for abused and neglected children | $500 |
| The Shelter Box | Pasadena, CA | Emergency shelter for disaster recoveries | $500 |
| The Skatepark Project | Vista, CA | Helping underserved communities create safe and inclusive public spaces | $500 |
| Utah Food Bank | South Salt Lake, UT | General support | $500 |
| Water Org Inc | Chicago, IL | Providing clean water and sanitation to needy communities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,580,040 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,476,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349108755
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6794415
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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