Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
Historical FunderMidvale, Utah · EIN 81-1409665 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$92.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOAN TIM FENTON FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 4567 S HOLLADAY BLVD, HOLLADAY UT 84117 |
| Phone | 8014780279 |
| Form and materials | 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 A CALENDAR QUARTER. |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOUNDATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Recovery | Nashville, TN | General support | $300,000 |
| Saprea (Younique) | Lehi, UT | General support | $250,000 |
| U of U - Eccles School of Business | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $250,000 |
| Atlantis USA Foundation | Sandy, UT | General support | $250,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $215,000 |
| Charity Vision International | Provo, UT | General support | $200,000 |
| Utah Autism Academy | Orem, UT | General supportgeneral support | $100,000 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Washington DC, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| U of U - Moran Eye Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $100,000 |
| Summit Journeys Inc | Holladay, UT | General support | $98,000 |
| Westminster College | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $75,000 |
| Usana Kids Eat | West Valley City, UT | General support | $70,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Rachel Covey Foundation | Alpine, UT | General support | $30,000 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $25,000 |
| Policy Project | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $25,000 |
| Salt Lake Education Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $17,000 |
| Christmas Box International | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $15,000 |
| Utah Infertility Resource Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $10,000 |
| Salt Lake Donated Dental Services | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $10,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $10,000 |
| Ron Mcbride Foundation Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| All Abilities Utah | Lindon, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Salt Lake City Police Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Shelter the Homeless Committee Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| The Road Home | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Wolf Creek Foundation | Eden, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Best Seat in the House | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,244,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $2,971,010 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349101048
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1409665
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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