Sorenson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoulder, Colorado · EIN 84-1375516 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
69% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Cultural Center | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Boulder Community Foundation | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Lander, WY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wild Bear Nature Center | Nederland, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boulder Adventist Church | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | West Point, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | Garrison, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boston Museum of Science | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Novi Community | Midland, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| University of Colorado | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Friends of dfpl | $1,000 |
| Dairy Center for the Arts | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Phillips Academy Andover | Andover, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Thorne Ecological Institute | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Portland, ME | Charitable | $500 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($29,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $90,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $79,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1375516
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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