Sterling and Shelli Gardner Foundation
Historical FunderAlpine, Utah · EIN 87-0686202 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHELLI L GARDNER |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 WESTFIELD ROAD, ALPINE UT 84004 |
| Phone | 8014532080 |
| ARABIANMEADOWS@HOTMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST WITH EXPLANATION OF NEED. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES REQUIRED. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
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
22% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courage Reins | Highland, UT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Give Kids a Smile | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 5 for the Fight Foundation | Provo, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Little Lives Rescue | Pasco, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Policy Project | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Five 12 Foundation | Alpine, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Smart Foundation | Herriman, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Happy Factory | Cedar City, UT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Hope Calvary Chapel | Lehi, UT | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,750 | 9 |
| 2023 | $241,250 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107952
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0686202
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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