Tanner Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 87-6125059 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $125,000.
From the return
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
9% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Symphony and Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | Arts | $1,500,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $226,693 |
| Success in Education Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $125,000 |
| Tanner Lectures on Human Values | Salt Lake, UT | Education | $104,587 |
| Nature Conservancy of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Civic organization | $100,000 |
| Gifted Music School | Salt Lake City, UT | Arts | $10,000 |
| Northside Hospital Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | Civic organization | $7,500 |
| The Children's Center | West Valley City, UT | Civic organization | $5,000 |
| South Valley Economic Devel Foundation | Sandy, UT | Civic organization | $5,000 |
| Utah Coalition Against Pornography | Salt Lake City, UT | Civic organization | $5,000 |
| Somos Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,091,280 | 11 |
| 2024 | $3,316,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,075,200 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6125059
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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