Art Works for Kids is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $179K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$103K
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+4.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Art Works for Kids reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Art Works for Kids
Based on IRS filings
Art Works for Kids is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $179K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,648,061 | $4,229,274 | $4,658,259 |
| Revenue | $194,258 | $215,878 | $331,339 |
| Expenses | $337,175 | $334,256 | $546,277 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $307,351 | $206,837 | $510,248 |
| Net Investment Income | $179,191 | $199,678 | $519,915 |
| Distributable Amount | $215,207 | $209,585 | $250,851 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Utah ($20,000), Utah Valley University ($15,000), UT Festival Opera & Musical Theater ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Arts for Life Inititiave | $8,000 |
| Davis School District Bountiful, UT | Utah's History Music Program; Art Specialist | $9,147 |
| Granite School District Salt Lake City, UT | Arts learning program | $500 |
| Iron County School District Cedar City, UT | Intentional Creative Teaching programs | $5,000 |
| Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | Arts education in Iron County | $5,000 |
| University of UT - Musuem of Fine Arts Salt Lake City, UT | K12 School and Teacher Art Programs | $5,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Implementation and coordination of BTSALP programmatic initiatives | $20,000 |
| UT Festival Opera & Musical Theater Logan, UT | Opera by Children Program | $10,000 |
| UT Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | Film making education | $5,000 |
| Utah PTA Murray, UT | PTA Reflection Program | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Fenton | Director | 1 | — |
| James Sorenson | Director | 2 | — |
| Joseph Sorenson | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Cluff | Exec. Dir. | 30 | $44,566 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Art Works for Kids?
Art Works for Kids is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Art Works for Kids?
As of 2024, Art Works for Kids holds $4.6M in total assets with $194K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $103K in 2024.
Where does Art Works for Kids operate?
Art Works for Kids has awarded grants in Utah.
What size grants does Art Works for Kids award?
In 2024, Art Works for Kids awarded 13 grants totaling $103K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Art Works for Kids required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Art Works for Kids reported a distributable amount of $215K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Art Works for Kids's EIN?
Art Works for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5711103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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