Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation
The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Established in 1995 by Beverley Taylor Sorenson, the foundation supports arts education and integrated arts learning initiatives. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since November 2013.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.5M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-7.3% YoY
Grant Count
21
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
-20.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's work is rooted in Beverley Taylor Sorenson's integrated arts teaching model, which emphasizes collaborative teaching and planning between classroom teachers and arts teachers. Primary funding areas include:
- Arts education and arts integration in schools
- Professional development for teachers in arts education
- School funding for arts education
- Utah juvenile justice programs
- Student matinee programs
- School of music concert series
- Rural Utah art education outreach
Grantmaking
Grants typically range between $5,000 and $25,000, though recent grants have reached up to $200,000. The foundation has distributed millions of dollars over nearly two decades to schools, districts, arts organizations, and universities for professional development and specialist support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Utah, with particular emphasis on rural Utah art education outreach.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $28,494,970
- Total Revenues: $1,360,464
- Total Expenses: $1,488,813
- Investment Income and Dividends: $547,029
- Total Giving: $1,317,000
- Number of Employees: 0
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $27.3 Million
- Total Revenues: $554,000
- Total Expenses: $1.56 Million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,494,970 | $27,333,014 | $25,703,624 |
| Revenue | $1,360,464 | $554,452 | $2,160,177 |
| Expenses | $1,488,813 | $1,560,209 | $1,753,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,348,140 | $1,436,712 | $1,584,395 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,489,553 | $548,948 | $2,038,228 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,162,452 | $1,356,124 | $1,428,104 |
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
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Beverley Taylor Sorenson (1924–2013), Founder
Beverley Taylor Sorenson was an education philanthropist who developed an integrated arts teaching model beginning in 1995 through collaboration with arts education professionals, state organizations, and higher education institutions throughout Utah. In 2008, the Utah State Legislature adopted her model and named it the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program in her honor. She remained actively involved in advocating for arts education funding until her death at age 89.
James Lee Sorenson
A world-renowned entrepreneur, leader, and innovator, James Lee Sorenson has built successful companies across technology, life sciences, real estate, and investment sectors. He has helped establish impactful programs that improve lives and build regional communities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Sorenson | Director | 1 | — |
| Joan Fenton | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Sorenson | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to support arts education excellence in Utah. In 2025, nine Utah educators received the Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education, recognizing outstanding contributions to arts education in the state.
Nine Utah educators to receive the 2025 Sorenson Legacy Awards for ExcellenceSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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