Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation
The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $1,317,000, all to recipients in Utah, for purposes including arts learning, concerts, scholarships, preschool services, and community programs.
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation at a glance
In short: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Utah. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,317,000
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,714
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $28,494,970
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6330 S 3000 E 630, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 490-1013
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah ($332K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 85 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT | Arts learning impact measurement research | $200,000 |
| Utah State Board of Education Salt Lake City, UT | Arts learning program; K-6 integrated | $175,000 |
| Utah Chamber Artists Sandy, UT | Concert series | $115,000 |
| American Indian Services Cottonwood Heights, UT | AIS scholarship program | $100,000 |
| United Way of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Expanding school readiness programs and direct preschool services | $100,000 |
| Ballet West Salt Lake City, UT | Youth Arts Education and Community Outreach Program | $75,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Educational pathways partnership and access to social work | $67,000 |
| 4th Street Clinic Salt Lake City, UT | Vaccinations for underserved populations | $50,000 |
| Spy Hop Productions Salt Lake City, UT | Arts education and mentoring | $50,000 |
| The Policy Project Salt Lake City, UT | Increasing access to period products, students with basic needs, and child safety | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,494,970 | $1,360,464 | $1,488,813 | $1,317,000 | 21 | $1,348,140 | $1,489,553 | $1,162,452 |
| 2023 | $27,333,014 | $554,452 | $1,560,209 | $1,420,000 | 18 | $1,436,712 | $548,948 | $1,356,124 |
| 2022 | $25,703,624 | $2,160,177 | $1,753,724 | $1,559,500 | 20 | $1,584,395 | $2,038,228 | $1,428,104 |
| 2021 | $31,852,127 | $2,532,175 | $1,835,635 | $1,613,295 | 15 | $1,643,202 | $2,450,035 | $1,569,861 |
| 2020 | $29,662,523 | $1,641,221 | $1,465,246 | $1,282,000 | 11 | — | $1,407,460 | $1,656,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts learning and education, performing arts, scholarships, school readiness, health services, and basic needs.
Grantee organizations describe a range of work represented among the foundation’s recipients. Utah Chamber Artists says it presents concerts in Salt Lake City. Ballet West says it inspires and empowers communities through ballet exposure, training, and education. Spy Hop Productions says it mentors young people in digital media arts. American Indian Services says it provides preparatory programs for youth and financial assistance for people pursuing college degrees. The Policy Project says it works to remove barriers to opportunity through solution-based policy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $1,317,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among its 2024 grants, the foundation awarded $200,000 to the University of Utah for arts learning impact measurement research and $175,000 to the Utah State Board of Education for an integrated K–6 arts learning program. Other grants included $115,000 to Utah Chamber Artists for a concert series; $100,000 each to American Indian Services for its scholarship program and United Way of Utah for school readiness and direct preschool services; and $75,000 to Ballet West for youth arts education and community outreach. The foundation also awarded $50,000 each to Spy Hop Productions for arts education and mentoring, The Policy Project for work involving access to period products, student basic needs, and child safety, Utah Food Bank for general support, and 4th Street Clinic for vaccinations for underserved populations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Lee Sorenson, Joan Fenton, and Joseph Sorenson as directors.
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Lee Sorenson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Fenton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Sorenson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation
How much does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation give each year?
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 18 grants.
What is Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's typical grant size?
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $62,714, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation give grants?
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (15 grants).
Does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's largest grantees?
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Utah ($332,000 across 4 grants), Utah State Board of Education ($175,000) and Utah Chamber Artists ($115,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation?
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation reported $28.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts learning and education, performing arts, scholarships, school readiness, health services, and basic needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's EIN?
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3784084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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