THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO (I) CONTRIBUTE TO OR ENGAGE IN PROJECTS PROMOTING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, HEALTH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN CITIES, TOWNS, AND COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF UTAH, (II) IMPLEMENT AND PROVIDE LIFE-SKILLS, TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO RESIDENTS OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF UTAH, (III) PARTICIPATE WITH, CARRY OUT AND SUPPORT THE "MY HOMETOWN" INITIATIVE IN THE STATE OF UTAH, (IV) SUPPORT COMMUNITIES, LOCAL UTAH GOVERNMENTS AND THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WITH SERVICE INITIATIVES CONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING, AND (V) ENGAGE INOTHER CHARITABLE COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS IN THE STATE OF UTAH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$273K
+280.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$189K
+1473.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+293.4% YoY
About Cities Strong Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cities Strong Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $273K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $189K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $273,246 | $71,902 |
| Revenue | $564,727 | $115,000 |
| Expenses | $384,383 | $43,098 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Good Samaritan Foundation ($111,350), West Valley City ($50,000), Ogden City ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROVO FOUNDATION CO PROVO CITY PROVO, UT | LEADER IN ME CURRICULUM FOR FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $7,500 |
| WEST VALLEY CITY WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $50,000 |
| THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT | RENT AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $111,350 |
| OGDEN CITY OGDEN, UT | OGDEN CITIZENSHIP PATH GRANT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL ENGLAND | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| SCOTT SORENSEN | PRESIDENT, CEO | 1 | — |
| PAUL WERNER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TED HILL | VICE-PRESIDENT, TREASURER, CFO | 1 | — |
| KENT BOWMAN | VICE-PRESIDENT, COO (AS OF 2.29.24) | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ANDERSON | VICE CHAIRMAN (AS OF 8.22.24) | 1 | — |
| MARK DURHAM | VICE-PRESIDENT, CMO | 1 | — |
| NICOLE COTTLE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARLIN JENSEN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (UNTIL 7.11.24) | 1 | — |
| DAVID JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ANN MILNER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARK MORRIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| STEVE PETERSEN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (UNTIL 10.8.24) | 1 | — |
| ROBERT RENDON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (UNTIL 7.11.24) | 1 | — |
| JARED THEURER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ROBERT CAMPBELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 12.19.24) | 1 | — |
| SHALENE GEE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 2.29.24) | 1 | — |
| BRUCE JARDINE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 2.29.24) | 1 | — |
| ELI MADRIGAL PAREDES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 2.29.24) | 1 | — |
| NATHAN SAVAGE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 12.19.24) | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY TEITTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS (AS OF 2.29.24) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cities Strong Foundation?
Cities Strong Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $273K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cities Strong Foundation?
As of 2024, Cities Strong Foundation holds $273K in total assets with $565K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $189K in 2024.
Where does Cities Strong Foundation operate?
Cities Strong Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What size grants does Cities Strong Foundation award?
In 2024, Cities Strong Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $189K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cities Strong Foundation's EIN?
Cities Strong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2890829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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