Cities Strong Foundation
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.
Cities Strong Foundation at a glance
In short: Cities Strong Foundation gave $189K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $188,850
- +1473.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,213
- +293.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $273,246
- +280.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cities Strong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Good Samaritan Foundation ($111K). Together the top 4 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $189K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Good Samaritan Foundation Cottonwood Heights, UT | Rent and Legal Assistance | $111,350 |
| West Valley City West Valley City, UT | Equipment Purchase | $50,000 |
| Ogden City Ogden, UT | Ogden Citizenship Path Grant | $20,000 |
| Provo Foundation Co Provo City Provo, UT | Leader in Me Curriculum for Franklin Elementary School | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $273,246 | $564,727 | $384,383 | $188,850 | 4 |
| 2023 | $71,902 | $115,000 | $43,098 | $12,000 | 1 |
About Cities Strong Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cities Strong Foundation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cities Strong Foundation is led by Scott Sorensen, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 21 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Sorensen
President & CEO
Board of Directors President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel England
Board Chairman
Board of Directors Chairman → Board Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Milner
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Johnson
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Theurer
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Durham
Vice President & CMO
Board of Directors → Vice President & CMO, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Morris
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlin Jensen
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Cottle
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Werner
Secretary
Board of Directors & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rendon
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Petersen
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Hill
Vice President, Treasurer & CFO
Board of Directors & Treasurer → Vice President, Treasurer & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Jardine
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli Madrigal Paredes
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Bowman
Vice President & COO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Teitter
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Savage
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Campbell
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Anderson
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shalene Gee
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Cities Strong Foundation
How much does Cities Strong Foundation give each year?
Cities Strong Foundation gave $189K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
What is Cities Strong Foundation's typical grant size?
Cities Strong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $47,213, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cities Strong Foundation give grants?
Cities Strong Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Cities Strong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Cities Strong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Cities Strong Foundation?
Cities Strong Foundation reported $273K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $565K.
What is Cities Strong Foundation?
Cities Strong Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $273K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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