GIV Communities
Giv exists to help blighted and transitional areas regrow via place. Its emphasis on comprehensive area planning, creative branding initiatives, and hands-in-the-dirt program facilitation serve as a type of connective tissue between city and citizen. We look to catalyze sustainable, vibrant, and lasting communities in the places, and for the people, that need it most.
GIV Communities at a glance
In short: GIV Communities gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $38,500
- Median grant
- $38,500
- Total assets
- $1,860,750
- +24.9% 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 GIV Communities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seager Memorial Clinic ($60K). Together the top 2 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $77K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $77K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seager Memorial Clinic Ogden, UT | Replace Roof | $60,000 |
| Utah Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Incarceration Study | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,860,750 | $1,140,352 | $953,834 | $77,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $1,490,022 | $744,339 | $572,868 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $580,952 | $802,177 | $471,443 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $248,840 | $534,926 | $629,855 | $2,500 | Total only | $-93,591 |
| 2020 | $428,493 | $317,002 | $735,517 | $7,000 | Total only | $90 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About GIV Communities
Based on IRS filings
GIV Communities is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GIV Communities is led by Chris Parker, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Parker
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Jensen
Project Manager
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $196K (2024)
Liza Hart
Project Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Ivan Carroll
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerrie Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Goldsmith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Diven
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christian Graf (2023) — Project Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $196K, to Melissa Jensen (Project Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GIV Communities
How much does GIV Communities give each year?
GIV Communities gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is GIV Communities?
GIV Communities reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is GIV Communities?
GIV Communities is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does GIV Communities operate?
GIV Communities has awarded grants in Utah.
What is GIV Communities's EIN?
GIV Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1652183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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