Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
The Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Utah that supports charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary, and scientific endeavors. Its filing lists Midvale, Utah, while its website describes the foundation as based in Salt Lake City.
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Utah. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,244,000
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,379
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $92,396,091
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (80% 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 Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications may be submitted online or requested in person; new inquiries should be made before completing an application. Applications are screened for charter fit and 501(c)(3) standing, and may then be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the board.
- Review Cycle
- The first day of the month prior to a calendar quarter.
- Deadline
- The first day of the month prior to a calendar quarter.
- Contact
Application contact: Joan Tim Fenton Family Foundation
Mailing address: 4567 S Holladay Blvd, Holladay, UT 84117
Phone: (801) 478-0279
Website: https://joanandtimfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
Who Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aerial Recovery ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 187 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses on Utah. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 13% to Tennessee, 4% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.2M (2024) to $4.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Recovery Nashville, TN | General Support | $300,000 |
| Saprea (Younique) Lehi, UT | General Support | $250,000 |
| U of U - Eccles School of Business Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $250,000 |
| Atlantis USA Foundation Sandy, UT | General Support | $250,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $215,000 |
| Charity Vision International Provo, UT | General Support | $200,000 |
| Utah Autism Academy Orem, UT | General Supportgeneral Support | $100,000 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation Washington DC, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| U of U - Moran Eye Center Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $100,000 |
| Summit Journeys Inc Holladay, UT | General Support | $98,000 |
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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 | $92,396,091 | $7,980,523 | $3,210,323 | $2,244,000 | 29 | $2,893,262 | $7,232,376 | $4,756,111 |
| 2023 | $84,002,602 | $2,967,366 | $3,806,042 | $2,971,010 | 49 | $3,538,513 | $2,833,727 | $4,300,652 |
| 2022 | $78,627,623 | $3,736,034 | $19,278,874 | $3,861,770 | 48 | $5,006,804 | $3,652,485 | $4,090,954 |
| 2021 | $94,185,903 | $10,902,498 | $3,518,435 | $2,821,922 | 32 | $3,105,388 | $7,384,078 | $4,500,088 |
| 2020 | $86,800,960 | $13,191,312 | $4,555,393 | $4,008,805 | 29 | — | $2,772,912 | $3,893,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it was created to improve the lives of others and the world in which we live. Its stated interests include quality of life, especially for families and children; assistance to disenfranchised people; medical research and technology; the arts; community development, housing, education, and job training; public safety and youth alternatives to crime; environmental protection; science, culture, and recreation; intergroup understanding; higher education; and advancing the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as veteran support, health, education, youth well-being, and the arts. For example, Aerial Recovery describes its mission as saving lives through humanitarian work by veterans and first responders. Utah Autism Academy says it provides individualized services for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Ballet West says it inspires and empowers communities through ballet exposure, training, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $2,244,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $300,000 to Aerial Recovery, $250,000 each to SAPREA (Younique), the University of Utah Eccles School of Business, and Atlantis USA Foundation, and $215,000 to Intermountain Healthcare Foundation. Other notable awards were $200,000 to Charity Vision International and $100,000 each to Utah Autism Academy, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, and the University of Utah Moran Eye Center. The stated purpose for these listed grants was general support.
The foundation also reported direct charitable activity as an investment in the Fenton Founders Fund, which provides program-related investments with the University of Utah.
Applications may be submitted online or applicants may request a copy of the grant application in person. The foundation says applications are screened for consistency with its charter and the applicant’s good standing under 501(c)(3) requirements. After screening, applications may be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the board. The board reviews applications quarterly, and applications must comply with the foundation’s policies and procedures. New inquiries should be made before completing an application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan Fenton as director and president and Tim Fenton as director and vice president. Other directors listed are Melissa Fenton Hiller, Emily Gustafson, Adam Fenton, Ann Marie Durrant, Mark Fenton, Matthew Fenton, and Michael Fenton.
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation is led by Joan Fenton, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Fenton
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Adam Fenton
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Ann Marie Durrant
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Emily Gustafson
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Mark Fenton
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Matthew Fenton
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Melissa Fenton Hiller
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Michael Fenton
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Tim Fenton
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
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 $33K, to Joan Fenton (Director/President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
How much does Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation give each year?
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 49 grants.
What is Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $77,379, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation that year got $88K on average.
Where does Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation give grants?
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (17 grants).
Does Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aerial Recovery ($300,000), Saprea (Younique) ($250,000) and U of U - Eccles School of Business ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation?
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation reported $92.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it was created to improve the lives of others and the world in which we live. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation's EIN?
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1409665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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