JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation
The JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It reported 19 grants totaling $263,500 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Utah and other states.
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation gave $264K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Utah. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,500
- +68.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,868
- +95.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,216,373
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (50% 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 JoAnne L Shrontz Family 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: PO Box 45385, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0385
Phone: (801) 532-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance Charitable Foundation ($80K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 115 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: Utah 50%, Indiana 30%, New York 9%, Massachusetts 8%, and Wyoming 4%. The foundation is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 $157K (2023) to $264K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Financial Support | $80,000 |
| Ballet West Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $30,000 |
| University of Utah Utah Museum of Natural History Salt Lake City, UT | General financial support | $12,500 |
| The McGillis School Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $11,500 |
| Nature Conservancy of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $10,500 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $10,500 |
| The Trustees of Reservations Windsor, MA | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Uinta BOCES 1 Foundation Inc Evanston, WY | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Windsor School Inc Flushing, NY | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| University of Utah School of Music Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,216,373 | $570,329 | $352,774 | $263,500 | 19 | $267,678 | $507,233 | $229,679 |
| 2023 | $3,989,846 | $301,590 | $237,130 | $156,500 | 22 | $160,946 | $228,406 | $212,576 |
| 2022 | $3,924,481 | $73,393 | $310,447 | $232,500 | 28 | $250,187 | $83,199 | $223,148 |
| 2021 | $4,098,808 | $450,044 | $309,687 | $219,000 | 25 | $237,803 | $387,660 | $240,837 |
| 2020 | $3,975,451 | $64,625 | $284,316 | $190,000 | 21 | — | — | $210,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $230K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in arts and culture, education, conservation, food and gardening, and charitable and religious programming. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Ballet West says it inspires and empowers a broad community through exposure, training, and education in ballet. The McGillis School says it empowers children to become enthusiastic learners and ethical, active citizens. Wasatch Community Gardens describes its mission as empowering people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food. The Trustees of Reservations describes itself as a conservation and preservation nonprofit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $263,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Listed grant purposes were generally described as general financial support.
The largest grant was $80,000 to Renaissance Charitable Foundation in Indianapolis. The grantee describes itself as a public benefit corporation that conducts, supports, encourages, and assists religious, charitable, educational, and other programs. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Ballet West; $12,500 to the University of Utah Utah Museum of Natural History; $11,500 to The McGillis School; and $10,500 each to Nature Conservancy of Utah and Wasatch Community Gardens. Friends of Tracy Aviary received $10,000; it says its mission includes inspiring action to conserve birds and habitats in partnership with the community. Harlem Grown received $5,000 and describes its mission as inspiring youth through hands-on education and mentorship in urban farming, nutrition, and sustainability.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen E Rossi, Dr Erik C Erlingsson, Mathieu C Shrontz, and Charles H Livsey on the Advisory Committee.
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles H Livsey
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Ellen E Rossi
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Erik C Erlingsson
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Mathieu C Shrontz
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Clark P Giles (2020–2023) — Trustee & Advisory Committee
- Former: Herbert C Livsey (2020–2023) — Advisory Committee
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 $2K, to Ellen E Rossi (Advisory Committee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation
How much does JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation give each year?
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation gave $264K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $157K across 22 grants.
What is JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,868, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation give grants?
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (30%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (12 grants).
Does JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Renaissance Charitable Foundation ($80,000), Ballet West ($30,000) and University of Utah Utah Museum of Natural History ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation?
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in arts and culture, education, conservation, food and gardening, and charitable and religious programming. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JoAnne L Shrontz Family 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 JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's EIN?
JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8515544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JoAnne L Shrontz Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JoAnne L Shrontz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joanne-l-shrontz-family-foundation-morg_80fbe60ea5f447c09aeae64d6edb85fe
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