Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner is a private foundation based in South Salt Lake, Utah. It reports providing funding through local charities and directly to assist people in poverty.
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner at a glance
In short: Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner gave $527K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $527,224
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,181
- +58.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,606
- Total assets
- $5,627,184
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner
- How to Apply
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Request forms and materials from an individual recipient
- Contact
Application contact: Kortney Gong
Mailing address: 2250 S West Temple, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Phone: (801) 232-8792
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rising Star Outreach Inc ($166K). Together the top 10 received $440K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($54,721), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 78 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner gives
- In 2023 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2023) to $527K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $527K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star Outreach Inc South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $166,000 |
| Warriors Rest South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to help first responders heal. | $50,000 |
| The Good Samaritan South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $50,000 |
| One Refugee South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $50,000 |
| Social Medicine International South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $45,000 |
| Disability Law Center South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $33,000 |
| Haylee's Hope South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $13,020 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $12,500 |
| Highland High School South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $11,866 |
| Frontier Plumbing and Heating South Salt Lake, UT | For assistance to indigent families. | $8,780 |
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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 | $5,627,184 | $958,933 | $724,906 | $527,224 | 40 | $586,461 | $565,488 | — |
| 2023 | $5,393,157 | $715,087 | $357,899 | $316,239 | 38 | $357,239 | $524,417 | $239,297 |
| 2022 | $5,035,969 | $5,035,969 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide funding through local charities as well as directly to assist the poor. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Its grants supported varied work. Rising Star Outreach describes its mission as helping individuals and families overcome the stigma associated with leprosy through education, medical care, and community development. Social Medicine International says it brings mobile healthcare to vulnerable and marginalized people. The Disability Law Center describes its work as enforcing and strengthening laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities in Utah. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $527,224. Grant amounts ranged from $216 to $166,000, with a median of $3,606. Its largest reported grants included $166,000 to Rising Star Outreach Inc, $50,000 each to Warriors Rest, The Good Samaritan, and One Refugee, and $45,000 to Social Medicine International. It also gave $33,000 to the Disability Law Center and $5,000 to And Justice for All.
The foundation states that application forms and materials are available upon request. There are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan S Gardner as president, Alisa G Gardner as secretary, Kortney Gong as director, and Wendy Gamette as controller.
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner is led by Jonathan S. Gardner, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan S. Gardner
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kortney Gong
Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$41K (2024)
Alisa G. Gardner
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Gamette
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $41K, to Kortney Gong (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner
How much does Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner give each year?
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner gave $527K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $316K across 38 grants.
What is Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner's typical grant size?
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner's median grant in 2024 was $3,606, and its average grant was $13,181, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner give grants?
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Salt Lake, UT (19 grants).
Does Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For assistance to indigent families." (37 grants).
Who are Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner's largest grantees?
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner's largest 2024 grantees include Rising Star Outreach Inc ($166,000), Warriors Rest ($50,000) and The Good Samaritan ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($54,721), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner?
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $959K.
What does Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide funding through local charities as well as directly to assist the poor. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner?
Request forms and materials from an individual recipient. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner's EIN?
Jonathan S and Alisa G Gardner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1254765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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