Make It Happen Foundation
Make It Happen Foundation is a private foundation based in Sandy, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grants for hospital supplies and support, school fees, humanitarian aid, student housing and supplies, museum donations, and individual medical and legal assistance.
Make It Happen Foundation at a glance
In short: Make It Happen Foundation gave $200K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Utah. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,300
- -39.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,907
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,749
- -82.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (19% 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 Make It Happen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2857 Willow Creek Drive, Sandy, UT 84093-2048
Phone: (801) 566-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Make It Happen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rheemah Hospital ($86K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($614), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 154 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in a state not specified in the available breakdown. Other reported shares were Utah (19%), California (9%), Idaho (3%), and Connecticut (3%). Listed grants also included recipients in Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Make It Happen Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $131K (2020) to $351K (2021). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rheemah Hospital | Supplies and Support for Hospital | $86,300 |
| St Elizabeth Academy | School Fees for Needy Students | $31,900 |
| Today's the Day Foundation Sandy, UT | General Donation | $21,000 |
| Steven R Grecco Irvine, CA | Legal Services for Needy Individual | $14,239 |
| Orange Couch Foundation Sandy, UT | Humanitarian Aid | $11,000 |
| Taifa Sacco Society | School Fees for Needy Students | $6,680 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | Housing/Supplies for Needy Students | $6,078 |
| Moca Westport Westport, CT | Museum Donation | $5,517 |
| Midvale Family Dentistry Midvale, UT | Dental Work for a Needy Individual | $3,505 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts Washington, DC | Museum Donation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,749 | $159,000 | $201,260 | $200,300 | 29 | $201,260 | $1,799 |
| 2023 | $51,009 | $300,000 | $332,064 | $330,729 | 34 | $332,064 | $6,653 |
| 2022 | $83,073 | $250,000 | $251,839 | $250,114 | 39 | $251,839 | $2,753 |
| 2021 | $84,912 | $202,840 | $351,849 | $351,009 | 28 | $351,009 | $7,061 |
| 2020 | $233,921 | $310,000 | $131,933 | $131,473 | 24 | — | $115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Make It Happen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for charitable organizations and individuals in areas including education, humanitarian aid, health care, and the arts.
Among its 2024 grantees, the National Museum of Women in the Arts says its mission is to collect, conserve, and elevate women artists’ achievements and educate the public about them. Kenya Keys says it provides educational sponsorship, support, and resources to empower disadvantaged students in rural Kenya.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $200,300. Grants ranged from $100 to $86,300, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $86,300 to Rheemah Hospital for supplies and support, $31,900 to St Elizabeth Academy for school fees for needy students, $21,000 to Today’s the Day Foundation as a general donation, and $11,000 to Orange Couch Foundation for humanitarian aid. The National Museum of Women in the Arts received $2,000, and Kenya Keys received $900.
The foundation made 34 grants totaling $330,729 in 2023 and 39 grants totaling $250,114 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists six trustees: Elaine E. Turley, Derek J. Turley, Kathryn T. Sonne, Harold E. Turley III, Kalei T. Wyatt, and Susan Steiner.
Make It Happen Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Derek J. Turley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine E. Turley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold E. Turley III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kalei T. Wyatt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn T. Sonne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Steiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Make It Happen Foundation
How much does Make It Happen Foundation give each year?
Make It Happen Foundation gave $200K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $331K across 34 grants.
What is Make It Happen Foundation's typical grant size?
Make It Happen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,907, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Make It Happen Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Make It Happen Foundation give grants?
Make It Happen Foundation's top state is Utah, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sandy, UT (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Make It Happen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Make It Happen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "School Fees for Needy Students" (4 grants) and "Medical Assistance for the Needy" (3 grants).
Who are Make It Happen Foundation's largest grantees?
Make It Happen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rheemah Hospital ($86,300), St Elizabeth Academy ($31,900) and Today's the Day Foundation ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($614), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Make It Happen Foundation?
Make It Happen Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Make It Happen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for charitable organizations and individuals in areas including education, humanitarian aid, health care, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Make It Happen Foundation?
The foundation 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 Make It Happen Foundation's EIN?
Make It Happen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2008261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Make It Happen 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Make It Happen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/make-it-happen-foundation-morg_e8d61d7df8d04989bf946069b969837c
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