Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation
The Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Midvale, Utah. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including for scholarships, education, health-related work, and other purposes stated on individual grants.
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation gave $19.6M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $699K), mostly in Florida. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,575,100
- +6297.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $699,111
- +5840.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $232,539
- -96.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 West Legacy Center Way, Midvale, UT 84047
Phone: (801) 944-6600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dechomai Asset Trust ($19.1M). Together the top 10 received $19.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 114 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in Utah. The filing also lists grantees in Illinois, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2.7M; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 8942% 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 $31K (2020) to $19.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $19.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dechomai Asset Trust Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $19,116,000 |
| Utah Valley University Orem, UT | Woodbury School of Business Hope Scholars Savage Family Legacy Scholarship Fund | $200,000 |
| Other Side Academy Salt Lake Cty, UT | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati Chicago, IL | Utah Chapter | $20,000 |
| Timpview High Provo, UT | To support the Timpview boys basketball plan to build a boys and girls basketball locker room and to purchase two televisions used for displaying ads in the Thunderdome. | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Timpview High Provo, UT | General & Unrestricted | $13,100 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Savage Family Legacy Scholarship Fund | $12,500 |
| Alpine School District Foundation American Fork, UT | Emotional Support FUnd | $10,000 |
| Cities Strong Foundation Salt Lake Cty, UT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2024 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $19,575,100. It stated that this amount was at least 25% of its net assets of $9,440,943 at the beginning of the 2024 tax year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,539 | $460,831 | $19,599,235 | $19,575,100 | 28 | $19,592,867 | $460,801 | $305,401 |
| 2023 | $6,980,943 | $363,877 | $324,312 | $306,000 | 26 | $319,112 | $363,868 | $461,390 |
| 2022 | $6,941,378 | $363,469 | $554,742 | $536,000 | 37 | $547,142 | $363,466 | $405,040 |
| 2021 | $406,651 | $635,639 | $232,828 | $216,500 | 12 | $227,728 | $635,639 | $2,819 |
| 2020 | $3,839 | $20,003 | $32,786 | $30,550 | 11 | — | $3 | $775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $305K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships and educational institutions, health-related organizations, and organizations serving community needs.
Among its grantees, DECHOMAI ASSET TRUST describes itself as a supporting organization that receives, manages, and liquidates noncash contributions to donor-advised funds benefiting Dechomai Foundation and its charitable purposes. Friends of the Coalition says it provides services to homeless and low-income populations, including meals, shelter, rental aid, work training, and dental services. UNICEF USA describes its mission as advancing UNICEF’s work for children through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $19,575,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $19,116,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $19,116,000 to DECHOMAI ASSET TRUST for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Utah Valley University for the Woodbury School of Business Hope Scholars Savage Family Legacy Scholarship Fund and $30,000 to Other Side Academy for general and unrestricted purposes. The foundation also awarded $20,000 to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association for its Utah Chapter and $20,000 to Timpview High for a basketball locker room project and televisions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa Ann Layton, Malinda Savage Melville, Anna R Savage, Greggory James Savage, and Emilee Jayne Savage Wright as trustees. Greggory James Savage is also listed as president and trustee; Nathan N Savage is listed as secretary, treasurer, and trustee.
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation is led by Greggory James Savage, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greggory James Savage
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emilee Jayne Savage Wright
Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malinda Savage Melville
Trustee
President & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Ann Layton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan N Savage
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna R Savage
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anna Savage Benedict (2020) — Trustee
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 Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation
How much does Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation give each year?
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation gave $19.6M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $306K across 26 grants.
What is Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $699,111, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation that year got $2.7M on average.
Where does Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation give grants?
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orem, UT (5 grants), Provo, UT (4 grants) and Salt Lake Cty, UT (2 grants).
Does Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dechomai Asset Trust ($19,116,000), Utah Valley University ($224,500 across 4 grants) and Timpview High ($33,100 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation?
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $305K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships and educational institutions, health-related organizations, and organizations serving community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation's EIN?
Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0651828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Neal and Sherrie Savage 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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