Our Story Foundation
Our Story Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6K.
Our Story Foundation at a glance
In short: Our Story Foundation gave $6K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,411
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $1,069
- Median grant
- $606
- Total assets
- $120,477
- 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 September 2026.
Who Our Story Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VOA Youth Homelessness ($2K). Together the top 6 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Our Story Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $8K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VOA Youth Homelessness Salt Lake City, UT | LGBTQ Support and Education | $2,100 |
| The Out Foundation Provo, UT | LGBTQ Education and Support | $2,000 |
| Equity Utah Syracuse, UT | LGBTQ Support and Education | $611 |
| PBS Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Education Childrens Programming | $600 |
| KUER NPR Eccles Broadcast Center Salt Lake City, UT | Public Education | $600 |
| Ruff Haven Chrisis Sheltering Salt Lake City, UT | General Public Support - Humanitarian Aid | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,477 | — | $6,431 | $6,411 | 6 | $6,411 |
| 2022 | $133,566 | — | $8,934 | $7,200 | 8 | $8,934 |
| 2021 | — | $150,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Our Story Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Beene
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Pulsipher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex K Bowman Director
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alex K Bowman (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Our Story Foundation
How much does Our Story Foundation give each year?
Our Story Foundation gave $6K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Our Story Foundation's typical grant size?
Our Story Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $606, and its average grant was $1,069, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Our Story Foundation give grants?
Our Story Foundation 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 Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants).
Does Our Story Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Our Story Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Our Story Foundation's largest grantees?
Our Story Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include VOA Youth Homelessness ($2,100), The Out Foundation ($2,000) and Equity Utah ($611), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Our Story Foundation?
Our Story Foundation reported $120K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Our Story Foundation?
Our Story Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $120K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Our Story Foundation's EIN?
Our Story Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3708800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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