Senkfor Family Foundation
Senkfor Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Park City, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Utah and Ohio.
Senkfor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Senkfor Family Foundation gave $78K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Ohio. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,822
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,289
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $3,222,026
- +153.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (14 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (38% 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 Senkfor 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: 3166 E Antler Court, Park City, UT 84098
Phone: (440) 725-5074
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Senkfor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio received 38% of grant dollars and Utah received 36%. California accounted for 12%, Virginia 6%, and Georgia 2%. Recipients included organizations in Beachwood and Cincinnati, Ohio; Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah; and Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Senkfor Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 34 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2021) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force Beachwood, OH | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association Beachwood, OH | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $7,500 |
| Jewish Free Loan Assocociation Los Angeles, CA | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $7,500 |
| National Ability Center Park City, UT | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $7,200 |
| Brian Injury Association Merrifield, VA | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $5,000 |
| Mandel JCC Beachwood, OH | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $5,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $5,000 |
| Arttix Salt Lake City, UT | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $3,030 |
| Bert's Big Adventure Cincinnati, OH | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $3,000 |
| Nuzzles Park City, UT | Assistance to Charity's Cause | $2,885 |
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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 | $3,222,026 | $2,047,260 | $93,569 | $77,822 | 34 | $81,265 | $44,881 | $148,280 |
| 2023 | $1,271,488 | $135,237 | $59,355 | $52,741 | 28 | $53,084 | $34,613 | $87,955 |
| 2022 | $1,180,732 | $161,007 | $55,531 | $48,213 | 24 | $49,017 | $48,430 | $82,461 |
| 2021 | $1,094,704 | $140,814 | $55,525 | $47,669 | 27 | $48,614 | $35,153 | $80,268 |
| 2020 | $999,581 | $31,150 | $57,426 | $51,156 | 30 | — | $26,139 | $68,668 |
| 2019 | $1,030,494 | $135,269 | $90,142 | $64,114 | 35 | — | $20,913 | $66,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Senkfor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K 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 went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the National Ability Center says it empowers people with disabilities through sport, recreation, and educational programs. Peace House says it works to end interpersonal violence and abuse through survivor support, safe housing, and prevention education. Other 2024 grantees include the Park City Community Foundation, Feeding San Diego, and Hawken School, whose stated missions include supporting the Park City community, connecting people facing hunger with meals, and preparing students to navigate a complex world, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $77,822. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $1,150. Among the largest were $10,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Force; $7,500 each to Hebrew Free Loan Association and Jewish Free Loan Association; $7,200 to the National Ability Center; and $5,000 each to the Brain Injury Association, Mandel JCC, and University of Utah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Senkfor as president and David Senkfor as vice president.
Senkfor Family Foundation is led by Steven Senkfor, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Senkfor
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Senkfor
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leonard Senkfor (2019–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Senkfor Family Foundation
How much does Senkfor Family Foundation give each year?
Senkfor Family Foundation gave $78K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 28 grants.
What is Senkfor Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Senkfor Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,150, and its average grant was $2,289, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Senkfor Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Senkfor Family Foundation give grants?
Senkfor Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (36%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Park City, UT (6 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants), Beachwood, OH (3 grants) and Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does Senkfor Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Senkfor Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Charity's Cause" (34 grants).
Who are Senkfor Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Senkfor Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($10,000), Hebrew Free Loan Association ($7,500) and Jewish Free Loan Assocociation ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Senkfor Family Foundation?
Senkfor Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Senkfor Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the National Ability Center says it empowers people with disabilities through sport, recreation, and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Senkfor 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 Senkfor Family Foundation's EIN?
Senkfor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1788305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Senkfor 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Senkfor Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/senkfor-family-foundation-morg_63cea191faea49efbc1038052eb465c9
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