Smartgo Foundation
Smartgo Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education and scholarships, healthcare access, food and community support, and environmental protection.
Smartgo Foundation at a glance
In short: Smartgo Foundation gave $158K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Utah. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,000
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,448
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,470,523
- +20.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (86% 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 Smartgo Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3021 Chaucer Place, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-2503
Phone: (801) 815-9262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smartgo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madeleine Choir School ($45K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. Other recipient-state shares were Washington (6%), New York (4%), California (1%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Smartgo Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of 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 $108K (2020) to $158K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madeleine Choir School Salt Lake City, UT | Capital Campaign and Scholarship Support | $45,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Healthcare Access | $20,000 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens Salt Lake City, UT | Community Garden Support | $15,000 |
| Camp Nor'wester Roche Harbor, WA | Scholarship Support | $10,000 |
| Judge Memorial School Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarship Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Great Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | Environmental Protection | $8,000 |
| Utah Food Bank Salt Lake City, UT | Community Support | $7,000 |
| American Go Foundation New York, NY | General Program Support | $6,000 |
| Kuer FM 90 - Public Radio Co University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Community Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $3,470,523 | $115,526 | $278,459 | $158,000 | 29 | $214,384 | $63,974 | $172,315 |
| 2023 | $2,875,204 | $128,683 | $257,681 | $142,000 | 28 | $194,072 | $74,329 | $163,592 |
| 2022 | $3,004,203 | $111,920 | $257,187 | $140,000 | 28 | $192,072 | $55,224 | $172,639 |
| 2021 | $3,149,470 | $252,604 | $240,613 | $157,000 | 28 | $183,236 | $197,683 | $189,131 |
| 2020 | $3,137,479 | $128,949 | $184,892 | $107,600 | 23 | — | $80,145 | $171,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smartgo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Association of Utah says its mission is to empower Utahns to make informed choices about sexual health and ensure access to healthcare and education. Wasatch Community Gardens says it aims to empower people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food. Friends of Great Salt Lake says it works to preserve and protect the lake ecosystem and increase public awareness and appreciation through education, research, advocacy, and the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $158,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $2,000. Among its largest grants were $45,000 to Madeleine Choir School for a capital campaign and scholarship support, $20,000 to Planned Parenthood Association of Utah for healthcare access, $15,000 to Wasatch Community Gardens for community garden support, and $10,000 each to Camp Nor’wester and Judge Memorial School for scholarship support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sara A Rich as president and Anders Kierulf as vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Bjorn Kierulf is listed as a director.
Smartgo Foundation is led by Sara A. Rich, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara A. Rich
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Bjorn Kierulf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $500 (2024)
Anders Kierulf
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $30K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Sara a Rich (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Smartgo Foundation
How much does Smartgo Foundation give each year?
Smartgo Foundation gave $158K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 28 grants.
What is Smartgo Foundation's typical grant size?
Smartgo Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,448, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Smartgo Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Smartgo Foundation give grants?
Smartgo Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (19 grants).
Does Smartgo Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Smartgo Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (18 grants), "Scholarship Support" (3 grants) and "Environmental Protection" (3 grants).
Who are Smartgo Foundation's largest grantees?
Smartgo Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Madeleine Choir School ($45,000), Planned Parenthood Association of Utah ($20,000) and Wasatch Community Gardens ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smartgo Foundation?
Smartgo Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smartgo Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smartgo Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Smartgo Foundation's EIN?
Smartgo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5290408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Smartgo 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Smartgo Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/smartgo-foundation-morg_053f4b4f3d644a1f8c746cc069b57c17
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