Tanner Charitable Trust
The Tanner Charitable Trust is a private foundation incorporated in 1965 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The trust operates as a company-sponsored foundation with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
-18.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+59.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$184K
+50.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in the following areas:
- Food banks
- Performing arts
- Education
- Cancer
- Conservation
- Human services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
of $553 and a median grant amount documented across 3,292 total grants in the previous year.
Average Grant
of $553 and a median grant amount documented across 3,292 total grants in the previous year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Tanner Charitable Trust provides funding to projects across multiple U.S. states, including:
- Utah
- California
- Connecticut
- Michigan
- New York
- Virginia
Notable cities funded include Salt Lake City, New York, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6.1 million |
| Total Annual Giving | $2.1 million |
| Annual Expenses | $2.08 million |
| Annual Revenue | $2.89 million |
The trust has experienced a 2.6% increase in assets from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,995,727 | $6,097,409 | $5,288,900 |
| Revenue | $2,227,902 | $2,892,342 | $2,614,218 |
| Expenses | $3,329,585 | $2,083,832 | $2,416,394 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,316,500 | $2,075,200 | $2,410,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $214,817 | $183,710 | $107,824 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Stanford University ($1,000,000), Utah Symphony and Opera ($500,000), University of Utah ($450,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 90&9 MIDVALE, UT | ARTS | $5,000 |
| ONE REFUGEE SALT LAKE CITY, UT | CIVIC ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY STANFORD, CA | EDUCATION | $1,000,000 |
| SUCCESS IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION SALT LAKE CITY, UT | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| THE CHILDREN'S CENTER WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | CIVIC ORGANIZATION | $375,000 |
| TOOELE TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION TOOELE, UT | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT | EDUCATION | $450,000 |
| UPWARDLY GLOBAL SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CIVIC ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LOGAN, UT | EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| UTAH SYMPHONY AND OPERA SALT LAKE CITY, UT | ARTS | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by a board of trustees who serve without compensation:
- Stephen T. Irish – Chair
- David A. Petersen – Trustee
- Scott D. Sperry – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN T IRISH | CHAIR/ TRUST | — | — |
| SCOTT D SPERRY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tanner Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved in the following areas: • Food banks • Performing arts • Education • Cancer • Conservation • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Tanner Charitable Trust?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $1,000,000 **Recent Activity:** The trust distributed approximately $3.3 million in grants in its most recent fiscal year, with an average grant size of $553 and a median grant amount documented across 3,292 total grants in the previous year. **Application Status:** The trust is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Where does Tanner Charitable Trust make grants?
The Tanner Charitable Trust provides funding to projects across multiple U.S. states, including: • Utah • California • Connecticut • Michigan • New York • Virginia Notable cities funded include Salt Lake City, New York, and San Francisco.
What size grants does Tanner Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Tanner Charitable Trust awarded 18 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $184K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tanner Charitable Trust's EIN?
Tanner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6125059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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