The Alvin Malstrom Foundation
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $388K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $416K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alvin Malstrom Foundation gave $416K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $416,211
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,246
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $388,331
- -24.8% vs 2023
- 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 The Alvin Malstrom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Intermountain Foundation ($250K). Together the top 7 received $378K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($38,644), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 34 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alvin Malstrom Foundation gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2021) to $542K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $416K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Medical Care for Children | $250,000 |
| Sandy Museum Foundation Sandy, UT | Education & Historical Preservation | $101,567 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $38,644 |
| The Canyon School District Sandy, UT | Education | $10,000 |
| Dimple Dell Preservaton Sandy, UT | Historical Preservation | $5,000 |
| Just for Kids of Utah Lehi, UT | Education Inclusive Sports Programs | $5,000 |
| Home Aid Utah Sandy, UT | Aid for Homeless | $5,000 |
| Rancho Cucamonga High School Racho Cucamonga, CA | Support Athletics | $1,000 |
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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 | $388,331 | $291,111 | $418,909 | $416,211 | 9 | $416,211 | $16,111 | $22,609 |
| 2023 | $516,129 | $416,723 | $459,525 | $456,500 | 10 | $456,500 | $16,723 | $25,058 |
| 2022 | $558,931 | $353,381 | $544,400 | $542,000 | 7 | $542,000 | $3,381 | $28,672 |
| 2021 | $749,954 | $450,220 | $214,400 | $212,000 | 2 | $212,000 | $220 | $21,739 |
| 2020 | $514,133 | $300,647 | $272,900 | $270,000 | 6 | — | $647 | $5,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alvin Malstrom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation is led by Steven B. White, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven B. White
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan L. Sorensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Alvin Malstrom Foundation
How much does The Alvin Malstrom Foundation give each year?
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation gave $416K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $457K across 10 grants.
What is The Alvin Malstrom Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $46,246, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alvin Malstrom Foundation give grants?
The Alvin Malstrom 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 Sandy, UT (4 grants).
Does The Alvin Malstrom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Alvin Malstrom Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Alvin Malstrom Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Intermountain Foundation ($250,000), Sandy Museum Foundation ($101,567) and The Canyon School District ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($38,644), which are not listed by name. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alvin Malstrom Foundation?
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation reported $388K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $416K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Alvin Malstrom Foundation's EIN?
The Alvin Malstrom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0471168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Alvin Malstrom Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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