The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Family Found
The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Family Found is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $468K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $4K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$468K
-6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$102K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$51K
About The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Family Found
Based on IRS filings
The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Family Found is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $468K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $467,925 | $499,997 |
| Revenue | $73,434 | $500,000 |
| Expenses | $101,506 | $3 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $101,500 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,598 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $24,027 | $826 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEM GARDNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CAROLYN GARDNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KIMBERLY GARDNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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