The Self-Reliance Charity
The Self-Reliance Charity is a private foundation based in West Valley City, Utah. Established in 2001, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on grantmaking within its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
+40.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$314K
-28.7% YoY
Grant Count
21
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-38.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
While specific subject areas of focus are not formally documented, the organization's name suggests an emphasis on promoting self-reliance and independence within the communities it serves.
Grantmaking
The Self-Reliance Charity made 25 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
is approximately $24,000.
Average Grant
is approximately $24,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization directs its funding efforts primarily within Utah and Idaho, supporting various communities including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Park City.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year ending December 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,961,911
- Total Revenue: $2,765,477
- Total Expenses: $448,415
- Total Awarded This Year: $440,000
- Number of Employees: 0
The organization also received support from the Center for Genomic Interpretation in the amount of $30,000 (2019).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,969,135 | $4,961,911 | $3,124,959 |
| Revenue | $-432,202 | $2,765,477 | $15,654 |
| Expenses | $337,852 | $448,415 | $455,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $335,102 | $445,215 | $447,828 |
| Net Investment Income | $140,200 | $35,996 | $1,929 |
| Distributable Amount | $235,910 | $133,721 | $161,350 |
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
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization is supported by McKay Taylor Amy.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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