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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Self-Reliance Charity reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Johnson Sharie ($100,000), The Road Home ($50,000), Utah Food Bank ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Utah Food Sharing RICHFIELD, UT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| Choice Humanitarian DRAPER, UT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,050 |
| Christian Center of Park City PARK CITY, UT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| Crystal Cazier WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | INDIGENT CARE | $1,500 |
| Diana Vega WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | INDIGENT CARE | $2,032 |
| Johnson Sharie WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | INDIGENT CARE | $100,000 |
| Josh Vesslee Foundation PROVO, UT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| Kaela Hansen WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | INDIGENT CARE | $5,300 |
| Kyler Pace WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | INDIGENT CARE | $7,405 |
| COACH MIKE'S FRIENDS OF PUBLIC TENNIS Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Self-Reliance Charity fund?
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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Self-Reliance Charity?
The Self-Reliance Charity made 25 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Recent grantees include: • Gunlock Origins — $133,772 (General Support) • Utah Food Bank — $100,000 (General Support) • Coach Mike's Friends of Public Tennis — $15,000 (Scholarship Fund) The average grant size is approximately $24,000.
Where does The Self-Reliance Charity make 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.
What size grants does The Self-Reliance Charity award?
In 2024, The Self-Reliance Charity awarded 21 grants totaling $314K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Self-Reliance Charity required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Self-Reliance Charity reported a distributable amount of $236K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Self-Reliance Charity's EIN?
The Self-Reliance Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0641691. 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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