The Shallenberger Family Foundation
The Shallenberger Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Orem, Utah. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $70,422 to organizations including a community foundation, educational institutions, and organizations supporting cultural and recreational activities.
The Shallenberger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shallenberger Family Foundation gave $70K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Utah. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,422
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,521
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,286,765
- +13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shallenberger Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1330 South 1000 East, Orem, UT 84097
Phone: (951) 259-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shallenberger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Americas Freedom Festival ($33K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 97 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 14% to Florida, 6% to California, and 4% to Colorado. An additional 11% was listed under an unspecified recipient-state category (“?”). The largest Utah grant was $33,400 to America’s Freedom Festival in Provo.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Shallenberger Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 449% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $135K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americas Freedom Festival Provo, UT | To celebrate, teach, honor, and strengthen traditional American values | $33,400 |
| Tree of Life Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $10,000 |
| Fundet-Funval Technical School | To Further Educational Opportunities | $7,622 |
| Orem Community Foundation Orem, UT | Support | $5,000 |
| Alta Corner Canyon Mountain Bike Draper, UT | To Support Mountain Bike Team with Expenses | $2,500 |
| Uc Regents Oakland, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Bridle up Hope Alpine, UT | Support | $1,500 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greely, CO | Support | $1,500 |
| Common Sense Healthcare for UT Ogden, UT | Support | $1,000 |
| North Central Kansas Tech Coll Beloit, KS | Support | $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 | $1,286,765 | $248,270 | $90,806 | $70,422 | 20 | $70,422 | $189,411 | $15,695 |
| 2023 | $1,129,301 | $119,278 | $111,762 | $91,553 | 18 | $91,553 | $35,085 | $57,088 |
| 2022 | $1,121,785 | $103,041 | $109,394 | $97,567 | 19 | $97,567 | $13,131 | $62,812 |
| 2021 | $1,131,045 | $143,609 | $120,984 | $103,629 | 23 | $103,629 | $31,713 | $64,485 |
| 2020 | $1,109,339 | $150,158 | $148,118 | $134,748 | 17 | — | $65,987 | $59,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shallenberger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, America’s Freedom Festival Inc. describes its mission as organizing activities celebrating the 4th of July, while Orem Community Foundation says it assists the city in funding programs intended to enrich residents’ well-being. The University of Northern Colorado Foundation says it provides support and stewards donations for the university.
Other 2024 grantees describe educational purposes in their own missions. San Jose State University Research Foundation says it supports sponsored research, public service, community projects, consulting, and specialized educational activities. Western Colorado University’s foundation says it aids the university in fulfilling its educational purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $70,422. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $33,400, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $33,400 to America’s Freedom Festival, $10,000 to Tree of Life Foundation, $7,622 to Fundet-Funval Technical School, and $5,000 to Orem Community Foundation. Other grants included $2,500 to Alta Corner Canyon Mountain Bike and $2,000 to UC Regents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Steven R Shallenberger, David R Shallenberger, Steven C Shallenberger, Thomas J Shallenberger, Daniel W Shallenberger, Anne Petersen, and Robert R Shallenberger.
The Shallenberger Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Petersen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel W. Shallenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Shallenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert R. Shallenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven C. Shallenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Shallenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roxanne Shallenberger (2020) — Trustee
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 Shallenberger Family Foundation
How much does The Shallenberger Family Foundation give each year?
The Shallenberger Family Foundation gave $70K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 18 grants.
What is The Shallenberger Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shallenberger Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,521, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shallenberger Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Shallenberger Family Foundation give grants?
The Shallenberger Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Provo, UT (2 grants).
Does The Shallenberger Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Shallenberger Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (11 grants) and "Public Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Shallenberger Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shallenberger Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Americas Freedom Festival ($33,400), Tree of Life Foundation ($10,000) and Fundet-Funval Technical School ($7,622), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shallenberger Family Foundation?
The Shallenberger Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shallenberger Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shallenberger Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shallenberger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shallenberger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3583738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shallenberger Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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