The Vivint Giveback Foundation
The Vivint Giveback Foundation is a private foundation, based in Provo, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $77K.
The Vivint Giveback Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vivint Giveback Foundation gave $77K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $38K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $76,919
- -81.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $38,460
- +13.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $38,460
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Vivint Giveback Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Autism Resources of Utah County ($50K). Together the top 2 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Vivint Giveback Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2021) to $407K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Resources of Utah County Provo, UT | Support for People with Autism | $50,000 |
| Vivint Gives Back Provo, UT | Strengthen Communities by Providing Essential Needs | $26,919 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $25,387 | $90,411 | $76,919 | 2 | $90,411 | $2,761 |
| 2020 | $67,795 | $1,155,948 | $1,105,862 | $406,520 | 12 | — | $7,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vivint Giveback Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vivint Giveback Foundation is led by Dale R. Gerard, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Dale R. Gerard
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Pedersen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Starr Fowler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Vivint Giveback Foundation
How much does The Vivint Giveback Foundation give each year?
The Vivint Giveback Foundation gave $77K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $407K across 12 grants.
Where does The Vivint Giveback Foundation operate?
The Vivint Giveback Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Utah.
How much is The Vivint Giveback Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Vivint Giveback Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Vivint Giveback Foundation's EIN?
The Vivint Giveback Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6627266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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