Sutherland Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$7.9M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Sutherland Institute?
Sutherland Institute is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The GFC Foundation ($5.9M), Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation ($400K), The Pew Charitable Trusts ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.9M in grants to Sutherland Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The GFC Foundation | $5,870,230 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation | $400,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | $375,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | $225,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Daniels Fund | $180,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun | $170,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| State Policy Network | $130,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation | $115,000 | 3 | 2019–2025 |
| American Institute for Boys and Men | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $94,500 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| R Street Institute | $53,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Unite America Institute Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Yes Every Kid Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Adolph Coors Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Semnani Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Holmes Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The B Attitudes Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $1.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $280K.
What grants has Sutherland Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | WELFARE REFORM & POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN UT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | American Institute for Boys and Men | RESEARCH GRANT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Atlas Economic Research Foundation | Economic Education | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Union Pacific Foundation | COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The GFC Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,053,230 |
| 2024 | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | $375,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation | General Financial Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | RESTRICTED - $50,000 ALLIANCE FOR OPPORTUNITY WORK | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Atlas Economic Research Foundation | Economic Education | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Yes Every Kid Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | SUPPORT COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Union Pacific Foundation | CAREER AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR ADULTS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Semnani Family Foundation | GENERAL CONT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Holmes Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The GFC Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Unite America Institute Inc | TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF ELECTION REFORMS IN UTAH | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The B Attitudes Foundation | HUMANITARIAN | $250 |
| 2022 | The GFC Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,470,000 |
| 2022 | Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation | General Financial Support | $350,000 |
| 2022 | R Street Institute | THIS COLLABORATION IS INTENDED TO PRODUCE RESEARCH AND ORIGINAL CONTENT, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN POPULAR MEDIA TO BRING IDEAS OF ELECTORAL REFORM TO A BROAD, BIPARTISAN AUDIENCE WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON WORK THAT WILL HELP INCREASE THE IMPACT OF SPECIFIC ELECTORAL AND VOTING REFORMS FROM A CONSERVATIVE PERSPECTIVE AND DEVELOP ORIGINAL CONTENT ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING. | $32,625 |
| 2022 | Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sutherland Institute?
Sutherland Institute is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The GFC Foundation ($5.9M), Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation ($400K), The Pew Charitable Trusts ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.9M in grants to Sutherland Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Sutherland Institute's largest funder?
The GFC Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Sutherland Institute, with $5.9M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Sutherland Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.9M in grants to Sutherland Institute across 39 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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