Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grant Program

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation is a private philanthropic organization established to carry out the charitable interests of the James LeVoy Sorenson family. The foundation prioritizes initiatives primarily within the state of Utah and supports a broad spectrum of charitable efforts. Its core areas of focus include education, innovation, health care, and community development. Through its grantmaking, the foundation aims to enhance quality of life, promote opportunity, and strengthen communities aligned with its mission and geographic priorities. The purpose of this grant opportunity is to fund projects and programs that align with the foundation’s defined focus areas. In education, the foundation supports initiatives such as arts development, art education in schools, support for young artists, performing arts organizations, and job training programs. Within innovation, funding is directed toward projects that improve human quality of life, foster scientific and cultural advancement, protect the environment, and promote recreational and green spaces. Health care funding supports medical research, innovative life-saving technologies, and efforts to alleviate pain and suffering. Community-focused grants address issues such as family preservation, assistance for vulnerable populations, housing, public safety, youth development, and broader social cohesion, including initiatives aligned with religious or peace-building missions. Eligible applicants include organizations that are recognized as tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3), municipalities, and public schools. While the foundation expresses a preference for organizations operating within Utah, eligibility is not explicitly limited to that state. First-time applicants are required to initiate contact with the foundation prior to submitting a full application. This requirement ensures alignment with the foundation’s priorities before applicants invest time in the full submission process. The application process is managed through the Survey Monkey Apply platform. Applicants must first create an account and log in to begin the application. The application consists of multiple sections and requires supporting documentation, which may include organizational and programmatic information. Applicants are able to save progress and return to complete the application at a later time. Only fully completed and formally submitted applications are considered for review by the foundation. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis according to fixed deadlines. The deadlines are December 1 for first quarter review (of the following year), March 1 for second quarter review, June 1 for third quarter review, and September 1 for fourth quarter review. Applications submitted after a deadline are automatically deferred to the next review cycle. This structured review process allows the foundation’s board of directors to systematically evaluate all submissions for alignment with the foundation’s charter and funding priorities. All submitted applications undergo a review and screening process conducted by the foundation’s board of directors. The board evaluates whether proposals align with the foundation’s mission, funding priorities, and charitable objectives. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed, alignment with program areas and organizational eligibility are clearly central factors. Applicants may contact the foundation directly for inquiries, particularly first-time applicants, using the provided email or phone contact. The foundation’s physical office is located in Midvale, Utah, and serves as the administrative hub for grant operations.

Contact the foundation before applying if you are a first-time applicant to confirm alignment with priorities; ensure project clearly aligns with one of the four focus areas; submit complete applications before quarterly deadlines