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Jks Foundation is a private corporation based in DRAPER, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $262K. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2011 to $2.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Utah. According to available records, Jks Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $400K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $100K and $200K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $40K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, California, Texas, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jks Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, CA, TX.
Jks Foundation has distributed a total of $400K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $40K.
Jks Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jks Foundation is headquartered in DRAPER, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sorenson | DIRECTOR | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Holly Grierson | DIRECTOR | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Katelyn Hanson | DIRECTOR | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Kathleen Sorenson | DIRECTOR | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Joseph Sorenson | TREASURER | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Heather S Baugh | DIRECTOR | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Jessica Hutchinson | DIRECTOR | $500 | $0 | $500 |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$400K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $40K | 2023 |
| Variety Of Texas (Variety The Childrens Charity Of Texas)GENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Stand 4 KindGENERAL SUPPORT | Draper, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Special Hoop Camp Inc (Hoop Camp)GENERAL SUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Fight The New Drug IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $8K | 2023 |
| Senior Charity CareGENERAL SUPPORT | Layton, UT | $20K | 2022 |
| Operation Underground RailroadGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Rite Care Of UtahGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Family Counseling Services Of Northern UtahGENERAL SUPPORT | Ogden, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Ukraine Front LineGENERAL SUPPORT | Sachse, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| 512 FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | American Fork, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Ballet WestGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Tiny Tim'S ToysGENERAL SUPPORT | West Jordan, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Granite Education FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Single Parent ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Draper, UT | $35K | 2020 |
| Thanksgiving Point Institute IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Lehi, UT | $10K | 2020 |
| Mentors InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Draper, UT | $10K | 2020 |
| Share-Parents Of UtahGENERAL SUPPORT | Draper, UT | $5K | 2020 |
| Hogle Zoo Utah Zoological SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2020 |
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