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Low Book Sales Foundation is a private corporation based in S SALT LAKE, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is David Nielson. It holds total assets of $1K. Annual income is reported at $78K. Total assets have grown from $620 in 2010 to $1K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Utah, New York and California. According to available records, Low Book Sales Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $228K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $104K in 2020 to $8K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $116K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $48K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Utah and Illinois and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Low Book Sales Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, IL, CA.
Low Book Sales Foundation has distributed a total of $228K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $48K.
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Low Book Sales Foundation is headquartered in S SALT LAKE, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David F Nielson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jody M Nielson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chas Felt | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$228K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State Development CenterServices & Support for People With Disabilities | American Fork, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyTo support patients with blood cancer | Pasadena, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| American Indian ServicesBring education to American Indians | Salt Lake City, UT | $48K | 2022 |
| Primary Childrens HospitalHelping children with medical needs | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Danny Did FoundationTo prevent death caused by seizures | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| American Heritage SchoolProvide education to students K-12 | American Fork, UT | $45K | 2020 |
| Relina Clinger Farm Sup TrustSupport families with unexpected deaths | Saint George, UT | $12K | 2020 |
| Lds PhilanthropiesHelping individuals and families | Provo, UT | $5K | 2020 |
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