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Sorenson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Ralph Z Sorenson Pres. It holds total assets of $597K. Annual income is reported at $222K. Total assets have grown from $498K in 2011 to $634K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Sorenson Family Foundation has made 161 grants totaling $343K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $50K in 2020 to $79K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $143K distributed across 66 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $15K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Colorado, New York, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 31 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.
Sorenson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 161 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CO, NY.
Sorenson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $343K across 161 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $15K.
Sorenson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sorenson Family Foundation is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Z Sorenson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charlotte Sorenson | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristin E Sorenson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$81K
Total Assets
$634K
Fair Market Value
$778K
Net Worth
$632K
Grants Paid
$79K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$71K
Distribution Amount
$36K
Total: $40K
Total Grants
161
Total Giving
$343K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst CollegeFRIENDS OF DFPL | Amherst, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wellesley CollegeCHARITABLE | Wellesley, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Asian Institue Of ManagementCHARITABLE | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy ColoradoCHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolCHARITABLE | Lander, WY | $4K | 2023 |
| Boston Museum Of ScienceCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Novl CommunityCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Babson CollegeCHARITABLE | Babson Park, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hudson Highlands Land TrustCHARITABLE | Garrison, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Alice Desmond Hamilton Fish LibrCHARITABLE | Garrison, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Colorado Public RadioCHARITABLE | Centennial, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Boulder Voices For ChildrenCHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Phillips Academy AndoverCHARITABLE | Andover, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Olin College Of EngineeringCHARITABLE | Needham, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| EfaaCHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Thorne Ecological InstituteCHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Brigid AllianceCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Garrison Art CenterCHARITABLE | Garrison, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| 1 For The PlanetCHARITABLE | Burlington, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Climate RideCHARITABLE | Missoula, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Philipstown Behavioral HubCHARITABLE | Cold Springs, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Dairy Center For The ArtsCHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Nationial Parks Conservation AssociCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| American RiversCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Phillipstown DepotCHARITABLE | Garrison, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Northfield Mount HermonCHARIABLE | Mount Hermon, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| EtownCHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Desmond Fish Public LibraryCHARITABLE | Garrison, NY | $3K | 2022 |