Grant applications are reviewed by the foundation's board of directors on a quarterly basis. For a grant to be reviewed in the first quarter, it must be received by Dec. 1 of the prior year; the second quarter deadline is March 1; third quarter deadline is June 1, and fourth quarter deadline is Sept. 1. These deadlines are the same for each year. Applications are available at http://www.sorensonlegacyfoundation.org/public/pdf/slf_grants_app.pdf.

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established by the James LeVoy Sorenson family for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary and scientific endeavors. The foundation is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation has a broad spectrum of philanthropic interests and supports endeavors that: (1) Encourage and support the long-term preservation and enhancement of the quality of life of all humankind, especially of families and children; (2) Assist the disenfranchised of society, such as but not limited to, abused spouses and children, in order that they receive the full benefits of membership in society and fulfill their potential as human beings; (3) Promote medical research and the development of innovative medical technologies for saving lives and alleviating pain and suffering; (4) Promote the development of the arts, including art education in schools, assistance of promising young artists, and support of performing arts organizations; (5) Promote community development and security, adequate and affordable housing, and education and job training; (6) Promote law and order generally and provide youth with alternatives to gangs, crime and socially nonproductive behavior; (7) Protect and enhance the environment, preserve wild and open spaces, and promote development of parks and green spaces; (8) Promote the development of science, culture and recreation; (9) Promote world peace and unity through a greater understanding, tolerance and harmony among religious, national and ethnic groups; (10) Advance the programs at private and state universities and colleges that are consistent with the foundation's charter; and (11) Advance the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in all its places. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary.

Examples of previous grants by the Foundation can be found at http://www.sorensonlegacyfoundation.org/grant_highlights/past_gifts. Grants are also announced at http://www.sorensonlegacyfoundation.org/news/press_releases.

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Name: Lisa Meiling, Assistant to Executive Director

Street: 2511 South West Temple

City: Salt Lake City

Zip: 84115

Email: lisa@sorensonlegacyfoundation.org