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Utah National Guard Charitable Tr

EIN 20-3694973 · Bluffdale, UT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO UTAH NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE MEMBERS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS OF EMERGENCY RELIEF. INJURED SERVICE MEMBER SUPPORT, YOUTH PROGRAMS SUPPORT, ANNUAL VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM AND THE NON-DENOMINATIONAL CAMP WILLIAM.

Income
$189,694
Spending
$152,000
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
117.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$24,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 117.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $94,336 spent. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDING TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO UTAH NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE MEMBERS DURING DIFFICULT FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS THAT THEY INCUR FROM THEIR SERVICE IN THE MILITARY. THE FINANCIAL HELP THAT IS GENERALLY PROVIDED IS HELPING TO PAY A ONE TIME PAYMENT OF MORTGAGE/RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, AND IN SOME CASES, AUTOMOBILE PAYMENTS.
  2. $21,869 spent. SUB FOR SANTA - EACH YEAR THE UTAH NATIONAL GUARD HAS MANY FAMILIES WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHES, OR TOYS FOR THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. GIFT CERTIFICATES/CARDS, TOYS, FOOD, AND MONETARY DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THESE FAMILIES.
  3. $8,000 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS - CHILDREN OF THE UTAH NATIONAL GUARD FACE A UNIQUE SITUATION IN THE SCHOOLS AND PEER GROUPS. TYPICALLY THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES THEY KNOW OF THAT HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THEIR PARENTS DEPLOYED FOR A YEAR OR MORE. THE YOUTH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES HELP TO BRING CHILDREN THAT ARE FACING THE SAME SITUATION TOGETHER. THEIR SHARED EXPERIENCES HELP THE CHILDREN COPE WITH THE PRESSURES THAT THEY FACE FROM BEING A MILITARY FAMILY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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