Alliance for a Better Utah Inc
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH, INC. IS TO DRIVE A PUBLIC NARRATIVE THAT EMPOWERS UTAH'S ELECTORATE AND HOLDS PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE.
- Income
- $205,168
- Spending
- $197,764
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $140,935, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- $3,603 spent. Progressive Education and Advocacy: Alliance for a Better Utah used its expertise in paid, earned, and digital media to educate the public, bring attention to, and drive the narrative on current issues, including but not limited to, gun violence prevention, public health, voting rights, election security, police reform, safety net programs, LGBTQ rights, education, and redistricting.
- $3,603 spent. Government Accountability: Alliance for a Better Utah tracked the statements and actions of elected officials on a variety of issues, and educated Utahns so that they are empowered to hold politicians accountable.
- $3,604 spent. 2023 Legislative Session: Alliance for a Better Utah tracked the 45-day legislative session and educated Utahns on both the legislative process and proposed legislation being considered by Utah lawmakers. Better Utah advocated in favor of progressive and good government policies and used communications and grassroots strategies to influence narratives during the legislative session. After the legislative session, Better Utah published its annual Progress Report, collating and scoring votes on dozens of important bills and grading lawmakers according to their votes.
- Redistricting: Alliance for a Better Utah closely monitored the redistricting process, both the Independent Redistricting Commission and the Legislative Redistricting Committee. Better Utah developed and promoted communications and educational resources on redistricting, and sought to hold elected officials accountable to the voters' will on redistricting outcomes. Expenses $ 3,603 including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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