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Uplift Community Alliance

EIN 51-0139592 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UPLIFT COMMUNITY ALLIANCE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE VOLUNTEERS SERVE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HANDS-ON PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
279

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $531,926 spent. UPLIFT SCHOOL KIDS - DISTRIBUTED 4,500 BAGS OF NEW WINTER CLOTHING AND MORE THAN 600 PAIRS OF NEW SHOES TO STUDENTS IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN OVER 100 SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, HOSTED SHOPPING TRIPS TO OLD NAVY STORES FOR 185 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PROVIDED TARGETED RESOURCE DONATIONS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
  2. $271,827 spent. OPERATION HEALTHY TEETH - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL DENTAL PROVIDERS, UCLA DELIVERED URGENT DENTAL CARE TO MORE THAN 300 STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE WHO LACK THE FINANCIAL MEANS OR RESOURCES FOR TREATMENT.
  3. $141,104 spent. EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - IN 2024-25, UCLA PROVIDED FIVE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIPS AND SEVEN SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS DEMONSTRATING A FINANCIAL NEED. PREFERENCE WAS GIVEN TO NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS, SINGLE PARENTS, CHILDREN OF A SINGLE PARENT, THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS, REFUGEES/MIGRANTS, OR THOSE WHO ARE THE FIRST GENERATION IN THE FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE.
  4. $292,420 spent. BABY BUNDLES - ASSEMBLED AND DONATED BOOKS, BLANKETS, CLOTHING, DIAPERS, AND OTHER ESSENTIALS TO 1,300 NEWBORNS IN NEED AS IDENTIFIED BY HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND NURSES. EXPENSES - 531,926 GRANTS - 43,525BOOK BANK - PROVIDED 10,000+ BOOKS TO YOUNG READERS IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS, HEAD START AND READ FOR THE RECORD PROGRAMS. EXPENSES - 34,873 GRANTS - 30,558BRIGHTER TOMORROWS - PROVIDED CLOTHING, HYGIENE ITEMS, HAIR CARE AND SHOE GIFT CERTIFICATES TO MORE THAN 260 REFERRED INDIVIDUALS NEEDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS, COURSES, AND TRAINING. EXPENSES - 49,717 GRANTS - 47,275UPLIFT COMFORT KITS - ASSEMBLED AND DONATED 600 KITS WITH NEW CLOTHING, UNDERGARMENTS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND MEN VICTIMIZED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE. EXPENSES - 20,573 GRANTS - 17,417ACT III - UCLA VOLUNTEER MUSICAL ENTERTAINERS PERFORMED FOR HUNDREDS OF SENIORS AT LOCAL CARE CENTERS, AWAKENING UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS THROUGH FAMILIAR SONGS. EXPENSES - 2,074 GRANTS - 735EYE ON THE COMMUNITY - FULFILLED "WISH LIST" NEEDS OF THE REFUGEE CONNECTION, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, ROAD HOME, FIRST STEP HOUSE, THE INN BETWEEN, CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL AND ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY, BASED ON EACH YEAR'S UCLA GIVING CAPACITY. EXPENSES - 106,252 GRANTS - 94,250
  5. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF TIME TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION, AND FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNCTIONS AND PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED BY UNPAID MEMBER VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2025, THESE VOLUNTEERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 40,394 HOURS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $1,441,258.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 May 2025.

    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 June 1975.

    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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