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Utah Afterschool Network

EIN 76-0820361 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UAN IS A CATALYST FOR BUILDING STRONG, SAFE, AND HEALTHY AFTERSCHOOL/OUT- OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. UAN HAS THREE MAIN OBJECTIVES. FIRST, TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE STRUCTURE OF STATEWIDE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS. PARTICULARLY SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING POLICY DEVELOPMENT AT ALL LEVELS. SECOND, TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF STATEWIDE POLICIES THAT WILL SECURE THE RESOURCES THAT ARE NEEDED TO SUSTAIN NEW AND EXISTING SCHOOL LINKED/SCHOOL-BASED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIRD, TO SUPPORT STATEWIDE SYSTEMS TO ENSURE PROGRAMS ARE OF HIGH QUALITY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
18
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$92,885, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. The Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) advanced its mission to ensure all Utah children have access to safe, high-quality afterschool and summer programs during a year marked by funding uncertainty and growing demand. Serving as a statewide backbone organization, UAN supported more than 175 afterschool programs reaching over 16,700 students through quality improvement systems, professional learning, school-day alignment, and data infrastructure. Despite challenges at the federal level, bipartisan advocacy and strong statewide partnerships helped reinforce the essential role afterschool programs play in supporting youth, families, and Utah's workforce. Throughout the year, UAN strengthened program quality through coaching, observations, and assessment tools, with a majority of participating sites demonstrating measurable improvements. Professional learning efforts reached thousands of educators through statewide conferences, regional events, eLearning, and targeted initiatives focused on well-being, leadership, and social-emotional learning. UAN also expanded STEM and entrepreneurship opportunities, impacting more than 15,000 youth and increasing access to hands-on learning through initiatives like Million Girls Moonshot, AmeriCorps STEM placements, and youth-led business cohorts. UAN's policy and systems work continued to amplify the field's voice and capacity. Advocacy efforts helped secure the release of federal 21st Century Community Learning Center funds and supported a $500,000 state appropriation for regional programming. At the same time, UAN's Salesforce-based data system enabled programs statewide to collect and report meaningful data on more than 7,200 youth, strengthening accountability and storytelling across the field. Together, these efforts reflect a year of resilience, collaboration, and progress toward a stronger afterschool ecosystem in Utah.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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