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International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers

EIN 87-0213529 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Schedule O.

Income
$589,576
Spending
$398,049
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
57.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
5
Volunteers
101
Highest pay
$4,500, treasurer

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 57.2 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 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $125,921 spent. HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS & MEMORABILIA - AT THE ORGANIZATION'S MUSEUM AND DURING ANNUAL CONVENTIONS, THEY SELL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND MEMORABILIA TO BOTH MEMBERS AND VISITORS OF THE MUSEUM. HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND MEMORABILIA INCLUDE BOOKS, HISTORIES, PHOTOS, AND OTHER ITEMS MEANT TO ENHANCE THE MEMBER OR VISITOR'S UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE PIONEERS OF UTAH. (Expenses $ 5,492 including grants of $) DAYS OF 47 - THIS IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT COMMEMORATES THE ORIGINAL SETTLERS OF UTAH'S FIRST ENTRY INTO THE SALT LAKE VALLEY.
  2. $77,379 spent. MUSEUM - THE MUSEUM IS THE LOCATION FOR STORING AND DISPLAYING ALL OF THE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS ACQUIRED OVER THE YEARS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO GATHERS PIONEER PHOTOGRAPHS AND WRITTEN HISTORIES AS A WAY OF PRESERVING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO WERE PIONEERS. THE MUSEUM IS MADE UP OF TWO BUILDINGS WITH SEVERAL FLOORS IN EACH BUILDING THAT ALL DISPLAY ORIGINAL HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, ART, AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PIONEERS OF UTAH. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK AND FREE TO ALL VISITORS.
  3. $18,889 spent. MEMBER CONVENTIONS - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ANNUAL CONVENTIONS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE ITS MEMBERSHIP, CONDUCT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT AND SHARE INFORMATION REGARDING UTAH PIONEERS. (Expenses $ 5,492 including grants of $) DAYS OF 47 - THIS IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT COMMEMORATES THE ORIGINAL SETTLERS OF UTAH'S FIRST ENTRY INTO THE SALT LAKE VALLEY.
  4. $5,492 spent. DAYS OF 47 - THIS IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT COMMEMORATES THE ORIGINAL SETTLERS OF UTAH'S FIRST ENTRY INTO THE SALT LAKE VALLEY.

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 February 2015.

    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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