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Utah Children

EIN 87-0428873 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF UTAH BY PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY CHILDREN AND SOUND FAMILIES THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS, COMMUNITY, OUTREACH, TRAINING SESSIONS, AND CONFERENCES.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
15
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$123,600, executive director

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $345,329 spent. EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION: PROVIDE TO ALL CHILDREN THE SERVICES AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ENABLE THEM TO START SCHOOL AND TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS. THE ORGANIZATION RESEARCHS BEST PRACTICES AND DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP STATE POLICYMAKERS THINK STRATEGICALLY ABOUT POLICY DECISIONS TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND QUALITY OF CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION.
  2. $164,074 spent. CHILDREN'S HEALTH: IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO AND RECEIVE QUALITY HEALTHCARE.
  3. $131,760 spent. IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE POLICY: SUPPORT IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY UPLIFTING THE ISSUES THAT ARE MOST AFFECTING THEM.
  4. $323,241 spent. RESEARCH: PROVIDE ACCURATE, OBJECTIVE INFORMATION TO INFORM PUBLIC DEBATE AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC ACTION ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TAX AND BUDGET ISSUES: CONDUCT POLICY ANALYSIS OF BUDGET AND TAX POLICIES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO BROADEN THE DEBATE ON BUDGET AND TAX POLICY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ON THESE ISSUES. ADVOCACY: LEGALLY ENGAGE IN LOBBYING EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE SPECIFIC LEGISLATION. UTAH CHILDREN HAS FILED A 501(H) ELECTION WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE THAT ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT LOBBYING COMMUNICATIONS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING COMMUNICATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS. EMERGENCY FUND
  5. (Expenses $ 323,241 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 24,888) RESEARCH: PROVIDE ACCURATE, OBJECTIVE INFORMATION TO INFORM PUBLIC DEBATE AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC ACTION ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TAX AND BUDGET ISSUES: CONDUCT POLICY ANALYSIS OF BUDGET AND TAX POLICIES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO BROADEN THE DEBATE ON BUDGET AND TAX POLICY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ON THESE ISSUES. ADVOCACY: LEGALLY ENGAGE IN LOBBYING EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE SPECIFIC LEGISLATION. UTAH CHILDREN HAS FILED A 501(H) ELECTION WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE THAT ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT LOBBYING COMMUNICATIONS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING COMMUNICATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS. EMERGENCY FUND

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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