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Aclu of Utah Foundation Inc

EIN 87-0439810 · Salt Lake City, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES AS GUARANTEED BY THE UNITED STATES AND UTAH CONSTITUTIONS AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS WITHIN THE STATE OF UTAH.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
17 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
25
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$166,260, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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.

  • 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 March 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 (2)
  1. $911,697 spent. EDUCATION & OUTREACH WE OFFER VALUABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT CIVIL LIBERTIES IN GENERAL AND THE RIGHTS OF SPECIFIC MARGINALIZED GROUPS IN PARTICULAR. OUR GOALS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TO EMPOWER THE PUBLIC TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS, AND TO BE AVAILABLE TO ASSISTANT THE COMMUNITY IN DOING SO. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PUBLIC EVENTS AND RALLIES, HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS COME TOGETHER TO EXERCISE, ADVOCATE FOR, AND EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT THEIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS. WE CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND OUR PARTNERS THROUGH AWARDING A VARIETY OF AWARDS TO LOCAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AND LEADERS.
  2. $684,590 spent. LEGAL THE ACLU OF UTAH FOUNDATION RECEIVES HUNDREDS OF REQUESTS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR THROUGH THE MAIL, PHONE, AND EMAIL. WE REVIEW EACH INQUIRY AND PROVIDE A CUSTOMIZED RESPONSE. WE SELECT LEGAL CASES TO PURSUE ACCORDING TO CRITERIA THAT INCLUDE: THE NATURE OF THE COMPLAINT, THE IMPACT OF THE ISSUE BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLAINANT, THE NOVELTY OF THE ISSUE, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF ALTERNATIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION TO LITIGATION, WE UNDERTAKE LEGAL ADVOCACY WITH LOCAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND POLICYMAKERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 1987.

    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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