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Utah Pride Center

EIN 87-0504077 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UTAH PRIDE CENTER IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT, EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER INDIVIDUALS AND ALLIES THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RESOURCES AS THE CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, ACCEPTANCE AND OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER INDIVIDUALS AND ALLIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
3
Volunteers
1,010
Highest pay
$92,243, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 September 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. $1.2 million spent. THE UTAH PRIDE CENTER WORKS TO UNITE, EMPOWER, AND CELEBRATE UTAH'S LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY THROUGH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE CENTER PROVIDES AFFIRMING SPACES AND DIRECT SERVICES THAT IMPROVE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, SAFETY, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION FOR LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS. UTAH PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE: THE UTAH PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE ARE UTAH'S LARGEST ANNUAL LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY EVENTS. TOGETHER THESE EVENTS WELCOMED MORE THAN 30,000 FESTIVAL ATTENDEES, NEARLY 70,000 PARADE SPECTATORS, AND THOUSANDS OF PARADE PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, EXHIBITORS, SPONSORS, AND PERFORMERS. THESE EVENTS PROMOTE VISIBILITY, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT WHILE SERVING AS A MAJOR FUNDRAISING EFFORT SUPPORTING THE CENTER'S YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & DIRECT SERVICES: THE UTAH PRIDE CENTER OPERATES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING INCLUDING PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, YOUTH PROGRAMMING, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION, HEALTH POLICY INITIATIVES, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES MEETING SPACE FOR DOZENS OF SUPPORT GROUPS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CREATING A SAFE AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT FOR LGBTQIA+ UTAHNS TO CONNECT, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY. EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE CENTER DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY FOR LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS ACROSS UTAH. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THE CENTER ADVANCES ITS MISSION TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE UTAH FOR ALL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 January 1995.

    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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