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International Visitors Utah Council

EIN 87-6128308 · Murray, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF UTAH AND OTHER NATIONS. UCCD SERVES AS A NONPROFIT-SECTOR PARTNER WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S PROFESSIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, MOST NOTABLY THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. UCCD ARRANGES THESE PROFESSIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR EMERGING LEADERS WHO VISIT THE U.S. AS GUESTS OF OUR GOVERNMENT. UCCD IS GUIDED BY THE CONCEPT OF "CITIZEN DIPLOMACY" - THE IDEA THAT AS CITIZENS WE HAVE THE RIGHT, EVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY, TO HELP SHAPE U.S. FOREIGN RELATIONS "ONE HAND-SHAKE AT A TIME."

Income
$752,234
Spending
$830,804
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 39%
Employees
14
Volunteers
413
Highest pay
$94,917, president & ceo

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $429,767 spent. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Utah Global Diplomacy hosts international exchange programs that are important and respected public diplomacy initiatives. Emerging leaders meet with professionals, businesses, government agencies, and organizations performing similar or complementary work to the work being performed in their countries as well as experiencing American life through cultural activities.
  2. $165,295 spent. WORLD AFFAIRS LECTURE SERIES Utah Global Diplomacy hosts the World Affairs Symposium Series. This program invites leading global experts to provide education and insight on critical global issues, helping shape public discourse. Through more than 20 events, lectures, conversations, and discussion events, the public explores ideas that shape our global future, transcending borders and transforming how people engage the world.
  3. $66,118 spent. INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Our International Leadership Academy connects college students and young adults to career opportunities in international relations. Individuals participate in activities that foster their leadership skills through civic preparation, engagement with the many cultures in Utah, and learning about the role Utah plays in the world. College-age youth can travel to global events to develop their leadership skills around the sustainability issues that matter most to them. Our fellowship and internship program fosters employability skills and connects career-ready youth with international relations career opportunities.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1967.

    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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