Better Utah Institute
- Assets
- $194.0k
- Revenue
- $252.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2463270
Organization Overview
Better Utah Institute is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Utah Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Better Utah Institute generated $252.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $229.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE IS TO EDUCATE UTAHNS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC CONCERN AND TO INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: DURING THE 45-DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION, BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE PROVIDED INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND WAYS BY WHICH THEY COULD BE ENGAGED IN THAT PROCESS. IN THIS ROLE, BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE TOOK NO POSITION ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION.
CIVIC EDUCATION: BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE USED ITS EXPERTISE IN PAID, EARNED, AND DIGITAL MEDIA TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON POLITICAL PROCESSES AND CURRENT ISSUES, INCLUDING THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, RANKED CHOICE VOTING, 3 ELECTIONS, AND REDISTRICTING. BETTER UTAH FACILITATED A COALITION TO DEVELOP AND SHARE MESSAGING, AND INFORM UTAHNS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE AND POLICIES THAT ADVANCE THAT ISSUE. BETTER UTAH FACILITATED A COALITION OF INTERESTED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE ENCOURAGED AND FACILITATED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND WORKED TO MAKE THE UTAH GOVERNMENT MORE TRANSPARENT TO UTAH CITIZENS. BETTER UTAH DEVELOPED A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TOOLKIT, AN ONLINE, INTERACTIVE TOOL FOR UTAHNS TO LEARN ABOUT THE CIVIC PROCESS AND DEVELOP SKILLS THAT CAN HELP THEM BECOME MORE ENGAGED IN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joshua Kanter Director/chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Hofmann Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Crystal Young Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Ruga Director/vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chase Thomas Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Lisa Miranda Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $222,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $222,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $98 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $252,498 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $228,971 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,964 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $193,964 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $193,964 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $193,964 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Better Utah Institute has recieved totaling $49,024.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
State Leadership Project Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: TO RECRUIT CHARITABLE DONORS AND REVIEW NON PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PLANS. | $35,000 |
Park City Community Foundation Park City, UT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $6,500 |
T Beck Foundation Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
Cumming Foundation Jackson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
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|---|---|---|
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Western Conservation Action Denver, CO | $3,753,019 | $5,555,123 |
Conservation Colorado Denver, CO | $1,793,599 | $1,975,410 |
New Era Colorado Foundation Boulder, CO | $2,893,217 | $981,522 |
Bell Policy Center Denver, CO | $1,810,154 | $1,791,283 |
Center For National Independence In Politics Oro Valley, AZ | $3,904,159 | $1,391,939 |
Progressnow Az Phoenix, AZ | $799,919 | $516,458 |
Poder Phoenix, AZ | $852,151 | $419,962 |
Progressive Leadership Alliance Of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $564,001 | $1,188,044 |
Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund Santa Fe, NM | $993,318 | $844,865 |
Conservation Voters For Idaho Education Fund Boise, ID | $585,887 | $506,602 |