Program areas at Better Utah Institute
Legislative education and engagement: 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 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.
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, 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.
Who funds Better Utah Institute
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Better Utah Institute
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jeffrey Merchant | Executive Director | $0 | 2023-11-16 |
| Crystal Young | Director and Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Laurie Hofmann | Director and Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Joshua Kanter | Director and Chair / Executive Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jonathan Ruga | Director and Vice Chair | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Better Utah Institute
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $363,961 | $186,834 | 94.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $216 | $89 | 142.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $364,177 | $186,923 | 94.8% |
Organizations like Better Utah Institute
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| League of Women Voters of Florida Education | 501(c)(3) | Orlando, FL | $263,532 |
| National Foundation for Women Legislators | 501(c)(3) | Alexandria, VA | $910,483 |
| Southeast Vision Project | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $110,402 |
| Election Integrity Project California | 501(c)(3) | Santa Clarita, CA | $159,442 |
| Az Liberty Network | 501(c)(3) | Gilbert, AZ | $1,128,180 |
| The League of Women Voters of North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $109,014 |
| League of Women Voters of Seattle- King County Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $94,587 |
| League of Women Voters of Dallas | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $139,376 |
| League of Women Voters of Portland Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $91,905 |
| League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Portland, ME | $585,262 |
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Cumming Foundation Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 521855
- Salt Lake City, UT 84152
- Metro area
- Salt Lake City, UT
- County
- Salt Lake County, UT
- Website URL
- betterutahinstitute.org/
- Phone
- (801) 893-2281
IRS details
- EIN
- 45-2463270
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2011
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R40: Voter Education, Registration
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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