EIN 94-2936961

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The mission of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans.
Total revenues
$5,318,667
2023
Total expenses
$4,584,792
2023
Total assets
$24,495,908
2023
Num. employees
38
2023

Program areas at SUWA

WILDERNESS Distributed prepared bulletins and researched wilderness topics. Examined laws and policies that control these resources and provided information gained to the public. Facilitated citizen engagement with state and federal governmental agencies to educate decision-makers. Maintained and grew external communications with public through social media campaigns. Engaged with news media to educate the public and further build public support.
- ENERGY Researched issues related to federal approvals for oil and gas development, public health and environmental protection. There was an emphasis on issues related to air and water quality, wildlife habitat and special emphasis areas. Tracked leasing of public lands for oil, gas and coal and determined where sensitive values may be compromised by this leasing. Summarized and provided this information to the public through paper and electronic medium.
OFF ROAD VEHICLE ORV Researched the legal framework for the ORV issue, performed on-the-ground surveys of ORV routes and use, and assessed agency compliance with federal statutes. Educated the public, media and decision-makers on the potential impacts of ORV use on natural and cultural resources on public lands, and various feasible and reasonable solutions.

Grants made by SUWA

GranteeAmount
Rural Utah Project Education Fund$300,000

Who funds Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$273,061
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$269,175
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$119,200
...and 71 more grants received totalling $1,120,191

Personnel at SUWA

NameTitleCompensation
Scott GroeneExecutive Director$180,086
Clayton DaughenbaughOrganizing Director and Midwest Organizer
Grant StevensCommunications Director
Mathew GrossMedia Director
Joyelle HatchAdministrative and Human Resources Director
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for SUWA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,056,719
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$571,357
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-328,371
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$13,210
Miscellaneous revenues$5,752
Total revenues$5,318,667

Form 990s for SUWA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-02990View PDF
2022-122023-09-11990View PDF
2021-122022-07-11990View PDF
2020-122021-06-28990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like SUWA

OrganizationLocationRevenue
New Mexico Wilderness AllianceAlbuquerque, NM$2,792,338
Northern Plains Resource CouncilBillings, MT$3,182,481
California Native Plant SocietySacramento, CA$9,920,277
Audubon Society of New HampshireConcord, NH$2,967,152
Maine AudubonFalmouth, ME$5,119,979
Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MA$16,528,889
Western Resource Advocates (WRA)Boulder, CO$18,491,649
Northeastern Minnesotans for WildernessEly, MN$2,589,402
Wyoming Outdoor CouncilLander, WY$2,516,583
Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA)Southampton, NJ$3,360,056
Data update history
November 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $10,250 from American Endowment Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Beesley Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
425 E 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
suwa.org/ 
Phone
(801) 486-3161
Facebook page
SouthernUtahWildernessAlliance 
Twitter profile
@southernutwild 
IRS details
EIN
94-2936961
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
119083
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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