2024-10-30T12:14:17-05:00 2023-12-31 BDO USA 4999 Pearl E Circle Ste 300 Boulder CO 80301 990EZ 2023-01-01 452463539 Alliance for a Better Utah Inc % JEFFREY MERCHANT ALLI 8018932281 PO Box 521847 Salt Lake City UT 84152 Jeffrey Merchant Executive Director 4805321880 2024-11-15 true true P00174974 3034400399 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X www.betterutah.org X X 181249 X 175888 25 0 0 0 0 5336 309 5027 180940 500 5401 76945 46930 8504 7365 16327 161972 18968 14029 32997 X 29585 41689 0 0 40 1540 29625 43229 15596 10232 14029 32997 X THE MISSION OF ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH, INC. IS TO DRIVE A PUBLIC NARRATIVE THAT EMPOWERS UTAH'S ELECTORATE AND HOLDS PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE. Progressive Education and Advocacy: Alliance for a Better Utah used its expertise in paid, earned, and digital media to educate the public, bring attention to, and drive the narrative on current issues, including but not limited to, gun violence prevention, public health, voting rights, election security, police reform, safety net programs, LGBTQ rights, education, and redistricting. 500 32280 Government Accountability: Alliance for a Better Utah tracked the statements and actions of elected officials on a variety of issues, and educated Utahns so that they are empowered to hold politicians accountable. 32280 2023 Legislative Session: Alliance for a Better Utah tracked the 45-day legislative session and educated Utahns on both the legislative process and proposed legislation being considered by Utah lawmakers. Better Utah advocated in favor of progressive and good government policies and used communications and grassroots strategies to influence narratives during the legislative session. After the legislative session, Better Utah published its annual Progress Report, collating and scoring votes on dozens of important bills and grading lawmakers according to their votes. 26900 107600 Joshua Kanter Director/Chair 1.0 0 0 0 Jonathan Klein Director 1.0 0 0 0 John Netto Director 1.0 0 0 0 Diane Stewart Director 1.0 0 0 0 Karen Shepherd Director 1.0 0 0 0 Nathan Florence Director 1.0 0 0 0 Jonathan Ruga Director/Vice Chairman 1.0 0 0 0 Katie Lieberman Director 1.0 0 0 0 Jeffrey Merchant Executive Director 1.0 0 0 0 Thomas Love Director 1.0 0 0 0 Laurie Hofmann Director / Treasurer 1.0 0 0 0 Marc Rasich Director 1.0 0 0 0 Crystal Young Director/Secretary 1.0 0 0 0 Monnica Manuel Director 1.0 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false 0 0 false UT JEFFREY MERCHANT PO BOX 521847 Salt Lake City UT 84152 8018932281 false false false false false false false false false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true true false N/A Form 990, Part III, Line 4d, Other Program Services: Redistricting: Alliance for a Better Utah closely monitored the redistricting process, both the Independent Redistricting Commission and the Legislative Redistricting Committee. Better Utah developed and promoted communications and educational resources on redistricting, and sought to hold elected officials accountable to the voters' will on redistricting outcomes. Expenses $ 16,140. including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 0. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b: Form 990 is prepared by a qualified CPA firm. The tax return is reviewed by the President prior to the filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: The Organization reviews the conflict of interest policy annually to ensure none of the officers, directors or trustees have new interests that could give rise to conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a: The organizations board of directors examined the salaries and benefits offered to other non-profit organizations of similar size and mission in determining the Executive Director's compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: The Organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16 Description:MEALS Amount:1390 FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16 Description:DUES Amount:325 FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16 Description:MISCELLANEOUS Amount:753 FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16 Description:OFFICE EXPENSE Amount:4157 FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16 Description:INSURANCE Amount:537 FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16 Description:ADVERTISING Amount:4587 FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16 Description:PROCESSING FEES Amount:3652 FORM 990EZ PART II LINE 24 Description:SECURITY DEPOSITS BOY Amount:40 EOY Amount:1540