Nonprofit · EIN 45-2463539
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC
Tax-exempt · SALT LAKE CTY, UT 84111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $205,168 | $197,764 | $7,404 | $26,060 | $19,320 | $6,740 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $180,940 | $161,972 | $18,968 | $43,229 | $10,232 | $32,997 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $200,857
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $33
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,278
- Other revenue
- $4,278
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,050
- Other salaries and wages
- $52,709
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $128,177
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $6,182
- Travel
- $2,193
- Program services (functional)
- $14,413
- Management and general (functional)
- $141,581
- Fundraising (functional)
- $41,770
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,229
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,060
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,320
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,740
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,740
- Gross receipts
- $205,761
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- UT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Merchant | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $47,990 | $85,885 | $7,060 |
| Joshua Kanter | Director/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Ruga | Director/Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Lieberman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Hofmann | Director / Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Rasich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Bloom | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kanter | Director/Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Klein | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John Netto | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Stewart | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Shepherd | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan Florence | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Ruga | Director/Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Lieberman | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Merchant | Executive Director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Love | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Laurie Hofmann | Director / Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Marc Rasich | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Crystal Young | Director/Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Monnica Manuel | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 S STATE ST STE 100 OFC, SALT LAKE CTY, UT 84111-1749
- In care of
- % TAYLOR KNUTH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Taylor Knuth, PO Box 521847, Salt Lake City, UT 84152
- Signed the 990
- Taylor Knuth, Executive Director
- Phone
- (801) 893-2281
- Website
- www.betterutah.org
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $3,603
- 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.Expenses $3,603
- 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.Expenses $3,604
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2463539
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,060
- Income (IRS master file)
- $205,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $205,168 | $197,764 | $26,060 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $180,940 | $161,972 | $43,229 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $153,421 | $155,700 | $29,625 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2463539).
Questions about ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC is 45-2463539.
- Is ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2012.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Taylor Knuth.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,990 (Jeffrey Merchant, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER UTAH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $205,168, expenses of $197,764 and total assets of $26,060 at year end.
Other nonprofits in SALT LAKE CTY
- UTAH CHILDREN EIN 87-0428873 · last filed 990 for 2024
- EQUALITY UTAH FOUNDATION EIN 84-1633004 · last filed 990 for 2024
- BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE EIN 45-2463270 · last filed 990 for 2024
- UTAH TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION EIN 87-0189230 · last filed 990 for 2024
- UTAH DONOR COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION EIN 99-4951495 · last filed 990 for 2024
- UNITED ALLIANCE EIN 30-0938822 · last filed 990 for 2024
- LIGHTSPARK FOUNDATION EIN 81-3990658 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- UTAH CENTER FOR LEGAL INCLUSION EIN 81-5304446 · last filed 990 for 2024
All nonprofits in SALT LAKE CTY · Utah · Civil rights, social action and advocacy