Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
- Assets
- $24.5m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 07/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-2936961
Organization Overview
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance 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 12/2023, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRESERVATION OF THE OUTSTANDING WILDERNESS AT THE HEART OF THE COLORADO PLATEAU AND UTAHS WEST DESERT, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THESE LANDS IN THEIR NATURAL STATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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.
- 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Groene Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $180,086 |
Stephen Bloch Legal Director/attorney | Officer | 40 | $153,056 |
Tom Kenworthy Chair | Trustee | 7.5 | $0 |
Rebecca Chavez-Houck Vice Chair/secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rusty Schmit Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Liz Thomas Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Love Communications Media Consultant | 12/30/23 | $117,095 |
S L Mailing & Printing Mailing Printing | 12/30/23 | $159,497 |
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 | $5,056,719 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $192,292 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,056,719 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $571,357 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$328,371 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,210 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,318,667 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $314,000 |
| 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. | $333,941 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,679 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,880,326 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,352 |
| Other employee benefits | $205,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $180,232 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $129,607 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,801 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $73,030 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $103,661 |
| Information technology | $94,190 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,042 |
| Travel | $144,455 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $57,089 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $72,181 |
| Insurance | $57,665 |
| All other expenses | $23,858 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,584,792 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $981,009 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,193,433 |
| 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 | $46,593 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $778,216 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,413,981 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $82,676 |
| Total assets | $24,495,908 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,318 |
| 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 | $33,877 |
| Total liabilities | $90,195 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,048,035 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $357,678 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $24,495,908 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has awarded $425,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RURAL UTAH PROJECT EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $400,000 |
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |