Better Utah Institute
The mission of Better Utah Institute is to educate Utahns on issues of public concern and to increase civic engagement.
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The Better Utah Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit that educates Utahns on issues of public concern and increases civic engagement. Our Work Elections Hub Redistricting Hub Utah Legislative Hub Follow our work on Capitol hill 2026 Legislative SessionBill Tracker Better Utah Institute’s 2026 Bill Tracker is your go-to hub for keeping up with the bills […]
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Mission
The mission of Better Utah Institute is to educate Utahns on issues of public concern and to increase civic engagement.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Better Utah Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBetter Utah Institute is a registered social services nonprofit based in Salt Lake City, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452463270. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $732K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Better Utah Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452463270. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Better Utah Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Better Utah Institute is located in Salt Lake City, UT, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Better Utah Institute has $732K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Better Utah Institute is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $732K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Better Utah Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Better Utah Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Better Utah Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit that educates Utahns on issues of public concern and increases civic engagement. Our Work Elections Hub Redistricting Hub Utah Legislative Hub Follow our work on Capitol hill 2026 Legislative SessionBill Tracker Better Utah Institute’s 2026 Bill Tracker is your go-to hub for keeping up with the bills […] Better Utah Institute is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $732K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Better Utah Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Better Utah Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452463270, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Better Utah Institute
- What is Better Utah Institute?
- Better Utah Institute is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Salt Lake City, United States. The Better Utah Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit that educates Utahns on issues of public concern and increases civic engagement. Our Work Elections Hub Redistricting Hub Utah Legislative Hub Follow our work on Capitol hill 2026 Legislative SessionBill Tracker Better Utah Institute’s 2026 Bill Tracker is your go-to hub for keeping up with the bills […]
- When was Better Utah Institute founded?
- Better Utah Institute was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Better Utah Institute?
- Jeffrey Merchant serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Better Utah Institute located?
- Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
- What is Better Utah Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Better Utah Institute trustworthy?
- Better Utah Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Better Utah Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 452463270.
- What is Better Utah Institute's website?
- https://betterutahinstitute.org/