Alliance for a Better Utah Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jeffrey Merchant

Phone

8018932281

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

Alliance for a Better Utah Inc, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $153K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $31,950

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...

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $31,950

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...

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $26,625

2022 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...

2022 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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $152,367

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,054

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $153,421

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $38,886

Program Expenses $106,500

Other Expenses $155,700

TOTAL EXPENSES $155,700

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$153,421	$181,537	-0.2%
Expenses	$155,700	$288,357	-0.5%
Net Income	$-2,279	$-106,820	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✓ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Joshua Kanter	Director/Chair	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Klein	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Netto	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Stewart	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Shepherd	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nathan Florence	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Ruga	Director/Vice Chairman	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Lieberman	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Merchant	Executive Director	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Love	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laurie Hofmann	Director / Treasurer	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marc Rasich	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Crystal Young	Director/Secretary	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Monnica Manuel	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2022	$153,421	$155,700	$29,625	$-2,279
2021	$181,537	$288,357	$22,735	$-106,820
2020	$196,438	$266,131	$128,893	$-69,693
2019	$261,410	$250,216	$192,821	$11,194
2018	$182,810	$118,811	$181,627	$63,999