UTOPIA FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 522392335 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Total Revenue
$1,626,500
Total Expenses
$1,508,577
Total Assets
$1,534,347
Net Assets
$891,102
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
SARA HARDING
Phone
2319294500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

UTOPIA FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO HELP CREATE A WORLD WHERE COMMUNITIES THRIVE AND EVERY PERSON GOES TO BED FEELING NOURISHED, LOVED, HAPPY AND HOPEFUL ABOUT TOMORROW.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $922,674
Program Service Revenue $703,491
Investment Income $335
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,626,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $616,182
Salaries & Benefits $358,277
Fundraising Expenses $5,314
Program Expenses $1,349,922
Other Expenses $534,118
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,508,577

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,626,500 $1,268,736 +0.3%
Expenses $1,508,577 $1,297,509 +0.2%
Net Income $117,923 $-28,773 -5.1%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
39
Volunteers
7

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
3
$26,000
Total Directors
7
$26,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA HARDING TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $26,000
PAUL SUTHERLAND CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON ARNOLD PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA NEW MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA CORDERO MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOMVULA BUTHELEZI MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AKASHA SUTHERLAND MEMBER 2.00
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 $1,626,500 $1,508,577 $1,534,347 $117,923
2023 $1,268,736 $1,297,509 $1,533,374 $-28,773
2022 $1,492,459 $1,636,359 $1,595,893 $-143,900
2021 $1,362,822 $1,558,592 $1,006,889 $-195,770
2020 $1,071,851 $1,513,931 $1,272,208 $-442,080
2019 $1,703,297 $1,592,600 $1,960,854 $110,697
2018 $1,493,601 $557,687 $1,619,005 $935,914
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