Utah County Public Defender Association

EIN: 870511100 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Provo, UT

Total Revenue
$13,602,402
Total Expenses
$13,761,577
Total Assets
$462,562
Net Assets
$278,497
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
Michael Peterson
Phone
8015928547
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Utah County Public Defender Association, founded in 1993, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $13.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Utah County Public Defender Association is dedicated to ensuring justice and equity for all individuals facing criminal charges in Utah County, regardless of their financial circumstances. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and zealous legal representation to indigent defendants, safeguarding their constitutional rights and advocating for fair treatment within the criminal justice system. Our commitment is to uphold the principles of due process, promote public confidence in the legal system, and strive for outcomes that reflect the highest standards of justice and humanity.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $13,566,918
Investment Income $35,484
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $13,602,402

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,533,780
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $12,561,823
Other Expenses $4,227,797
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,761,577

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,602,402 $12,018,044 +0.1%
Expenses $13,761,577 $12,196,744 +0.1%
Net Income $-159,175 $-178,700 -0.1%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
84
Volunteers
5

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
0
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Deborah Hill Executive Dir. 40.00
$181,179 $23,000 $204,179
Joshua Esplin Assistant Director 40.00
$179,384 $11,517 $190,901
Margaret Lindsay Attorney 40.00
$182,230 $2,100 $184,330
Michael Brown Chief Counsel 40.00
$164,169 $16,054 $180,223
Jose Silva Attorney 40.00
$157,872 $10,535 $168,407
Michael Peterson Chairman 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Petro Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brent Bullock Trustee 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $13,602,402 $13,761,577 $462,562 $-159,175
2023 $12,018,044 $12,196,744 $528,677 $-178,700
2022 $10,529,240 $11,360,468 $1,134,933 $-831,228
2021 $10,332,982 $10,716,324 $1,776,586 $-383,342
2020 $9,743,609 $8,621,124 $2,302,431 $1,122,485
2019 $8,057,951 $7,733,086 $711,784 $324,865
2018 $5,331,812 $5,236,093 $386,032 $95,719
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