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Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation
Board Leadership
Tom Kenworthy
Chair
CEO
Scott Groene
Executive Director
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Since 1983, SUWA has been the only independent organization working full-time to defend America's redrock wilderness from oil and gas development, unnecessary road construction, rampant off-road vehicle use, and other threats to Utah's wilderness-quality lands. We are a qualified non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. The mission of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans. SUWA promotes local and national recognition of the region's unique character through research and public education; supports both administrative and legislative initiatives to permanently protect the Colorado Plateau wild places within the National Park and National Wilderness Preservation Systems, or by other protective designations where appropriate; builds support for such initiatives on
Since 1983, SUWA has been the only independent organization working full-time to defend America's redrock wilderness from oil and gas development, unnecessary road construction, rampant off-road vehicle use, and other threats to Utah's wilderness-quality lands. We are a qualified non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. The mission of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans. SUWA promotes local and national recognition of the region's unique character through research and public education; supports both administrative and legislative initiatives to permanently protect the Colorado Plateau wild places within the National Park and National Wilderness Preservation Systems, or by other protective designations where appropriate; builds support for such initiatives on
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
87.5% | |
Administrative Expenses | 6.0% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 6.3% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.05 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.45 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 21.2% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 0.5% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (UT) | 97.87 | |
Western Resource Advocates (CO) | 96.18 | |
Conservation Law Foundation (MA) | 96.63 | |
Coming Clean (VT) | 88.79 | |
Michigan Environmental Council (MI) | 90.28 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $4,893,425 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $4,893,425 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $4,893,425 |
Other Revenue | $472,661 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $5,366,086 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $3,736,085 |
Administrative Expenses | $222,729 |
Fundraising Expenses | $229,932 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $4,188,746 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $1,177,340 |
Net Assets | $12,372,064 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Wilderness | $2,419,861 | 64.8% |
Revised Statute 2477 | $885,790 | 23.7% |
Off Road Vehicle ORV | $163,187 | 4.4% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 12/20/2019 | 97.87 | |||||||
2017-12 | 07/01/2019 | 97.87 | |||||||
2016-12 | 03/01/2018 | 93.68 | |||||||
2015-12 | 12/01/2017 | 97.66 | |||||||
2015-12 | 10/01/2016 | 92.15 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 93.46 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 12/01/2015 | 92.75 | |||||||
2013-12 | 05/01/2015 | 94.93 | |||||||
2012-12 | 11/01/2013 | 94.84 | |||||||
2011-12 | 12/20/2012 | 93.22 | |||||||
2010-12 | 02/01/2012 | 90.51 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 84.08 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 02/01/2011 | 78.61 | |||||||
2008-12 | 12/15/2009 | 76.15 | |||||||
2007-12 | 12/17/2008 | 73.01 | |||||||
2006-12 | 12/01/2007 | 81.89 | |||||||
2005-12 | 02/01/2007 | 83.99 | |||||||
2004-12 | 01/01/2006 | 92.04 | |||||||
2003-12 | 07/01/2005 | 85.68 | |||||||
2002-12 | 02/01/2004 | 79.13 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 94-2936961 |
Name in IRS Master File | SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE |
NTEE Code | C01 |
NTEE Classification | Alliance/Advocacy Organizations |
NTEE Type | Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (379) Other conservation, environmental or beautification activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | July, 1984 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$142,172 | 3.39% | Scott Groene | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (UT) | 97.87 | |
Dogwood Alliance (NC) | 89.08 | |
Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PA) | 89.37 | |
Michigan Environmental Council (MI) | 90.28 | |
Property and Environment Research Center (MT) | 86.88 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
425 East 100 South
Salt Lake City,
UT 84111
tel: (801) 486-3161
fax: (801) 486-4233
EIN: 94-2936961
Tom Kenworthy
Chair
Scott Groene
Executive Director
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923