EIN 94-2936961

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
36
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
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.
Total revenues
$4,451,167
2022
Total expenses
$4,497,880
2022
Total assets
$22,193,836
2022
Num. employees
36
2022

Program areas at SUWA

WILDERNESS Distributed prepared bulletins and researched wilderness topics. Examined laws and policies that control these resources and provided information gained to the public. Facilitated citizen engagement with state and federal governmental agencies to educate decision-makers. Maintained and grew external communications with public through social media campaigns. Engaged with news media to educate the public and further build public support.
- RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS RMP Submitted written comments, pursuant to Federal Register notices, for draft RMP, draft National Conservation Plan, draft Wilderness Plan, and draft Travel Management Plans. Examined laws and policies that control public lands and resources, conducted meetings with state and federal agency staff, consulted with scientists for better management of natural and cultural resources, and provided information to the public.
OFF ROAD VEHICLE ORV Researched the legal framework for the ORV issue, performed on-the-ground surveys of ORV routes and use, and assessed agency compliance with federal statutes. Educated the public, media and decision-makers on the potential impacts of ORV use on natural and cultural resources on public lands, and various feasible and reasonable solutions.

Grants made by SUWA

GranteeAmount
Rural Utah Project Education Fund$350,000

Who funds Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$260,883
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$126,450
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$126,200
...and 75 more grants received totalling $1,053,651

Personnel at SUWA

NameTitleCompensation
Scott GroeneExecutive Director$174,428
Clayton DaughenbaughOrganizing Director and Midwest Organizer
Grant StevensCommunications Director
Mathew GrossMedia Director
Michelle MartineauAdministrative and Human Resources Director
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for SUWA

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,295,733
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$480,382
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-334,821
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,873
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,451,167

Form 990s for SUWA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-11990View PDF
2021-122022-07-11990View PDF
2020-122021-06-28990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
2018-122019-09-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $7,977 from Give Lively Foundation
August 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 48 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Beagle Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
425 E 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
suwa.org/ 
Phone
(801) 486-3161
Facebook page
SouthernUtahWildernessAlliance 
Twitter profile
@southernutwild 
IRS details
EIN
94-2936961
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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