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.
- ENERGY Researched issues related to federal approvals for oil and gas development, public health and environmental protection. There was an emphasis on issues related to air and water quality, wildlife habitat and special emphasis areas. Tracked leasing of public lands for oil, gas and coal and determined where sensitive values may be compromised by this leasing. Summarized and provided this information to the public through paper and electronic medium.
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.
Who funds Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for SUWA
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $11,358,273 | $5,056,719 | 124.6% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $883,277 | $571,357 | 54.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $411,496 | $-328,371 | 225.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $11,650 | $13,210 | -11.8% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $5,734 | $5,752 | -0.3% |
| Total revenues | $12,670,430 | $5,318,667 | 138.2% |
Organizations like SUWA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Mass Audubon | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, MA | $56,198,154 |
| Wild Montana (MWA) | 501(c)(3) | Helena, MT | $3,987,071 |
| Delaware Nature Society | 501(c)(3) | Hockessin, DE | $4,039,490 |
| The Access Fund | 501(c)(3) | Boulder, CO | $3,504,708 |
| The Wildlands Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Oak Glen, CA | $13,845,567 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $5,057,979 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | 501(c)(3) | Friday Harbor, WA | $3,901,778 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) | 501(c)(3) | Bozeman, MT | $3,719,249 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Albuquerque, NM | $4,149,741 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Far Hills, NJ | $6,233,164 |
Data update history
September 16, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 29, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 9, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationPolitical advocacyLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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/Â
- Phone
- (801) 486-3161
- Facebook page
- SouthernUtahWildernessAllianceÂ
- Twitter profile
- @southernutwildÂ
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
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 119083
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2026-08-19
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