Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance reported $13.6 million in revenue and $5.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.82 went to program services, $6.67 to management and general costs and $4.51 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 92.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $179,192 (LEGAL DIRECTOR/ATTORNEY). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 112% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $5.1MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.8% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 6.7% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 92.3% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $179,192 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.52% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 100.7 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 12 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseWILDERNESS 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. Submitted written comments, pursuant to Federal Register notices and draft travel management plans
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. Assisted federal agencies in remediating physical impacts from illegal ORV use
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. Submitted written comments, pursuant to Federal Register notices and draft environmental assessments
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL DIRECTOR/ATTORNEY Key employee, 040.00 hrs/week | $164,967 | $0 | $14,225 | $179,192 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 040.00 hrs/week | $149,989 | $0 | $9,256 | $159,245 |
2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $315K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b12 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 538
- Volunteers Part I, line 6285
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| S L MAILING & PRINTING Mailing printing | $162,370 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
50 private foundations reported grants to Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance totaling $268K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance reported that 88.8% of its $5.1 million in expenses went to program services, 6.7% to management and general and 4.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $179,192, for the role of LEGAL DIRECTOR/ATTORNEY (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance get its money?
Of $13.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 92.3% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-2936961 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202622539349300117 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503119349303095 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202412769349300321 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322549349301417 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202201929349300030 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131799349300538 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202001969349304060 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-2936961: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.