Equality Utah Foundation

“The form 990 is prepared by a cpa firm. It is reviewed for completeness and accuracy by the organization's contract cfo, the executive director, and the finance committee. A copy of the return is also provided to the full board of directors prior to filing.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually with board members and management. In addition, the conflict of interest policy is reviewed with new board members and before any large transactions are entered into or significant decisions are made. The organization requires that all board members and management annually disclose any potential conflicts of interest. When potential conflicts of interest are disclosed, the executive committee is responsible for reviewing those conflicts and determining the appropriate action to be taken, such as a recusal from discussion and voting on issues related to the conflict.”

“In determining the executive director's compensation, the organization uses a committee consisting of individuals who are independent from the executive director. The organization relies on comparablility data, such as salary surveys and similar data, to establish a reasonable level of compensation based on the position, size of the organization, and region. The deliberation and determination of compensation is contemporaneously documented.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the publice upon written request to the organization's offices.”

“Our ambassador program trains lgbtq students in effective advocacy, how to conduct voter registration drives, and how to build bridges with people who see the world differently. In february, we will bring these students to the capitol for our legislative summit. We are giving them the tools they need to have a positive impact on their campus. We provided 10 students on campuses across the state with this opportunity in 2023. We have been fortunate to help support 56 lgbtq college students with their academic success by providing both scholarships and mentorships. It's our way of assisting young people to see the potential they have inside themselves to grow and achieve great things. We work in partnership with goldman sachs and bridge investment group to provide these students with mentors from our community. Mentors aim to guide students in developing the skills they need for professional success. We have observed significant progress in their interest in learning and willingness to engage with new ideas. We've also incorporated well-being, mental health, and mindfulness into our program.”

“The organization works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and to defend human and civial rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (lgbtq)utahns. The organization raised awareness of quality issues through speaking engagements and other programs.”