Utah Foundation

“The 990 is reviewed by the executive director, board treasurer, and board chairman for accuracy and proper presentation. The executive director will address any questions and relay any suggestions for change.”

“Executive director compensation is determined by the executive committee (a nine-member committee of the board given the task of governing the foundation's operations more closely than the entire board.) the executive committee is independent of the individuals whose compensation is being determined. In determining a reasonable level of compensation, board members consider salaries paid to other similar positions in the region. The deliberation and determination of the executive committee is done without staff present. Their final decision is recorded in the executive committee meeting minutes.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available for public inspection upon request at the organization's offices.”

“To promote a thriving economy, a well-prepared work force, and a high quality of life for utahns by performing thorough, well-supported research that helps policy makers, business and community leaders, and citizens better understand complex issues and providing practical, well-reasoned recommendations for policy change.”

“It was an extremely productive year for utah foundation, with 17 publications, the launch of our new podcast (search for utah thrives on itunes or other podcast sources), blog posts about a wide variety of policy issues, and forums all around the state. We were the first (and one of the only) groups to host the four leading candidates for governor in one event, at the kickoff of our utah priorities project. The utah priorities project starts with a rigorous dan jones survey to determine the top 10 issues of major election years. We then structure events and our research agenda around those issues, work with news media outlets for special coverage on the issues, and urge candidates to focus on their solutions to those problems. Research & communications: 87,000 reports & summaries viewed online 1,000 attendees at forums 27 speaking engagements 192 news articles about our work 13 podcast episodes 31 blog posts 10 utah priorities briefs 7 research reports the 2016 utah priorities project - top 10 issues: healthcare air quality k-12 education state taxes & gov't spending jobs & the economy water supply & quality crime & safety partisan politics homelessness & poverty the environment”