Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
The mission of the organization is the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau and Utahs West Desert, and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans.
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance at a glance
In short: Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance gave $850K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $850K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $850,000
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $850,000
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $850,000
- Total assets
- $32,136,436
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stewardship Utah Foundation ($850K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $850K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stewardship Utah Foundation South Sale Lake, UT | General Support | $850,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,136,436 | $12,670,430 | $5,778,688 | $850,000 | 1 | $1,294,773 |
| 2023 | $24,495,908 | $5,318,667 | $4,584,792 | $300,000 | 1 | $242,986 |
| 2022 | $22,193,836 | $4,451,167 | $4,497,880 | $350,000 | 1 | $145,561 |
| 2021 | $25,303,976 | $8,874,385 | $4,131,086 | $425,000 | 2 | $1,103,639 |
| 2020 | $20,080,723 | $5,578,015 | $3,888,620 | $315,000 | 1 | $722,603 |
About Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $850K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is led by Scott Groene, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Groene
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Tom Kenworthy
Chair
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Bloch
Legal Director & Attorney
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Ani Kame'enui
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hansjoerg Wyss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Schumann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oriana Sandoval
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Buccino
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Y. Hoskisson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tera Benally
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Chavez-Houck
Vice Chair & Secretary
Trustee → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Schmit
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anne Milliken (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Maryboy (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Rich Ingebretsen (2020–2021) — Vice Chair & Secretary
- Former: Terry Tempest Williams (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $186K, to Scott Groene (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
How much does Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance give each year?
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance gave $850K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance?
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance reported $32.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.7M.
What is Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance?
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $32.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance operate?
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has awarded grants in California, Utah.
What is Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance's EIN?
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2936961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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