Utopia Foundation Inc
TO HELP CREATE A WORLD WHERE COMMUNITIES THRIVE AND EVERY PERSON GOES TO BED FEELING NOURISHED, LOVED, HAPPY AND HOPEFUL ABOUT TOMORROW.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$9K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$9K
About Utopia Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Utopia Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $335.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,534,347 | $1,533,374 | $1,595,893 |
| Revenue | $1,626,500 | $1,268,736 | $1,492,459 |
| Expenses | $1,508,577 | $1,297,509 | $1,636,359 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $335 | $568 | $-16,164 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northern Michigan E3 ($9,416).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN E3 TRAVERSE CITY, MI | DIVERSITY/EQUALITY | $9,416 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA HARDING | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| PAUL SUTHERLAND | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| ALISON ARNOLD | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LISA NEW | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KARLA CORDERO | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NOMVULA BUTHELEZI | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AKASHA SUTHERLAND | MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utopia Foundation Inc?
Utopia Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Utopia Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Utopia Foundation Inc holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $9K in 2024.
Where does Utopia Foundation Inc operate?
Utopia Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Utopia Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Utopia Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $9K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Utopia Foundation Inc's EIN?
Utopia Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2392335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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