There are over 10,000 nonprofits currently registered in Utah. To view the full list, you can download the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Find UNA members by visiting our Nonprofit Member Directory. For an overview of the nonprofit impact in Utah please see our 2022 Nonprofit Fact Sheet.
All businesses in Utah are recommended to register with the Utah Department of Commerce either as a "DBA" (Doing Business As), corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership. Businesses should also obtain a business license from the city or county in which they are located.
Frequently Asked Questions. During the 2024 legislative session, the Utah Legislature passed H.B. 43, Charitable Solicitations Act Amendments. Effective , nonprofit charitable organizations are no longer required to submit an annual registration with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection.
The board of directors make up the governing body of the nonprofit corporation and are committed to the purpose and success of the organization. The IRS requires a minimum of three unrelated individuals and Utah law requires them to be 18 years of age or older.
$324.50 (General Business License) – Private Foundations and Nonprofit organizations that seek funds from their members only, are required to have a General Business License. You can apply for it online. The license is valid for 2 years. Note some organizations, like churches, could be exempt from these registrations.
How to start a nonprofit in 9 easy steps Incorporate your nonprofit. Secure an Employer Identification Number (EIN) ... Elect a board of directors. Create your bylaws. Develop a conflict of interest policy. Apply for federal tax-exempt status. File for state tax exemptions. Register to fundraise where required.
Ing to a study by Bain Capital Private Equity, the optimal number of directors for boards to make a decision is seven. Every added board member after that decreases decision-making by 10%. Nonprofits can use that as a starting metric before considering the organization's life cycle, mission and fundraising needs.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Utah Name Your Organization. Recruit Incorporators and Initial Directors. Appoint a Registered Agent. Prepare and File Articles of Incorporation. File Initial Report. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) ... Store Nonprofit Records. Establish Initial Governing Documents and Policies.