Monthly Archives: February 2026

Utah Thrives Podcast | Nonprofits in Utah

Written by: Dan Bammes

There are more than 12,500 non-profit organizations in Utah, according to data from the Internal Revenue Service. Most of them are very small, with less than $50,000 in annual revenue, though some are much larger. The number is growing and it appears the sector as a whole is flourishing. At the request of the Utah Nonprofits Association, the Utah Foundation has just published a report on the state of Utah’s nonprofit sector. In this edition … Continued

#1 Finding from 2025: Utah’s Soaring Social Capital

Written by: Shawn Teigen

The Finding Of the 14 research reports released in 2025, there were a lot of key findings. The Utah Foundation’s Board of Directors selected the top 10. In 1st place: “In 2025, Utah had the highest Social Capital Index score in the nation and has consistently been among the top states over the previous 12 years.” The Details How does Utah do so well? This year, Utah ranks first or second nationally across three of … Continued

#2 Finding from 2025: Voting Turnout and Vote-by-Mail

Written by: Shawn Teigen

The Finding Of the 14 research reports released in 2025, there were a lot of key findings. The Utah Foundation’s Board of Directors selected the top 10. In 2nd place: “Voter turnout in Utah improved markedly with the adoption of universal mail-in voting, rising from 44th in 2014 to 13th in 2018. Utah may revert to among the lowest of states with the removal of universal mail-in voting scheduled for 2029.” The Details Civic engagement … Continued