As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (access designation letter by clicking here), FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake relies upon the generosity of our members, individual donations, foundations, and grants. Individual memberships and donations provide the bulk of our funding at approximately 50% of our annual revenue. Foundation grants generate 37%, corporate grants 12%, and government grants generate 1%.
Help protect Great Salt Lake with a donation or membership.
Donate to protect Great Salt Lake in perpetuity via our Agency Fund.
Annual Reports
- Download the 2018-2019 Annual Report
- 2019/2020 Annual Report
- 2020/2021 Annual Report
- 2021/2022 Annual Report
- 2022/2023 Annual Report
With an annual operating budget under $400,000, FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake spends a majority of funds on Programming (79%), including our Education Programs, the Doyle W. Stephens Research Program, and the Alfred Lambourne Arts Program. Fundraising costs average 11%, and administrative expenses 10%.
Expenses
Ethical Standards
FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake seeks to operate with the highest ethical standards. In May of 2017, FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake earned the Fundraising and Resource Development Badge from Utah Nonprofits Association.
Download our ratified (May 4, 2017) Donor Bill of Rights and/or Code of Ethical Standards below.