Nonprofit · EIN 84-1407056
UTAH PET PARTNERS
Tax-exempt · SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $118,131 | $97,713 | $20,418 | $117,616 | -$378 | $117,994 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $68,223 | $76,685 | -$8,462 | $98,014 | $438 | $97,576 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $59,153 | $64,081 | -$4,928 | $108,508 | $2,470 | $106,038 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,797
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $380
- Other revenue
- $6,954
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $30,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $28,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $62,197
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,373
- Travel
- $22
- Program services (functional)
- $67,077
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,945
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,691
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $98,014
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,616
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$378
- Net assets, end of year
- $117,994
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $117,994
- Gross receipts
- $118,131
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 166
- State of legal domicile
- UT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANY HILLSTEAD | Executive Director | 25 | $30,000 |
| LAURA CABANILLA | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE JACKSON | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LOIS HUEBNER | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA ZIMMER | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE STURROCK | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY PEARSON | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MOSS | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER SODERQUIST | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELODIE GREENE | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA ROSSI ANDERSON | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANY HILLSTEAD | Executive Director | 25 | $31,057 |
| JOYCE TEGTMEIER | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE JACKSON | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LOIS HUEBNER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA CABANILLA | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PEEKS | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANY HILLSTEAD | Executive Director | 40 | $24,989 |
| JOYCE TEGTMEIER | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE JACKSON | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA LeCLUYSE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA CABANILLA | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PEEKS | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10102 S REDWOOD RD UNIT 95507, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095-6622
- In care of
- % MELANY HILLSTEAD
- Signed the 990
- MELANY HILLSTEAD, Executive Director
- Phone
- (801) 706-1389
- Return prepared by
- SIMPSON AND COMPANY
Mission
The mission of Utah Pet Partners is improving human health and well being in partnership with therapy animals. We do this through recruitment, training, testing, mentoring, support and supervision of qualified volunteer human-animal teams. We do facility site assessment and professional training and volunteer service in a variety of settings as well community education re benefits of animals.
Program accomplishments
- UPP recruits, trains, tests, mentors and supports qualified volunteer Pet Partner registered animal/handler teams to provide animal assisted interventions to clients of all ages and income levels throughout Utah. Our dedicated staff assess and prepare facility sites for our teams, educating healthcare, social service, library and education professionals to effectively partner with the volunteer teams to enhance their client's therapeutic experience. Our specially trained teams provide over 5 thousand hours of volunteer service a year(an equivalent of over $120,700 of donated time)in hospitals and healthcare settings, mental health settings, shelters, schools, libraries, universities, and courts. In addition, UPP provides public education concerning the benefits of the human-animal bond in specific presentations, engages in research and special partnerships with educational instititions and human health professionals to explore the potential of animal-assisted therapy, and participates in workplace wellness events for a variety of high-stress businesses.Expenses $67,077
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1407056
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $117,616
- Income (IRS master file)
- $118,131
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $118,131 | $97,713 | $117,616 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $68,223 | $76,685 | $98,014 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $59,153 | $64,081 | $108,508 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $114,670 | $75,775 | $112,294 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1407056).
Questions about UTAH PET PARTNERS
- What is the EIN of UTAH PET PARTNERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UTAH PET PARTNERS is 84-1407056.
- Is UTAH PET PARTNERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to UTAH PET PARTNERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UTAH PET PARTNERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UTAH PET PARTNERS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UTAH PET PARTNERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of UTAH PET PARTNERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (MELANY HILLSTEAD, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does UTAH PET PARTNERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $118,131, expenses of $97,713 and total assets of $117,616 at year end.
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