Utah Foundation

We’re feeling especially grateful for our incredible Board of Trustees today. Thank you to those who joined us in person for lunch at our office and to those who participated virtually. Your time, insight, and commitment mean so much to our work.☀️

While researching COVID learning loss, Research Assistant Stine Jergensen, discovered that there is evidence to suggest that absent classmates make it twice as likely for students to miss the next school day. Stayed tuned for her research report!

The increased use of mobile devices in educational settings has raised questions about whether they harm Utah students’ learning experiences. 📚 Read more in our blog post: utahfoundation.org/2026/03/signif…

Who is in Utah’s prison system and what factors shaped their path there? Our latest report takes a closer look at the data behind Utah’s incarcerated population. Understanding the data helps inform better conversations about policy. Read the report here: utahfoundation.org/reports/people…

Happy 14-year work anniversary to our president, Shawn Teigen! 🎉 We’re grateful for his leadership and for all the ways he helps keep the research moving forward. Thanks for everything you do, Shawn!

...At the Utah Foundation, that looks like digging into issues like housing, education, criminal justice, health, and economic mobility, and translating complex data into insights that can drive meaningful change across Utah. ☀️

...But Ashley practices macro social work, which focuses on the bigger picture: policies, systems, and community-level change.

Happy National Social Workers Month! 💙 We’re celebrating our very own social worker, Ashley Marshall-Cantor, here at the Utah Foundation. When many people think of social work, they picture one-on-one counseling or direct service. And that work is vital...

A good start to the year: a special report, a research brief, and three full research reports! Check out our work at utahfoundation.org ☀️

While northern Utah deals with rain, southern Utah has had perfect weather to enjoy the state's breathtaking views. 📍Canyonlands National Park 📸Scott Taylor via kutv.com/chimein

Good Tuesday morning! ❄️ Several Utah resorts are waking up to fresh snow, with far northern Utah picking up around a foot overnight. A great start to the day if you’re heading up to the mountains—enjoy the powder!

Founded in 1945, @UtahFoundation is a nonprofit research organization that provides clear, nonpartisan analysis and publishes yearly reports to inform Utahns. President Shawn Teigen joins us with more on #SpeakingonBusiness: loom.ly/qkkPDb8 #UtahFuture #StateofUtah

This short survey will ask for your insights on outreach, events, and content for 2026. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Thank you for being willing to help us shape our outreach this year! Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We want your input! As the Utah Foundation works to create illuminating, independent public policy research, we would like to learn more about your interests and the different ways you'd like to hear from us.

Almost all (about 98%) of rental assistance is directed to households with very low incomes. These are households that earn less than 50% of the median income in the area, which is the income of the “middle-earner” in an area. Read more in our new brief: utahfoundation.org/reports/snapsh…

Let's talk about rental assistance! Read all about it in our new research brief: utahfoundation.org/reports/snapsh…

In fact, little Kane County ranks near the top of the list, largely due to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Read more in our report about nonprofits: utahfoundation.org/reports/the-st…

Utah’s charities add a relatively large value to the state. In terms of income and assets per capita, Utah outperforms the nation by about 75%. This is not equal across the counties....

Check out our new report about Utah's nonprofits. We analyzed Utah's charities from their IRS filings. Read more here: utahfoundation.org/reports/the-st…

Don't have time to sit down and read our report about non-profits in Utah? We've got you covered! 🎧 Listen to our staff discuss the research findings on our podcast here or where ever you get your podcasts: utahfoundation.org/2026/02/utah-t…