Aiden Jonkman Claims $10,000 Prize and Selects The Family Place
After five weeks of clues, record engagement and plenty of miles on Utah trails, Aiden Jonkman found the hidden wallet and selected The Family Place to share in the $20,000 prize.
Bank of Utah’s fourth annual Where’s the Wallet Cash Quest sent thousands of Utahns searching for a hidden wallet worth $20,000, and this year’s hunt didn’t disappoint. A new clue released each week challenged treasure hunters to dig into Utah history, recognize local landmarks and piece together the path to the prize. Profit the Pig side quests extended the adventure into communities across the state, where bonus clues led hunters to a hidden piggy bank and additional prizes. As theories and trail stories filled social media, the quest became a shared adventure that rewarded one hunter’s determination and brought another $10,000 to a nonprofit serving children and families in need.
After five weeks of searching, the hunt ended near Alien Tower at the Point of the Mountain, overlooking Bank of Utah’s newest branch in Lehi. That’s where Aiden Jonkman’s persistence and confidence that he had cracked the clues led him to the hidden wallet.
A Search Worth the Miles
Aiden said he first learned about Where’s the Wallet from a billboard before seeing a digital ad that caught his attention. He soon began following the hunt on social media and listening to the Cache Me Outside podcast as he worked to piece together the clues.
Although he got off to a later start, he spent the next three weeks searching Utah trails and testing his theories. The day before finding the wallet, Aiden completed a long hike near Horsetail Falls that didn’t lead to the prize. But the miles and the uneventful search didn’t discourage him.
The next day, he headed to the Alien Tower trail, confident he had cracked the clues. He kept searching until he proved himself right.
In fact, Aiden later saw a social media post from another treasure hunter who had searched within about 5 feet of the wallet. He couldn’t help but feel for the fellow hunter who had come so close.
As the winner, Aiden received $10,000 from Bank of Utah. He plans to use the money to help his family, including paying tuition, making a needed car repair and taking steps toward starting a business.
“Where’s the Wallet is a one-of-a-kind adventure that brings Utahns together to solve clues, explore our beautiful state and give back to the community,” said Cherie Hanson, senior vice president of marketing and communications at Bank of Utah. “We loved seeing the excitement build throughout the quest, and Aiden’s story is a great reminder that persistence pays off. We’re also grateful that the adventure will make a meaningful difference for children and families through The Family Place.”
Sharing the Prize With The Family Place
The Where’s the Wallet winner receives $10,000 and chooses a local nonprofit to receive the other half of the $20,000 prize from Bank of Utah.
After researching several organizations, Aiden selected The Family Place. He was touched by the support it provides to children and families, as well as the recognition the organization has received for its work. The Family Place has been named Best Nonprofit Organization and Best Place to Volunteer for five consecutive years.
Bank of Utah presented the organization with a $10,000 donation in honor of Aiden’s selection.
Founded in 1982, The Family Place is dedicated to strengthening families and protecting children. Through locations in Logan, Hyrum and Smithfield, the nonprofit provides therapy, family education and crisis support, along with Kids Place, a free temporary care program that gives children a safe, home-like place to stay when caregivers need additional support.
The organization also operates the Starfish Children’s Shelter for children transitioning into foster care and offers trauma-informed services, parenting resources, educational workshops and community programs. The donation will help The Family Place continue providing essential care and support to children and families throughout the region.
The Countdown to Next Year Begins
Bank of Utah extends its thanks to everyone who studied the clues, followed the hunt, searched the trails and joined the adventure. Whether treasure hunters came within a few feet of the wallet or simply discovered a new corner of Utah along the way, they helped make the 2026 quest the most engaging yet.
Congratulations to Aiden Jonkman and The Family Place. To all our treasure hunters, we’ll see you next year for another incredible quest.
