Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

“Form 990 is reviewed by key executive committee members and a copy is provided to all board members prior to filing.”

“Organization has written conflict of interest policy which is reviewed annually. All directors and employees are aware of the policy and the enforcement. The organization monitors the employees and directors by questionnaire to see that the policy is followed.”

“The executive committee periodically evaluate the performance of management and their compensation is approved by a vote of the directors.”

“Documents available upon request.”

“Grand staircase escalante partners is committed to honoring the past and safeguarding the future of grand staircase-escalante national monument and its connected landscapes and watersheds through science, conservation, and education. The organization's vision is: honor the land. Learn its lessons.”

“The organization meets its mission by working with the bureau of land management (blm), other agencies, universities and other partner organizations on conservation, restoration, education and research projects within the monument and on public lands within the greater landscape region of the monument and with other units of the conservation lands system that are managed by the blm. The organization has the following strategies to guide its efforts: science: expanding our knowledge and understanding of the natural wonders, biodiversity, and unique ecosystems with which this landscape is endowed by actively supporting and participating in scientific and historical investigation. This includes conducting climate change research as well as launching a climate change mitigation campaign aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action related to the protection of grand staircase-escalante national monument and all public lands; conservation: ensuring that grand staircase-escalantes assets culture, ecology, history, recreation, and scienceare recognized, sustained, and enhanced for posterity through collaborative on-the-ground restoration work and invasive species removal; education: providing places and spaces where adults and youth can meet, exchange ideas, and participate in learning activities, resulting in the building of knowledge and expertise needed to advance local, national, and international interests in the grand staircase- escalante region.”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 63,185. Management and general expenses 6,348. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 69,533. Contract services: program service expenses 186,633. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 186,633. In-kind donations: program service expenses -62,802. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -62,802.”