Yuma Crossing National Heritage

“After receipt of the 990 form, from walker & armstrong cpa firm, the form will be given to board members prior to the board meeting for their review and questions. At the first board meeting after receipt of the 990 form, the board will vote to approve the 990.”

“Is signed on date of hire or board appointment and board members and employees sign each year after that. Individual is responsible to update at any occurance of conflict. The acceptance of the policy states that they agree to the responsiblility of disclosure.”

“The executive director's salary is subject to the approval of the board.”

“Requests will be acknowledged within three business days. There is a charge of 50 cents per page.”

“Through collaboration and partnership with local municipal, state and federal agencies and community groups, the yuma crossing national heritage area's (ycnha) mission is to preserve and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the lower colorado river area known as the yuma crossing. Through education and community outreach, ycnha interprets the historical significance of the region. In particular, ycnha is responsible for conservation and enhancement of the yuma crossing national landmark.”

“The seventh year of operations and maintenance of the yuma east wetlands (yew), a 400 acre multi-species conservation program site along the lower colorado river. This area is also a hiking and recreation area for community members and visitors to yuma. In fy 2024 grant funding allowed completion of two recreational park projects where walking trails, shade ramadas, irrigation, trees, shrubs and wildlife interpretive signage were added to a total of 10 acres in two wetland areas along the colorado river. For the third year, from private foundational funding, ycnha's field trip program was expanded to 3rd - 5th grades, doubling in-person student attendees (3,106 this year versus 1,400 last year) from 32 yuma county schools. The stem based curriculum includes lessons on desert southwest history, river and wetlands ecology, and now offers an entertaining virtual video component viewed by 114 classes locally but is also available nationwide. Two key positions were filled after completing careful restructure and promotion plans. Continuing a collaborative effort with community partners and businesses to initiate a tourism campaign for the "historic yuma experience." continued operations and management of two historic state parks/museums which are elements of the yuma crossing national historic landmark.”

“In-kind revenue 362,024 fundraising expenses 24,050 in-kind expense -362,024 fundraising expenses -24,050”