Grand Canyon Conservancy

“The association's audit and finance committees, as well as the cfo, review the form 990 before the final version is emailed to all directors for their review prior to filing.”

“Board members will attest to the fact there are no conflicts of interest, or disclose such conflicts in writing on an annual basis and agree to notify the board should their status change.”

“Grand canyon association is a member of a third party organization that performs member salary surveys and provides comparability data to their members. This information is used in determining salary and benefit payments for officers, directors, and employees.”

“Grand canyon association is a member of a third party organization that performs member salary surveys and provides comparability data to their members. This information is used in determining salary and benefit payments for officers, directors, and employees.”

“Maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north carolina, north dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, tennessee, utah, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, dist of columbia”

“The organization will provide any necessary documentation upon request, within three business days. If request is made in person or via us mail, individual is given or mailed a hard copy; if request is received via email, individual is emailed an electronic copy. The 990 is available for public viewing on guidestar's website.”

“Inlcuding the endangered california condor and the threatened mexican spotted owl, require assistance to ensure their native habitat remains a place of refuge. Funding will provide for expanded monitoring of the mexican spotted owl, tracking endangered california condors and hosting the hawkwatch international annual raptor migration study. Indian garden is a restful oasis to all who hike along the bright angel trail. The majority of picnic tables at indian garden had deteriorated into splintering safety hazards and were in need of replacement. In 2014, gca raised funds to replace and ship 33 heavy galvanized steel picnic tables to indian garden, restoring comfort to hikers who visit this beautiful gem in the canyon. Grand canyon's diverse plant population can be found in the folds of thousands of meandering side canyons, along the mighty colorado river, at the edges of seeps and springs, and on the rims of the canyon. Gca raised funds to create a demonstration garden located just north of the el tovar hotel along the rim. This garden will allow visitors to explore and learn about the grand canyon's diverse vegetation population. Gca supports grand canyon's junior ranger program. More than 60,000 new junior rangers earned their badges at grand canyon national park in 2014. In 2014, gca funded a team of archaeologists and staff to work to mitigate the adverse affects of erosion and heavy visitor traffic at the whitemore rock art panel. The sacred rock art site and a prehistoric midden (an area of accumulated domestic waste like corncobs and pot shards) were protected from harms way. This long term preservation work was in accordance with the national historic preservation act in partnership with the pueblo of zuni. Gca piloted three, week-long volunteer programs for members to help give back to the park. This program resulted in over 336 hours valued at 22,000 in labor. Kolb studio, located on the very edge of the canyon, was the home and business of grand canyon pioneers emery and ellsworth kolb. Gca funded a restoration project that will continue to preserve the 100 year old historic building and allow it to remain open for the public to enjoy. Hikers from all over the world come to enjoy grand canyon's renowned trails. Gca funded restoration of trails that were damaged due to foot and mule traffic and erosion. In 2014, gca specifically raised funds to restore the clear creek trail. Gca's polk fellowship endowment fund creates fellowships that immerse students in grand canyon science. The three fellowships focus on archaeology, vegetation, and wildlife research at grand canyon national park. Gca presented the 6th annual celebration of art at grand canyon. This event included a plein air art competition, an auction and an exhibition of art in the gallery at kolb studio. This annual event raises funds toward the eventual creation of a permanent art venue at grand canyon. Membership is a key component of gca's efforts to create a steady base of support for grand canyon national park. In 2014, gca's membership grew to over 13,000 members.”

“Programs and publications, funding improvements, restoring historic buildings, supporting sustainable practices, improving trails and trail safety, funding search and rescue efforts, and providing funds for scientific research. The grand canyon field institute continues to inspire people through expert-led in depth learning adventures at grand canyon. The field institute conducted more than 284 classes providing 37,641 educational hours for over 2,606 participants. Gca's travelin' trunk and video loan program provides outreach educational materials for k-12 educators and children which reached nearly 5,000 students in 2014. Gca creates award winning books and merchandise featuring grand canyon and the colorado plateau. Gca published the third edition of grand canyon women by betty levengood in 2014 adding the lives of three new women and significant rewrites and updates to older chapters from the 2004 edition.”

“Inventory cost of goods sold 2,908,803 celebration of art expenses 81,420 inventory cost of goods sold -2,908,803 celebration of art expenses -81,420”

“During the year ended december 31, 2014, the association changed its accounting policy and decided to expense improvements to buildings located in the grand canyon national park (the park). Previously, the association capitalized and depreciated the improvements over their estimated useful lives. The association adopted this change in accounting principle because nps owns all land, buildings and improvements located in the park, and the cooperating agreement between nps and the association is silent regarding future benefits, or reversionary interest in these improvements.”