2022-05-04T16:56:47-05:00 2021-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 20 EAST THOMAS ROAD SUITE 2300 PHOENIX AZ 85012 990 2021-01-01 860179548 GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY GRAN 9286382481 PO BOX 399 GRAND CANYON AZ 86023 MINYIN HART CFO 9286382481 2022-04-29 1 MINYIN HART 999009999 JACQUELINE ECKMAN P01300648 6022662248 2022-04-29 0 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z THERESA MCMULLAN PO BOX 399 GRAND CANYON AZ 86023 21298225 0 X WWW.GRANDCANYON.ORG X 1932 AZ SUPPORT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL WONDER OF THE GRAND CANYON. 18 18 121 18 0 0 2920771 7119647 150012 290989 602873 1228403 3186393 7080095 6860049 15719134 5114645 3569743 0 0 2605232 4080750 200344 747853 1510177 1247606 2122545 9167827 10520891 -2307778 5198243 21480021 25938444 1827599 887150 19652422 25051294 X THE MISSION OF THE GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY IS TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS OF PARK CHAMPIONS TO CHERISH AND SUPPORT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL WONDER OF THE GRAND CANYON. GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY IS THE OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER OF THE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, OPERATING RETAIL SHOPS WITHIN THE PARK, AND PROVIDING PREMIER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE REGION. SUPPORTERS FUND PROJECTS INCLUDING THE PRESERVATION AND SAFEGUARDING OF GRAND CANYON CULTURE AND HISTORY, TRAILS AND HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC, AND THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. 0 0 7668085 3569743 7017213 SEE SCHEDULE O. 0 0 290989 FIELD INSTITUTE:THE GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY FIELD INSTITUTE EXTENDS THE EDUCATION REACH OF THE PARK WITH EXPERT-LED TRIPS AND TOURS AT THE GRAND CANYON. THE FIELD INSTITUTE ALSO HOSTS THE CANYON FIELD SCHOOL, A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE THAT OFFERS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE HEIGHTS AND DEPTHS OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. THE CANYON FIELD SCHOOL PROVIDES 1-5 DAY CURRICULUM-BASED, RANGER-LED PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS (MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY LEVEL). THE MISSION OF THE CANYON FIELD SCHOOL IS TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL SPACES THROUGH AFFORDABLE, FUN, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE GOAL OF THE FIELD SCHOOL IS TO HAVE 50% OF PARTICIPATION COMING FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. GCC RESUMED FIELD INSTITUTE PROGRAMMING IN 2021 TO INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL RIVER TRIPS, DAY TOURS, AND SEVERAL MULTI DAY BACKPACK TRIPS IN THE CANYON. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPANTS LED BY FIELD EXPERTS AND PROFESSIONALS. 0 0 0 AID TO USDA FOREST SERVICE:GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY OPERATES A RETAIL OUTLET AT KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST AT JACOB LAKE, AZ. OUR PROGRAMS ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE KAIBAB FOREST AND SURROUNDING AREA AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE US FOREST SERVICE. 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THERE WERE NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE SUPPORT TEST BASED ON THE INCLUSION OF THESE AMOUNTS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 0 6387633 187830 732401 55516 7252348 5837360 566473 16200 6387633 3963920 1324088 639352 90000 5837360 4021635 245353 -215768 87300 3963920 3343398 283091 479646 84500 4021635 0.00000 0.95000 0.05000 1 0 249389 197726 51663 911138 704176 206962 191549 164861 26688 285313 ROYALTY ADVANCES 50990 BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN ASSETS HELD AT A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 3127545 3178535 CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 51362 OTHER LIABILITIES 6566 57928 X 21667988 -220685 456495 421314 657124 21010864 75875 -5367605 -5291730 15719134 16269116 456495 5367605 5824100 10445016 75875 75875 10520891 PART III, LINE 1A: THE CONSERVANCY COLLECTS AND DISPLAYS FINE ART AND FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS THAT PERTAIN TO THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK AND SURROUNDING REGIONS. THE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS AND ADDS TO ITS ART COLLECTIONS THROUGH THIRD-PARTY GIFTS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS. THE ART COLLECTION IS PRESERVED AND RESTORED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS ORIGINAL VALUE. THE ART COLLECTION AND CONTRIBUTED ITEMS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART III, LINE 4: THE CONSERVANCY COLLECTS AND DISPLAYS FINE ART AND FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS THAT PERTAIN TO THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK AND SURROUNDING REGIONS. PART V, LINE 4: GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY HAS SIX ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT THE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. EACH HAS A DONOR-DIRECTED PURPOSE. THE FUNDS SUPPORT GREENWAY TRAILS, WILDLIFE RESEARCH, GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS, WILDERNESS TRAIL RESTORATION, AND GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY. PART X, LINE 2: NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAXES BECAUSE THE CONSERVANCY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AID TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IS DONATED AT COST. THE CONSERVANCY'S FORMS 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, FOR THE YEARS ENDING 2019, 2020 AND 2021 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST 421,314. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD MOVED TO THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE -5,269,233. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS MOVED TO THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE -9,844. RENTAL EXPENSES MOVED TO THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE -88,528. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD MOVED TO THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE 5,269,233. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS MOVED TO THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE 9,844. RENTAL EXPENSES MOVED TO THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE 88,528. X X X X X X X 1 AVALON CONSULTING GROUP 456 POPLAR LANE ANNAPOLIS MD 21403 MAILING 0 751943 297263 454680 ENGAGING NETWORKS LMT 2001 SOUTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC DC 20009 WEBSERVICE 0 0 1159 -1159 GERST GRANTS & NONPROFIT CONSULTING 32531 N SCOTTSDALE RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85266 GRANT WRITING 0 0 10038 -10038 RWT PRODUCTIONS LLC 8932 ORANGE HUNT LANE ANNANDALE VA 22003 DIRECT MAIL SERVICES 0 0 380150 -380150 MMI DIRECT 7160 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE SUITE COLUMBIA MD 21046 DIRECT MAIL SERVICES 0 0 5762 -5762 NAMES IN THE NEWS 2550 9TH STREET SUITE 114 BERKELEY CA 94710 DIRECT MAIL SERVICES 0 0 53481 -53481 751943 747853 4090 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY CELEBRATION OF ART 526146 224660 301486 211486 526146 224660 301486 211486 211486 90000 1 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PO BOX 129 GRAND CANYON AZ 86023 841024566 STATE OF ARIZONA 3569743 0 GENERAL SUPPORT 1 0 PART I, LINE 2: EACH GRANT RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO DEVELOP A SPENDING PLAN THAT DETAILS HOW FUNDS ARE BEING / HAVE BEEN SPENT IN FULFILLMENT OF THE ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF THE GRANT. EACH REQUEST FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS MUST DETAIL PROGRESS TOWARD THE FINAL OBJECTIVE. THE RECIPIENT MUST ALSO SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT THAT EXPLAINS HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GRANT. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 THERESA MCMULLAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 193645 0 0 0 0 0 8047 0 0 0 201692 0 0 0 MARIE BUCK CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATING OFFICER 147522 0 14976 0 0 0 5978 0 0 0 168476 0 0 0 DANIELLE SEGURA CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 138017 0 10800 0 0 0 5535 0 0 0 154352 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 BONUSES FOR THE YEAR ARE DETERMINED ANNUALLY IN FEBRUARY OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD DURING THE FEBRUARY QUARTER 1 MEETING. THE ELIGIBLE BONUS RANGE IS SET BETWEEN 0-5% AND IS BASED ON ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MEMBERS AND DONORS, GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY (GCC) FUNDS PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL INITIATIVES IN YOUTH EDUCATION, TRAIL RESTORATION, WILDLIFE AND HABITAT PROTECTION, AND ART AND CULTURE. WE OPERATE RETAIL OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE PARK AND A PORTION OF ALL STORE SALES GOES DIRECTLY TO BENEFIT PARK PROGRAMS. GCC EXTENDS THE PARK'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION BY PUBLISHING BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS RELATED TO THE GRAND CANYON REGION AND THROUGH THE GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY FIELD INSTITUTE, WHICH LEADS VISITORS INTO THE CANYON AND ALONG THE RIM WITH RECOGNIZED EXPERTS. THE FOLLOWING ARE SELECT PROJECTS FUNDED IN 2021: TRAILS FOREVER: A TRAILS FOREVER ENDOWMENT FUND AND ANNUAL RESTORATION CONTRIBUTIONS HELP THE PARK IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN MORE THAN 126 MILES OF HISTORIC TRAILS. THE ENDOWMENT IS THE DEPOSITORY ACCOUNT FOR CONTINUED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO BUILD A RELIABLE SOURCE OF INCOME FOR PARK STAFF TO CONDUCT ONGOING TRAIL RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE THROUGHOUT THE PARK. DESERT VIEW INTER-TRIBAL CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE: THE SECOND PHASE OF THE DESERT VIEW INTER-TRIBAL CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE (THE FIRST PHASE, COMPLETED IN 2019, INCLUDED THE CONSERVATION OF THE MURALS INSIDE DESERT VIEW WATCHTOWER) BEGINS A NEW ERA FOR GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK IN ADDRESSING THE HISTORIC INEQUITIES INHERENT IN WESTERN LAND DOMINATION. WHEN COMPLETED, IT WILL CONVEY A NEW RELATIONSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INDIGENOUS TRIBES AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, ELEVATING GRAND CANYON THROUGH THE VOICES AND HUMAN STORIES OF THE PARK'S TRADITIONALLY ASSOCIATED TRIBES. THE SITE WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS TO TEACH VISITORS ABOUT PAST AND PRESENT INDIGENOUS LIFE AND CULTURE IN AND AROUND GRAND CANYON. VISITORS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH TRIBAL MEMBERS, LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES, AND OBSERVE VARIOUS CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS. RESIDENCE PROGRAMS: THE GRAND CANYON ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM WAS RELAUNCHED IN 2021 TO INSPIRE A TRULY DIVERSE GROUP OF ARTISTS TO EXPRESS THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE GRAND CANYON. HEATHER L. JOHNSON WAS THE FIRST ARTIST BACK SINCE 2017, FOLLOWED BY DANCER ERIN REYNOLDS. BOTH STAYED AND WORKED AT THE HISTORIC VERKAMP'S VISITOR CENTER FOR SIX WEEKS, HOSTING PUBLIC PROGRAMS ABOUT THEIR WORK DURING THEIR RESIDENCIES. GCC ALSO LAUNCHED A NEW GRAND CANYON ASTRONOMER IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM IN 2021. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS, EDUCATORS, SCIENTISTS, WRITERS, AND VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE AND SHARE THEIR DISCIPLINE UNDER ONE OF THE MOST PRISTINE NIGHT SKIES IN THE UNITED STATES. TYLER NORDGREN WAS OUR FIRST-EVER ASTRONOMER IN RESIDENCE, FOLLOWED BY DEAN REGAS. PROTECTING THE NIGHT SKY: IN 2021, THE ANNUAL GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK STAR PARTY WAS PRESENTED IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AROUND IN-PERSON GATHERINGS. EACH EVENING FROM JUNE 5-12, 2021, SPECIAL VIDEO-CONFERENCE DISCUSSIONS WERE PRESENTED BY GUEST SPEAKERS, INCLUDING AARON YAZZIE, MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR NASA'S JET PROPULSION LABORATORY, SEQUOYAH FELLOW AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBER AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY; AUTUMN GILLARD, DARK SKY RANGER AT PIPE SPRINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND MEMBER OF THE PAIUTE INDIAN TRIBE OF UTAH; ED KABOTIE, HOPI/TEWA ARTIST AND EDUCATOR; BRYAN BATES, CO-FOUNDER OF THE SOCIETY FOR CULTURAL ASTRONOMY IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST; KENNY BOWEKATY, ARCHAEOLOGIST, PRESERVATION OFFICER, TOUR GUIDE FOR THE PUEBLO OF ZUNI, AND ZUNI SPIRITUAL LEADER; BERTRAM TSAVADAWA, KATSINA DOLL CARVER, ARTIST, AND TOUR GUIDE FOR ANCIENT PATHWAYS TOURS ON THE HOPI MESAS; AND DR. DAVID KOERNER, RETIRED PROFESSOR OF CULTURAL ASTRONOMY AT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY. ASTRONOMERS ALSO CONNECTED VIDEO CAMERAS TO THEIR TELESCOPES AND DEVELOPED REAL TIME ASTROPHOTOGRAPHS OF GALAXIES, NEBULAE, GLOBULAR CLUSTERS, AND ASTERISMS TO SHARE WITH THE ONLINE AUDIENCE. KIDS AT THE CANYON: GCC FUNDING SUPPORTS NUMEROUS NPS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS, RANGERS IN THE CLASSROOM, AND TEACHER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS. YOUNG PEOPLE COMPLETED A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES DURING THEIR PARK VISIT TO EARN AN OFFICIAL JUNIOR RANGER PATCH AND CERTIFICATE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ACT FOR THE BOARD OR TO BIND GCC ONLY TO THE EXTENT AUTHORIZED BY THESE BYLAWS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD (IF APPOINTED), THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR OF THE BOARD (IF A CURRENT DIRECTOR), AND THE CHAIRS OF ALL STANDING COMMITTEES, EACH SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL. THE CEO SHALL BE AN EX-OFFICIO NON-VOTING MEMBER. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL BE THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT HAVE THE POWER TO (A) BORROW OR LEND MONEY; (B) SELL, ENCUMBER OR LEASE ANY REAL ESTATE FOR MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR; (C) EXECUTE GUARANTEES OR ACT AS SURETY; (D) AUTHORIZE OR COMMIT GCC FOR ANY UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURE, OBLIGATION, OR SERIES OF RELATED EXPENDITURES OR OBLIGATIONS IN EXCESS OF $100,000; (E) COMMENCE OR SETTLE LITIGATION; (F) AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTIONS; (G) FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OR ON ANY COMMITTEE; (H) ADOPT, AMEND, OR REPEAL THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS; OR (I) FIX OR APPROVE COMPENSATION TO ANY DIRECTOR OR ANY COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD, WHICH SHALL BE DEEMED RATIFIED BY THE BOARD UNLESS 60% OF THE BOARD PRESENT AT THE MEETING VOTES TO REVERSE ANY SUCH ACTION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP IN GCC SHALL BE OPEN TO THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE PURPOSES OF GCC AS SET FORTH IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THESE BYLAWS, AND WHO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TO THE SUPPORT OF GCC IN AT LEAST THE MINIMUM AMOUNT, IF ANY, ASSET PERIODICALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND WHO SATISFY ANY OTHER CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS SHALL HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS. MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH ADVANCE CONSENT OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE 990 DRAFT TO THE FULL BOARD TO REVIEW. THE NAME AND THE ADDRESS OF THE CONTRIBUTORS IN SCHEDULE B ARE NOT SHARED WITH THE BOARD, ONLY THE CONTRIBUTED AMOUNTS ARE SHARED. AFTER REVIEW, THE BOARD VOTES TO ACCEPT THE 990. THEN, THE 990 WILL BE FILED WITH IRS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C 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. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY CERTIFY IN WRITING THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THIS IS TRACKED BY THE CORPORATE SECRETARY IN THE ONLINE BOARD PORTAL, BOARD EFFECT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE GCC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OBTAINS AND RELIES ON APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA PRIOR TO MAKING ITS COMPENSATION DETERMINATION. THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS APPROVED, IN ADVANCE, BY THE BOARD. NO INDIVIDUALS, WHO HAVE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION, PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATIONS. THE BOARD ADEQUATELY AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION. GCC USES THIRD-PARTY DATA TO DETERMINE COMPARABLE SALARY AND COMPENSATION RANGES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. DIRECTORS ARE INFORMED OF STAFF COMPENSATION AS IT RELATES TO MARKET DATA. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED DURING 2021. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST 421,314.