GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY (EIN 86-0179548)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-10-14
IRS object ID
201322879349300917
Schema version
2012v2.3
Source
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionTHE GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION (GCA) IS GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK'S OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER RAISING PRIVATE FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE PARK, OPERATING RETAIL SHOPS AND VISITOR CENTERS WITHIN THE PARK, AND PROVIDING PREMIER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PUBLICATIONS ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE REGION. EACH YEAR NEARLY FIVE MILLION VISITORS COME TO GRAND CANYON. GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION, ITS MEMBERS, DONORS, AND FRIENDS HELP THE PARK SERVICE SUPPORT THESE MANY VISITORS. GCA PROVIDES PARK INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FUNDS IMPROVEMENTS, RESTORES HISTORIC BUILDINGS, SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, IMPROVES TRAILS AND TRAIL SAFETY, AND HELPS FUND SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION (GCA) IS GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK'S OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER RAISING PRIVATE FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE PARK, OPERATING RETAIL SHOPS AND VISITOR CENTERS WITHIN THE PARK, AND PROVIDING PREMIER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PUBLICATIONS ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE REGION. EACH YEAR NEARLY FIVE MILLION VISITORS COME TO GRAND CANYON. GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION, ITS MEMBERS, DONORS, AND FRIENDS HELP THE PARK SERVICE SUPPORT THESE MANY VISITORS. GCA PROVIDES PARK INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FUNDS IMPROVEMENTS, RESTORES HISTORIC BUILDINGS, SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, IMPROVES TRAILS AND TRAIL SAFETY, AND HELPS FUND SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS.MissionDescription
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DescriptionAID TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE KEY PROJECTS FUNDED IN 2012 INCLUDE: THE BRIGHT ANGEL TRAILHEAD HAS NOT RECEIVED MUCH STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN OVER 100 YEARS. GCA SUPPORTED A MAJOR RENOVATION OF ONE OF THE MOST VISITED AREAS OF THE PARK. THE RENOVATION INCLUDED A PAVED PARKING LOT, NEW RESTROOMS, A PLAZA AREA WITH SHADED SEATING, A NEW ACCESSIBLE PATH ON THE RIM TRAIL, AND AN ETCHED ROCK SIGN TO HELP VISITORS FIND AND CELEBRATE THE CHANGES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP PROGRAM THAT USES STATE OF THE ART VIDEO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR PARK RANGERS TO ELECTRONICALLY PROVIDE DIRECT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN SCHOOLS CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITHOUT LEAVING THE PARK. GCA FUNDED AN INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS PARK LIGHTING AND LIGHT POLLUTION TO EVENTUALLY MAKE GRAND CANYON AN OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL 'DARKS SKIES' PARK TO ALLOW FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE NIGHT SKY. TRAIL RESTORATION IS AN IMPORTANT AND ONGOING PROJECT AT GRAND CANYON TO ENSURE VISITOR SAFETY AND ACCESS TO THE INNER CANYON. IN 2012, GCA FUNDED THE RESTORATION OF THE HERMIT TRAIL. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - AID TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONTINUED GCA PRESENTED THE FOURTH 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 CREATION OF A PERMANENT ART EXHIBIT AT GRAND CANYON. MORE THAN 98,000 VISITORS VIEWED THE ART EXHIBIT. GCA'S POLK FELLOWSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDED THREE FELLOWSHIPS FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF ARCHEAOLOGY, VEGATATION, AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH AT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. MEMBERSHIP IS A KEY COMPONENT OF GCA'S EFFORTS TO CREATE A STEADY BASE OF SUPPORT FOR GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. IN 2012, GCA'S MEMBERSHIP GREW TO OVER 10,000 MEMBERS. THE PULLIAM WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP GRANT FUNDED THROUGH GCA ALLOWED GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK TO CONDUCT A PROJECT TO PROTECT AND REHABILITATE THE GRANITE CREEK BEACH ON THE COLORADO RIVER TO ITS NATURAL RIPARIAN HABITAT. THIS PROJECT INCLUDED THE ERADICATION OF THE INVASIVE TAMARISK PLANT AND THE REVEGETATION OF THE AREA WITH NATIVE SPECIES.Description

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DescriptionAID TO USDA FOREST SERVICE. GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION OPERATES A BOOKSTORE IN THE KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST AT JACOB LAKE, AZ. OUR PROGRAMS THERE ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST AND SURROUNDING AREA AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE US FOREST SERVICE.Description

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DescriptionGRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF HISTORICAL, SCIENTIFIC, INTERPRETIVE AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK INCLUDING SALES OF PUBLISHED BOOKS AND OTHER INTERPRETIVE GOODS, INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES AND GUIDED TOURS. GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION PUBLISHED THREE NEW BOOKS IN 2012 INCLUDING AN AWARD WINNING CHILDREN'S BOOK "WHOSE TAIL IS ON THE TRAIL IN GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK". CURRENTLY GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION PRODUCES 43 PUBLICATIONS AND SEVERAL E-PUBS. GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION OPERATES 7 BOOKSTORES IN GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK AND A WEB STORE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THE GRAND CANYON FIELD INSTITUTE (GCFI) CONDUCTED MORE THAN 200 CLASSES PROVIDING 34,000 EDUCATIONAL HOURS FOR OVER 1,800 PARTICIPANTS. CONTINUED FOCUS ON CREATING DEEP CONNECTIONS IN YOUNGER GENERATIONS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH OUR RIM-BASED CLASSES AND GCA'S TRAVELIN' TRUNK AND VIDEO LOAN PROGRAM FOR K-12 SCHOOLS. THE LATTER REACHED NEARLY 5,000 STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GCA COLLABORATES WITH THE PARK'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TEAM IN THEIR 'GRAND CANYON IN FOCUS' PROGRAM, PROVIDING EXPERT INSTRUCTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY AS WELL AS FUNDRAISING IN SUPPORT OF SMOOTH WATER FLOAT TRIPS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS. GCA CREATES AWARD WINNING BOOKS AND MERCHANDISE FEATURING GRAND CANYON AND THE COLORADO PLATEAU. GCA PUBLISHED THREE NEW BOOKS IN 2012 INCLUDING "CARVING CRAND CANYON:SECOND EDITION", "GRAND CANYON BABIES", AND "WHOSE TAIL IS ON THE TRAIL IN GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK", AN AWARD WINNING HARDCOVERED CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK.Description
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Method Of Accounting AccrualXMethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReview
FS AuditedtrueFSAudited

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasis

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Statement SeparateXFinancialStatementSeparate
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteetrueAuditCommittee
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Supporting Organization509a3XSupportingOrganization509a3
Supporting Org509a3 Type2XSupportingOrg509a3Type2
Certification CheckboxXCertificationCheckbox
Contrib By Controlling IndividualfalseContribByControllingIndividual
Contribution By Related PartyfalseContributionByRelatedParty
Contrib By35 Controlled EntityfalseContribBy35ControlledEntity

Supported Org Information SupportedOrgInformation (2 entries)

Business Name Line2Name/BusinessNameLine2EINEINType Of OrganizationTypeOfOrganizationListed In Governing DocListedInGoverningDocSupported Organization NotifiedSupportedOrganizationNotifiedOrganized In USOrganizedInUSAmountAmount
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE8410245666falsetruetrue$3,457,828
USDA FOREST SERVICE
USDA FOREST SERVICE7205648346falsetruetrue$12,217
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Number Of Supported Orgs2TotalNumberOfSupportedOrgs
Sum Of Amounts3470045SumOfAmounts

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Collect Used For Public ExhibitionXCollectUsedForPublicExhibition
Collect Used For PreservationXCollectUsedForPreservation
Collect Used For Loan Or Exch PrgrmsXCollectUsedForLoanOrExchPrgrms
Solicited Assets For SalefalseSolicitedAssetsForSale

Current Year CurrentYear

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance1630137BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions60000Contributions
Other Expenditures11826OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance1678311EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance1530137BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions100000Contributions
End Of Year Balance1630137EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance1395956BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions90000Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses65653InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures21472OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance1530137EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance21456BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions1374484Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses16InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
End Of Year Balance1395956EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus4 Years CurrentYearMinus4Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributions21456Contributions
End Of Year Balance21456EndOfYearBalance
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Permanent Endowment EOY Balance1.00000PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance
Endowments Held By Unrelated OrgstrueEndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related OrgsfalseEndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs

Buildings Buildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis2194037OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation1383522Depreciation
Book Value810515BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis506160OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation357276Depreciation
Book Value148884BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis104998OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation13994Depreciation
Book Value91004BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings1050403TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (4 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS$173,342
CAPITAL LEASE PAYABLE$14,606
OTHER$14,587
ACCRUED ROYALTIES$12,896
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts215431TotalOfAmounts
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt8356520TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Net Unrealized Gains Investments275307NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments
Other Revenues2541589OtherRevenues
Revenue Not Rptd F9902816896RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal5539624RevenueSubtotal
Total Revenue Per Form9905539624TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt8053935TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Expenses Included2541589OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F9902541589ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal5512346ExpensesSubtotal
Total Expenses Per Form9905512346TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (4 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
COLLECTIONS AND RELATION TO EXEMPT PURPOSESCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4COLLECTION OF GRAND CANYON ART AND PHOTOGRAPHS FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION ART COLLECTION: THE ASSOCIATION 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 ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS AND ADDS TO ITS ART COLLECTIONS THROUGH THIRD-PARTY GIFTS, DONATIONS, BEQUESTS AND THROUGH DIRECT PURCHASES. THE ART COLLECTION IS PRESERVED AND RESTORED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS ORIGINAL VALUE. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS DECREASES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE ITEMS ARE ACQUIRED; OR AS DECREASES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS IF THE FUNDS USED TO PURCHASE THE ITEMS WERE RESTRICTED BY DONORS. THE ASSOCIATION INCURRED EXPENSES OF 4,300 AND 5,000 FOR PURCHASED ARTWORK FOR ITS ART COLLECTION DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010, RESPECTIVELY.
INTENDED USES FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDSSCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION HAS FIVE ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. EACH HAS A DONOR DIRECTED PURPOSE. ONE SUPPORTS GREENWAY TRAILS, TWO SUPPORT WILDLIFE RESEARCH, ONE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS, AND ONE PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION. THE FUNDS ARE MANAGED BY THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND ONLY DISTRIBUTIONS DETERMINED BY THAT ORGANIZATION ARE USED FOR THE ENDOWMENTS' INTENDED PURPOSES.
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHERSCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2DINVENTORY COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,541,589
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHERSCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2DINVENTORY COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,541,589

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsXMailSolicitations
Email SolicitationsXEmailSolicitations
In Person SolicitationsXInPersonSolicitations
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsXSolicitationOfNonGovtGrants
Special Fundraising EventsXSpecialFundraisingEvents
Agreement Ref FundraisingtrueAgreementRefFundraising

Fundraiser Activity Information FundraiserActivityInformation

Name Of Organization NameOfOrganization

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1LW ROBBINS ASSOCIATESBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1201 SUMMER STAddressLine1
CityHOLLISTONCity
StateMAState
ZIP Code017465838ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ActivityCONSULTANTActivity
Fundraiser Control Of FundsfalseFundraiserControlOfFunds
Gross Receipts346464GrossReceipts
Amount Retained By Contractor18860AmountRetainedByContractor
Net To Organization327604NetToOrganization
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts346464TotalGrossReceipts
Total Retained By Contractors18860TotalRetainedByContractors
Total Net To Organization327604TotalNetToOrganization
Licensed StatesALLicensedStates
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStates
Licensed StatesAZLicensedStates
Licensed StatesARLicensedStates
Licensed StatesCALicensedStates
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStates
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStates
Licensed StatesGALicensedStates
Licensed StatesHILicensedStates
Licensed StatesILLicensedStates
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStates
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStates
Licensed StatesLALicensedStates
Licensed StatesMELicensedStates
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStates
Licensed StatesMALicensedStates
Licensed StatesMILicensedStates
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStates
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStates
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStates
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStates
Licensed StatesORLicensedStates
Licensed StatesPALicensedStates
Licensed StatesRILicensedStates
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStates
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStates
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStates
Licensed StatesVALicensedStates
Licensed StatesWALicensedStates
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStates
Licensed StatesWILicensedStates
Licensed StatesDCLicensedStates

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1CELEBRAT OF ARTNameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1195902GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event161100CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event1134802GrossRevenueEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event172515OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Gross Receipts Total195902GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total61100CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events134802GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events72515OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events72515DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary62287NetIncomeSummary

Form990 Schedule G Part IV Form990ScheduleGPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationEXPENSES ALLOCATED TO AID TO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK CASH PRIZES 6500 FOOD AND BEVERAGES 4950 OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES SALARIES WAGES 11886 PAYROLL TAXES 1048 PROMOTIONS AND ADVERTISING 25858 OUTSOURCED SERVICES 18096 POSTAGE SHIPPING 1243 SUPPLIES 688 TRAVEL LODGING MEALS 2241 72514Explanation

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records MaintainedtrueRecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (2 entries)

Business Name Line2RecipientNameBusiness/BusinessNameLine2Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICEPO BOX 129GRAND CANYONAZ86023841024566GOV3457828GENERAL SUPPORT
USDA FOREST SERVICE
USDA FOREST SERVICEHIGHWAY 89A AND STATE ROUTE 67JACOB LAKEAZ86022720564834GOV12217GENERAL SUPPORT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants2TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE THE UNITED STATESIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2ReturnReference
ExplanationEACH 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.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantiation RequiredtrueSubstantiationRequired
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsXForm990OfOtherOrganizations
Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp ArrangementfalseEquityBasedCompArrangement
Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg
Comp Based On Revenue Related OrgsfalseCompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs
Comp Based Net Earnings Filing OrgfalseCompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg
Comp Based Net Earnings Relate OrgsfalseCompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPayments
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractException

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name PersonSUSAN SCHROEDERNamePerson
TitleCEOEXEC DIRECTORTitle
Base Compensation Filing Org138077BaseCompensationFilingOrg
Bonus Filing Org6500BonusFilingOrg
Other Compensation Filing Org263OtherCompensationFilingOrg
Deferred Comp Filing Org1942DeferredCompFilingOrg
Nontaxable Benefits Filing Org5697NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg
Total Compensation Filing Org152479TotalCompensationFilingOrg

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (3 entries)

RelationshipRelationshipAmount Of TransactionAmountOfTransactionDescription Of TransactionDescriptionOfTransactionSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenues
MIKE BUCHHEIT
FIELD INST DIR31666PURCHASE FOR RESALEfalse
ROBERT STIEVE
BOARD MEMBER41149PURCHASE FOR RESALEfalse
MICHELLE GWIN
EMPLOYEE17899WAGES PAIDfalse

Form990 Schedule L Part V Form990ScheduleLPartV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE L PART VReturnReference
ExplanationPART IV1 THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED PHOTOGRAPHS FOR RESALE WITH PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ORGANIZATION FROM THE ORGANIZATIONS FIELD INSTITUTE DIRECTOR PART IV2 THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED PRODUCTS FOR RESALE FROM ARIZONA HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE ROBERT STIEVE IS THE EDITOR FOR ARIZONA HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE AND IS A BOARD MEMBER FOR THE ORGANIZATION PART IV 3 MICHELLE GWIN IS A PART TIME EMPLOYEE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE SPOUSE OF AN OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATIONExplanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (11 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION (GCA) IS GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK'S OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER RAISING PRIVATE FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE PARK, OPERATING RETAIL SHOPS AND VISITOR CENTERS WITHIN THE PARK, AND PROVIDING PREMIER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PUBLICATIONS ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE REGION. EACH YEAR NEARLY FIVE MILLION VISITORS COME TO GRAND CANYON. GRAND CANYON ASSOCIATION, ITS MEMBERS, DONORS, AND FRIENDS HELP THE PARK SERVICE SUPPORT THESE MANY VISITORS. GCA PROVIDES PARK INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FUNDS IMPROVEMENTS, RESTORES HISTORIC BUILDINGS, SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, IMPROVES TRAILS AND TRAIL SAFETY, AND HELPS FUND SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTIONFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AA VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP PROGRAM THAT USES STATE OF THE ART VIDEO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR PARK RANGERS TO ELECTRONICALLY PROVIDE DIRECT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN SCHOOLS CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITHOUT LEAVING THE PARK. GCA FUNDED AN INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS PARK LIGHTING AND LIGHT POLLUTION TO EVENTUALLY MAKE GRAND CANYON AN OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL 'DARKS SKIES' PARK TO ALLOW FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE NIGHT SKY. TRAIL RESTORATION IS AN IMPORTANT AND ONGOING PROJECT AT GRAND CANYON TO ENSURE VISITOR SAFETY AND ACCESS TO THE INNER CANYON. IN 2012, GCA FUNDED THE RESTORATION OF THE HERMIT TRAIL. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - AID TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONTINUED GCA PRESENTED THE FOURTH 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 CREATION OF A PERMANENT ART EXHIBIT AT GRAND CANYON. MORE THAN 98,000 VISITORS VIEWED THE ART EXHIBIT. GCA'S POLK FELLOWSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDED THREE FELLOWSHIPS FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF ARCHEAOLOGY, VEGATATION, AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH AT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. MEMBERSHIP IS A KEY COMPONENT OF GCA'S EFFORTS TO CREATE A STEADY BASE OF SUPPORT FOR GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. IN 2012, GCA'S MEMBERSHIP GREW TO OVER 10,000 MEMBERS. THE PULLIAM WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP GRANT FUNDED THROUGH GCA ALLOWED GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK TO CONDUCT A PROJECT TO PROTECT AND REHABILITATE THE GRANITE CREEK BEACH ON THE COLORADO RIVER TO ITS NATURAL RIPARIAN HABITAT. THIS PROJECT INCLUDED THE ERADICATION OF THE INVASIVE TAMARISK PLANT AND THE REVEGETATION OF THE AREA WITH NATIVE SPECIES.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTIONFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4CTHE GRAND CANYON FIELD INSTITUTE (GCFI) CONDUCTED MORE THAN 200 CLASSES PROVIDING 34,000 EDUCATIONAL HOURS FOR OVER 1,800 PARTICIPANTS. CONTINUED FOCUS ON CREATING DEEP CONNECTIONS IN YOUNGER GENERATIONS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH OUR RIM-BASED CLASSES AND GCA'S TRAVELIN' TRUNK AND VIDEO LOAN PROGRAM FOR K-12 SCHOOLS. THE LATTER REACHED NEARLY 5,000 STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GCA COLLABORATES WITH THE PARK'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TEAM IN THEIR 'GRAND CANYON IN FOCUS' PROGRAM, PROVIDING EXPERT INSTRUCTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY AS WELL AS FUNDRAISING IN SUPPORT OF SMOOTH WATER FLOAT TRIPS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS. GCA CREATES AWARD WINNING BOOKS AND MERCHANDISE FEATURING GRAND CANYON AND THE COLORADO PLATEAU. GCA PUBLISHED THREE NEW BOOKS IN 2012 INCLUDING "CARVING CRAND CANYON:SECOND EDITION", "GRAND CANYON BABIES", AND "WHOSE TAIL IS ON THE TRAIL IN GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK", AN AWARD WINNING HARDCOVERED CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE BY-LAWS IN 2012 DETAILING THE SPECIFIC ROLES OF THE DIRECTORS, CREATING COMMITTEES, AND ELECTING NEW DIRECTORS POSITIONS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE 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.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICYFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CBOARD 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.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIALFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15AGRAND 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.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BGRAND 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.
STATES WHERE COPY OF RETURN IS FILEDFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17MAINE, 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
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE 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.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHERFORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9INVENTORY COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,541,589 INVENTORY COST OF GOODS SOLD -2,541,589

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