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G E M ENVIRONMENTAL NFP
PRESCOTT, AZ · EIN 821017612 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C99 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.gemenvironmental.org
revenue
$682K
expenses
$453K
net assets
$392K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS AND USE THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK AS A MEANS TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITIES BY RAISING MONEY TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES IN STEM RELATED FIELDS AND ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

G E M Environmental NFP is a nonprofit organization focused on environmental conservation and workforce development through the GEM Corps programs. They provide hands-on training and service opportunities for youth and young adults in Arizona and New Mexico, particularly in natural resource management and abandoned mine land assessments.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES IN STEM RELATED FIELD OFACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS AND INTERESTED IN GAINING INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE AND POSSIBLEOPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY.
  2. #2 $0
    GEM FOR STEM: (INCLUDES COMMUNITY SERVICE, COMMUNITY NATURE CENTER, LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES.)- THISIS THE UMBRELLA CHARITY SIDE WHICH ENCOMPASSES MISCELLANEOUS SMALL PROJECTS. GEM CORPS -(INCLUDESAMERICORPS AZ) - A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CROSS TRAIN PARTICIPANTS IN SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION FIELD WORK THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FIELD EXPERIENCE TO FOSTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTEGRATED LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. SCHOLARSHIP - TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES IN STEM RELATED FIELD OF ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS AND INTERESTED IN GAINING INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE AND POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program
Identifies and records abandoned mine features across New Mexico, involving fieldwork and GIS data management.
GEM Corps
Workforce development program providing youth with hands-on experience in conservation projects and professional development training.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Environmental Monitoring & Data Mapping 7 activities
    • Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program
      Operates an Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program in New Mexico to identify and record abandoned mine features on public lands using GPS tools and ArcGIS software, surveying mineral districts for features like adits, shafts, and waste dumps, and preparing detailed reports.
    • Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program
      Operates an Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program in New Mexico to identify and record abandoned mine features on public lands using GPS tools and ArcGIS software, surveying mineral districts for features like audits, shafts, trenches, and waste dumps, and preparing detailed reports.
    • Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program
      Operates an Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program in New Mexico to identify and record abandoned mine features on public lands using GPS tools and ArcGIS software, surveying mineral districts for features like adits, shafts, and waste dumps.
    • BLM Oil and Gas Operations Documentation
      Supports natural resource conservation by documenting, categorizing, and inspecting oil and gas operations on BLM-administered lands in New Mexico.
    • Conduct Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Documentation in New Mexico
      Operates an Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program that identifies, records, and maps abandoned mine features on public lands across New Mexico. Crews conduct field surveys of mineral districts to document features such as adits, shafts, trenches, structures, and waste dumps, using GPS and ArcGIS software to build geodatabases and produce detailed reports.
    • Oil and Gas Operations Documentation
      Supports natural resource conservation by documenting, categorizing, and inspecting oil and gas operations on BLM-administered lands in New Mexico.
    • Support Natural Resource Monitoring on BLM Lands
      Documents, categorizes, and inspects oil and gas operations on BLM-administered lands in New Mexico to support natural resource conservation and regulatory compliance.
  • Youth & Emerging Professional Conservation Corps 7 activities
    • AmeriCorps Conservation Program (GEM Corps)
      Operates the GEM Corps program, engaging AmeriCorps members in conservation-based activities for 30-40 hours per week, including trail construction and maintenance, non-native plant removal, re-vegetation, environmental and cultural resource restoration, soil erosion prevention, fence construction/maintenance, wildlife/wilderness/ecological surveys, and fuels reduction/forest health projects.
    • AmeriCorps Conservation Program (GEM Corps)
      Operates the GEM Corps program, engaging AmeriCorps members in conservation-based activities for 30-40 hours per week, including trail construction and maintenance, non-native plant removal, re-vegetation, environmental and cultural resource restoration, soil erosion prevention, fence construction/maintenance, wildlife/wilderness/ecological surveys, and fuels reduction/forest health projects.
    • GEM Corps Program Operation
      Operates the GEM Corps program, engaging AmeriCorps Crew Members in conservation-based activities for 30-40 hours per week, including habitat restoration, trail maintenance, non-native plant removal, and environmental surveys. This program also includes the Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) in Yavapai County, Arizona.
    • Operate GEM Corps AmeriCorps Program for Conservation Service
      Runs the GEM Corps program, engaging AmeriCorps Crew Members in 30–40 hour per week conservation service projects, including trail construction and maintenance, non-native plant removal, native re-vegetation, habitat restoration, fence work, ecological surveys, and forest health initiatives. The program includes structured service logistics, safety compliance, and crew management.
    • Operate Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) Program in Arizona
      Runs the Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) program in Yavapai County, Arizona, engaging young members in outdoor conservation projects such as trail work, habitat restoration, and environmental surveys.
    • Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) Program
      Operates the GEM Corps' Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) program in Yavapai County, Arizona, engaging members in outdoor conservation projects.
    • Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) Program
      Operates the GEM Corps' Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) program in Yavapai County, Arizona, engaging members in outdoor conservation projects.
  • Youth and Professional Development in Technical Fields 6 activities
    • BLM Conservation Maintenance Internships
      Provides Conservation Maintenance Interns to assist the BLM Phoenix District Office with recreation and deferred maintenance projects, including work on livestock and wildlife catchments, fences, pipelines, and water storage facilities.
    • BLM Internship Programs
      Offers Range Technician Internships in cooperation with the BLM focusing on botany, biology, and livestock management, and provides Conservation Maintenance Interns to assist the BLM Phoenix District Office with recreation and deferred maintenance projects.
    • BLM Range Technician Internships
      Offers Range Technician Internships in cooperation with the BLM at the Hassayampa Field Office and Agua Fria National Monument, focusing on botany, biology, and livestock management.
    • Conservation Maintenance Internships
      Provides Conservation Maintenance Interns to assist the BLM Phoenix District Office with recreation and deferred maintenance projects, including work on livestock and wildlife catchments, fences, pipelines, and water storage facilities.
    • Range Technician Internships
      Offers Range Technician Internships in cooperation with the BLM at the Hassayampa Field Office and Agua Fria National Monument, focusing on botany, biology, and livestock management.
    • Support BLM Resource Management through Field Internships
      Provides Conservation Maintenance Interns and Range Technician Interns to support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Arizona and New Mexico. Interns assist with recreation and deferred maintenance projects, livestock and wildlife catchments, fence and pipeline repairs, water storage facilities, and fieldwork in botany, biology, and livestock management.
  • Youth Business Leadership & Scholarship Programs 4 activities
    • AmeriCorps Campus Ambassador Program
      Offers three 300-hour AmeriCorps Campus Ambassador positions in Prescott, AZ, where members promote GEM Environmental's scholarship, internship, and employment opportunities at outreach events and activity fairs, and give presentations to students and teachers to spread GEM's mission.
    • Conduct Outreach and Recruitment for Youth Conservation Programs
      Engages with high school students and science clubs through presentations, outreach events, and activity fairs to promote GEM Corps opportunities, collect participant interest, and spread awareness of environmental service. AmeriCorps members deliver at least 10 presentations during their service term.
    • Environmental Education and Outreach
      Promotes scholarship, internship, and employment opportunities at outreach events and activity fairs, reaches out to local high schools and science clubs, and delivers presentations to students and teachers to spread GEM's mission and collect contact information from interested participants.
    • Youth Outreach and Education
      Conducts outreach to local high schools and science clubs, delivering presentations to students and teachers to promote GEM Corps opportunities, scholarships, internships, and employment opportunities.
  • Trail Crew Training & Skills Development 4 activities
    • AmeriCorps Member Training and Development
      Provides comprehensive training to AmeriCorps members in areas such as Leave No Trace, First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Native Plant Identification, GIS/GPS, tool use, and vehicle safety. The organization also offers personal and professional development opportunities, including resume building, mock interviews, and OSHA certifications.
    • AmeriCorps Member Training and Development
      Provides comprehensive training to AmeriCorps members in areas such as Leave No Trace, First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Native Plant Identification, Map and Compass, GIS, GPS, hand tool use, power tool use, chainsaw use, vehicle driver safety, and OSHA certification. Also offers personal and professional development opportunities including resume building, mock interviews, and mentorship.
    • AmeriCorps Member Training and Professional Development
      Provides training to AmeriCorps members in areas such as Leave No Trace, First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Native Plant Identification, Map and Compass, GIS, GPS, hand tool use, power tool use, chainsaw use, vehicle driver safety, OSHA certification, and offers personal and professional development opportunities including resume building and mock interviews.
    • Deliver Environmental and Professional Skills Training to Members
      Provides comprehensive training to AmeriCorps members in technical and professional skills, including Leave No Trace, First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, native plant identification, map and compass, GIS/GPS, tool use (hand, power, chainsaw), vehicle safety, OSHA certification (10- and 30-hour), and career readiness (resume building, mock interviews). Training supports both field effectiveness and long-term employability.
  • Fleet and Equipment Maintenance 3 activities
    • Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Management
      Manages and maintains fleet vehicles and equipment, including recording maintenance logs, performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, telematics, and repairs.
    • Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Management
      Manages and maintains fleet vehicles and equipment, including recording maintenance logs, performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, telematics, and repairs.
    • Manage Fleet and Equipment for Field Operations
      Manages and maintains fleet vehicles and field equipment, including preventative maintenance, diagnostics, telematics, repairs, and maintenance logging to ensure operational readiness and safety for conservation crews.
  • Organized Community Litter Cleanups 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Organizes community projects and events including park clean-up days, trivia nights, fundraisers, and operates a rock shop at Charity Rocks.
    • Community Projects and Events
      Organizes community projects and events including park clean-up days, trivia nights, fundraisers, and operates a rock shop at Charity Rocks.
  • Desert Plant Conservation Research 1 activity
    • Data Collection and Reporting for Resource Management
      Prepares and submits detailed reports of collected data, assists in field data collection, storage, and maintenance, and performs GIS manipulation, analysis, and map creation for resource management projects.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • AmeriCorps Crew Leader Management
      Manages the day-to-day activities of 4-8 AmeriCorps members, serving as a role model, facilitator, and educator for community-based service projects, and coordinating logistics for service projects including organizing gear, tools, supplies, planning daily schedules, and ensuring safety protocols.
    • AmeriCorps Program Management
      Manages the day-to-day activities of 4-8 AmeriCorps members, serving as a role model, facilitator, and educator for community-based service projects, coordinating tools, equipment, and materials, assisting with on-site skills training, and managing logistics for service projects.
    • AmeriCorps Program Management
      Manages the day-to-day activities of 4-8 AmeriCorps members, serving as role models and educators for community-based service projects, and coordinating logistics for service projects including gear, tools, and equipment.
    • Facilitate Crew Leadership and Member Development
      Supports crew leaders in managing 4–8 AmeriCorps members, fostering positive group dynamics, resolving conflicts, conducting debriefs, and maintaining one-on-one communication to promote member growth and learning.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$682K
Contributions & grants$647K95%
Program service revenue$28K4%
Investment income$-7K-1%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$453K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$287K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$502K
Cash$63K
Investments$0
Liabilities$109K
Net assets$392K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +35.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WELSH E PRES/CEO 40 $53K
MCDONOUGH A DIRECTOR 40 $39K
board members · 5
  • BRIGGS R — DIRECTOR
  • GODIN E — DIRECTOR
  • MARTINEZ A — DIRECTOR
  • TRUJILLO C — DIRECTOR
  • WELSH M — TREASURER
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • AmeriCorps Funder — Provides service terms and education awards for GEM Corps members and interns.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Hosts AmeriCorps members for Campus Ambassador positions.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Offers AmeriCorps 300-Hour positions for Campus Ambassadors.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Offers AmeriCorps positions and provides AmeriCorps Orientation and Segal Education Awards to members.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Offers AmeriCorps positions and provides Segal Education Awards through AmeriCorps.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Offers AmeriCorps positions and provides Segal Education Awards to members.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Offers AmeriCorps positions and provides education awards through AmeriCorps.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Offers positions through AmeriCorps, providing education awards and stipends to members.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Offers positions through GEM Corps where AmeriCorps members work as AML Technicians or Geographer's Assistants.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Operates the GEM Corps program as an AmeriCorps program, providing benefits and requiring adherence to AmeriCorps guidelines.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Operates the GEM Corps program as an AmeriCorps program, providing benefits and training to members.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Operates the GEM Corps program with AmeriCorps Crew Members.
  • AmeriCorps Partner — Operates the GEM Corps program, which includes AmeriCorps Crew Leader positions.
  • Arizona Serve Partner — Abby Ruby was a 2020 AmeriCorps VISTA with Arizona Serve, working as GEM Corps' STEM Education Outreach Specialist.
  • BLM Carlsbad Field Office (CFO) Partner — Provides opportunities for interns to support natural resource conservation related to oil and gas operations.
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Partner — Collaborates on Youth Conservation Internships in New Mexico and Arizona.
  • Charity Rocks Partner — Collaborates on volunteer opportunities involving rock shop operations
  • New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Partner — Provides additional education awards through YCC for qualifying New Mexico residents.
  • YCC Partner — Provides additional education awards for qualifying New Mexico residents.
  • YCC Partner — Provides additional education awards through YCC for qualifying NM residents.