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WESTERN YAVAPAI CONSERVATION
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ · EIN 860801300 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE C60 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · www.wycecaz.com
revenue
$62K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$-4K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

WESETERN YAVAPAI CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER (WYCEC)INFORMS AND COMMUNICATES WITH ITS PIONEERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW ABOUT THE WISE USE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND HEALTHY RESOURCE BASE FOR ALL OUR COMMUNITIES AND CARING FOR THEM. WYCEC'S FOCUS IS TO SPREAD KNOWLEDGE OF CONSERVATION ISSUES AND PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO THE SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC. THERE ARE 3 PRIMARY CONSERVATION ISSUES THAT THE CENTER FOCUSES ON: 1) WATER CYCLE AND AQUIFER RECHARGING 2) UNITED STATES FOOD AND FIBER PRODUCTION 3) SOIL HEALTH

profile · synthesized from sources

Western Yavapai Conservation Education Center (WYCEC) provides agricultural and conservation education programs to K-12 students in Yavapai County, Arizona. The organization partners with Ag in the Classroom to deliver free, curriculum-aligned classroom presentations on topics such as cattle ranching, pollinators, and food origins. It also supports youth development through 4H and collaborates with local Natural Resources Conservation Districts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

4H Youth Development
Youth program focused on agriculture education, leadership, and hands-on learning in livestock and conservation, including participation in stock shows and award-winning animal projects.
Ag in the Classroom Presentations
Free 30-minute educational presentations for K-4 and high school students covering agriculture and conservation topics such as pumpkin life cycles, cattle ranching, pollinators, and spring planting.
Livestock Extension Support
Data-driven educational support for livestock producers, including workshops, on-site ranch visits, and resources on vaccines, forage testing, and industry challenges.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Classroom-Based Agricultural Literacy Programs 6 activities
    • Agricultural Education Presentations
      Provides free 30-minute educational presentations for K-12 students using the Ag in the Classroom curriculum, covering topics such as the life cycle of a pumpkin, food origin and Yavapai cattle ranching, Dr. Seuss AG literacy, dairy cattle, pollinators, and spring planting.
    • Deliver agricultural literacy presentations to K-12 students
      Provides free, curriculum-based classroom presentations tailored to different grade levels (K-2, 3-4, high school) through the Ag in the Classroom program, with seasonal topics including pumpkin life cycles, cattle ranching, dairy cattle, pollinators, and spring planting.
    • Deliver agricultural literacy presentations to K-12 students
      Provides free, curriculum-based classroom presentations tailored to different grade levels (K-2, 3-4, high school) through the Ag in the Classroom program, with seasonal topics including the life cycle of a pumpkin, food origins, dairy cattle, pollinators, and spring planting.
    • Deliver agricultural literacy presentations to K-12 students
      Provides free, curriculum-based classroom presentations tailored to different grade levels (K-2, 3-4, high school) throughout the academic year, covering topics such as the life cycle of a pumpkin, food origins, Yavapai cattle ranching, dairy cattle, pollinators, and spring planting.
    • Delivers age-specific agricultural education presentations to K-12 students
      Provides free 30-minute classroom presentations tailored to grades K-2, 3-4, and high school levels using the Ag in the Classroom curriculum, with seasonal topics aligned to academic cycles.
    • Delivers agricultural literacy presentations to K-12 students
      Provides free, curriculum-based classroom presentations on topics including the life cycle of a pumpkin, food origins, cattle ranching, dairy cattle, pollinators, and spring planting. Presentations are tailored to grade levels K-2, 3-4, and high school and are offered throughout the academic year from October to May.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Classroom Library Book Distribution
      Distributes free books for classroom libraries to the first 500 teachers who sign up for agricultural education presentations.
    • Distribute free books to classroom libraries
      Provides free books to the first 500 teachers who sign up for agricultural literacy presentations, supporting classroom library development.
    • Distribute free books to classroom libraries
      Provides free books to the first 500 teachers who sign up for agricultural literacy presentations, supporting classroom library development.
    • Distribute free books to classroom libraries
      Provides free books for classroom libraries to the first 500 teachers who sign up for agricultural literacy presentations, supporting educational resources in schools.
    • Distributes free books to support classroom libraries
      Provides free books for classroom libraries to the first 500 teachers who sign up for agricultural literacy presentations, enhancing educational resources for K-12 educators in the region.
    • Distributes free books to support classroom libraries
      Provides free books to the first 500 teachers who sign up for educational presentations, enhancing classroom resources for agricultural literacy.
    • Review and approve annual report
      Board reviews and may vote to approve the organization's annual report during scheduled meetings.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$6K10%
Program service revenue$56K90%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-4K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -36.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • BERT TESKEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • GAIL STEIGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHELLY BLACKMORE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Ag in the Classroom Partner — Utilizes Ag in the Classroom curriculum for its educational presentations.
  • Chino Winds NRCD Partner — Coordinated meeting scheduling with Western Yavapai Education Center following Chino Winds NRCD meeting
  • The University of Arizona Government — Cooperative Extension is a part of The University of Arizona as a Land Grant University.
  • Triangle NRCD Partner — Joint meeting logistics and coordination with Western Yavapai Education Center