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GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY
GRAND CANYON, AZ · EIN 860179548 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C60Z · Environment · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.grandcanyon.org
revenue
$13.0M
expenses
$10.0M
net assets
$25.9M
employees
147
volunteers
19
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL WONDER OF THE GRAND CANYON.

profile · synthesized from sources

Grand Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, dedicated to preserving its natural and cultural resources. The organization raises private funds, operates retail shops, and provides educational programs to support the park's conservation efforts, wildlife protection, and visitor experiences.

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 $742K
    EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION - FIELD TRIPS AND SCHOOLS: 20 FIELD TRIPS BROUGHT 1,123 STUDENTS TO THE CANYON RANGING FROM KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL. TWO WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMS BROUGHT THE CANYON TO THE CLASSROOM WHERE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GOT THE CHANCE TO DESIGN THEIR OWN WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES. FIVE WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS REACHED 873 STUDENTS BOTH ONLINE AND IN PERSON. GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY FIELD INSTITUTE:THE GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY FIELD INSTITUTE PROVIDES IMMERSIVE AND EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES AT GRAND CANYON - ALL OFFICIALLY DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. FROM HALF-DAY RIM TOURS TO 18-DAY RIVER TRIPS, GCCFI PROVIDED 114 UNIQUE OFFERINGS AND HELPED 880 PEOPLE GAIN A DEEPER CONNECTION TO GRAND CANYON, PROVIDING A TOTAL OF 38,131 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: THE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM HOSTED THREE ARTISTS IN 2022: DANIELLE GENADRY, PAINTER (US/LEBANON), ELIJAH JAMAL ASANI, AUDIO-VISUAL ARTIST (ILLINOIS/NEVADA), LEAH AEGERTER, SCULPTOR (COLORADO). THE ASTRONOMER IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM HOSTED THREE ASTRONOMERS IN 2022: IMMA BARRERA, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY (NEW JERSEY), LAUREN CAMP, POET (NEW MEXICO), DR. DANIEL FLEISCH, PHYSICS PROFESSOR (OHIO).
  2. #2 $132K
    INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - DESERT VIEW INTER-TRIBAL CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE: IN MAY 2022, A RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF THE AMPHITHEATER AND A GROUND BREAKING FOR THE TRIBAL WELCOME CENTER TOOK PLACE AT THE SITE OF THE FUTURE INTER-TRIBAL CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE AT DESERT VIEW. THE AMPHITHEATER FEATURES A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RAMP, HAND-CRAFTED STONE MASONRY, AND JUNIPER AND STONE BENCHES. THE TRIBAL WORKING GROUP IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP THE EXHIBIT PLAN FOR THE TRIBAL WELCOME CENTER AND HAS BEGUN WORK ON THE NEXT STRATEGIC PLAN.CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION SERIES: IN 2022, THE POPULAR CULTURAL DEMONSTRATOR SERIES WAS EXPANDED, PROVIDING MORE OFFERINGS, AND ALLOWING FOR GREATER INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC. THE PARK HOSTED A TOTAL OF 55 ARTISTS IN 2022 AND INCREASED THE TRAVEL STIPEND EACH ARTIST RECEIVES, ALLOWING FOR DEMONSTRATORS TO TRAVEL FROM GREATER DISTANCES. NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAYS: THE 27TH ANNUAL NORTH RIM NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAYS TOOK PLACE ON THE GROUNDS OF GRAND CANYON LODGE IN AUGUST. SPECIAL PROGRAMS WERE PRESENTED BY TRIBAL MEMBERS ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, INCLUDING, ASTRONOMY, CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, AND NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES.
named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

Artist in Residence Program
Hosts artists for place-based residencies to inspire public connection to Grand Canyon through creative expression
Artist in Residence program
Provides place-based residency experiences for artists at Grand Canyon National Park.
Colorado River Conservation
Manages water flow, sediment movement, and habitat needs to maintain ecological balance and sustainability of the Colorado River.
Colorado River Management and Resource Stewardship
Studies water flow, sediment movement, and habitat needs to guide sustainable management of the Colorado River within Grand Canyon
Conservation K9 Program
Uses trained detection dogs like Blue to locate hard-to-track wildlife indicators, supporting research and conservation through non-invasive monitoring
Dark Sky Protection and Astronomy Programs
Hosts in-person astronomy events like the annual Star Party to promote awareness of light pollution and protect natural night skies
Emerging Artist Residency
Partners with Northern Arizona University to provide early-career opportunities for student and recent graduate artists to engage with Grand Canyon through art
Field Institute programs
Educational programs designed to deepen understanding of Grand Canyon.
Fisheries Restoration
Monitors native fish populations, improves habitat conditions, and supports biodiversity in the Colorado River ecosystem
Junior Ranger Program
Engages youth in educational activities that foster stewardship and connection to Grand Canyon’s natural and cultural resources
Mapping a Better Future for Grand Canyon National Park
Uses data and GIS tools to inform resource planning, improve land management, and support sustainable decision-making
Wilderness Monitoring Program
Conducts soundscape monitoring to assess biodiversity and species distribution across remote areas of the park
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Trail and Habitat Preservation Funding 8 activities
    • Cultural and Historic Preservation in Grand Canyon National Park
      Invests in cultural and historic preservation efforts to enhance visitor understanding of Grand Canyon's history and the cultural significance of the 11 tribes traditionally associated with the park, and funds historic building preservation.
    • Financial and Volunteer Support for Grand Canyon National Park
      Provides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities, and uses proceeds from park store sales to support protection and enhancement of the park.
    • Grand Canyon National Park Support and Funding
      Provides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities, including funding trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection. Proceeds from park store sales also support the protection and enhancement of the park.
    • Grand Canyon National Park Trail Maintenance
      Maintains trails in Grand Canyon National Park to ensure they are safe and world-class, and funds trail preservation projects.
    • Preservation Funding
      Funds trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection in Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Support for Grand Canyon National Park Operations
      Provides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities, including funding for trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection.
    • Support for Grand Canyon National Park Priorities
      Provides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities, including funding trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection. Proceeds from park store sales also contribute to the protection and enhancement of Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Support for Park Priorities
      Provides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities.
  • Scientific Research & Monitoring 8 activities
    • Resource Management Planning
      Uses data and mapping tools to inform planning and improve resource management across Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Scientific Research Support
      Supports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology in Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Scientific Research and Data Management
      Supports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes supporting soundscape monitoring, using data and mapping tools for resource management, and funding interpretive talks, research, and scientific papers.
    • Scientific Research and Data Management
      Supports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources, including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology, and uses data and mapping tools to improve resource management across Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Scientific Research and Data Management
      Supports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes funding interpretive talks, research, and scientific papers, and using data and mapping tools to inform planning and improve resource management.
    • Scientific Research and Data Management
      Supports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes using data and mapping tools to improve resource management and funding interpretive talks, research, and scientific papers.
    • Soundscape Monitoring
      Supports soundscape monitoring to understand biodiversity and species distribution across Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Soundscape Monitoring for Biodiversity
      Supports soundscape monitoring to understand biodiversity and species distribution across Grand Canyon National Park.
  • Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 6 activities
    • Educational Field Trips
      Organizes and leads educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
    • Educational Programs and Tours
      Offers immersive and educational adventures, including guided tours, virtual hikes, and educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute, engaging thousands of participants since 1993.
    • Educational Tours and Classes
      Has conducted hundreds of educational tours and classes at Grand Canyon since 1993, engaging thousands of participants.
    • Educational Tours and Classes
      Conducts hundreds of educational tours and classes at Grand Canyon since 1993, engaging thousands of participants, and offers immersive and educational adventures officially designed in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park. This includes organizing and leading educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
    • Educational Tours and Field Trips
      Conducts hundreds of educational tours and classes at Grand Canyon since 1993, engaging thousands of participants, and organizes and leads educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
    • Educational Tours and Field Trips
      Conducts hundreds of educational tours and classes at Grand Canyon since 1993, engaging thousands of participants, and offers immersive and educational adventures officially designed in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park. This includes organizing and leading educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
  • Public Engagement & Recognition Programs 5 activities
    • Cultural and Historic Preservation
      Invests in cultural and historic preservation efforts to enhance visitor understanding of Grand Canyon's history and the cultural significance of the 11 tribes traditionally associated with the park.
    • Membership Program
      Offers membership program to engage public support for preservation of Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Park Store Support
      Uses proceeds from park store sales to support protection and enhancement of Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Public Engagement and Membership
      Engages public support for the preservation of Grand Canyon National Park through a membership program and uses proceeds from park store sales to support protection and enhancement efforts.
    • Public Engagement and Membership Program
      Offers a membership program to engage public support for the preservation of Grand Canyon National Park.
  • Visitor Education & Trail Support Services 4 activities
    • Guided Tours
      Provides guided tours to enhance visitor experience at Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Immersive Educational Adventures
      Offers immersive and educational adventures at Grand Canyon, officially designed in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Trip Planner Resource
      Provides a free trip planner to assist visitors in planning their Grand Canyon visit.
    • Virtual Engagement
      Offers virtual hikes and live webcams for remote engagement with Grand Canyon National Park.
  • Visitor Experience & Public Engagement 4 activities
    • Public Engagement and Membership
      Offers a membership program to engage public support for the preservation of Grand Canyon National Park and provides virtual hikes and live webcams for remote engagement.
    • Visitor Experience Enhancement
      Funds projects and programs to enhance visitor experience through education, safety, and accessibility initiatives.
    • Visitor Experience Enhancement and Education
      Funds projects and programs to enhance visitor experience through education, safety, and accessibility initiatives, including public educational programs, in-person astronomy programs, and supporting the Junior Ranger Program. The organization also provides guided tours, offers virtual hikes and live webcams, and provides a free trip planner for visitors.
    • Visitor Experience and Accessibility Enhancement
      Funds projects and programs to enhance visitor experience through education, safety, and accessibility initiatives, including maintaining safe trails and providing a free trip planner.
  • Wilderness & Technical Search and Rescue 1 activity
    • Conservation K9 Program
      Operates a pilot Conservation K9 Program using a trained detection dog named Blue to locate hard-to-track wildlife indicators for research and conservation.
  • Uncategorized 24 activities
    • Annual Exhibition
      Hosts an annual exhibition at Beasley Gallery to share artwork from the Artist in Residence program with the Northern Arizona community.
    • Artist and Astronomer Residency Program
      Runs a residency program for artists and astronomers to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Grand Canyon, connecting Northern Arizona University faculty and students with its Artist in Residence program, which receives over 350 applications annually. This includes an annual residency opportunity for one Northern Arizona University student or recent alum and an annual exhibition at Beasley Gallery to share artwork.
    • Artist and Astronomer Residency Program
      Runs a residency program for artists and astronomers to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Grand Canyon, connecting Northern Arizona University faculty and students with its Artist in Residence program, which receives over 350 applications annually. This includes an annual residency opportunity for one Northern Arizona University student or recent alum and an annual exhibition at Beasley Gallery to share artwork.
    • Artist and Astronomer in Residence Program
      Runs a residency program for artists and astronomers to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Grand Canyon, connecting Northern Arizona University faculty and students, and hosting an annual exhibition of artwork.
    • Artist in Residence Program
      Connects Northern Arizona University faculty and students with its Artist in Residence program, which receives over 350 applications annually from global applicants.
    • Astronomy Programs
      Hosts in-person astronomy programs, including an annual Star Party in June, to educate visitors about dark sky protection and its importance to wildlife and cultural connections.
    • Astronomy Programs and Dark Sky Protection
      Hosts in-person astronomy programs, including an annual Star Party in June, to educate visitors about dark sky protection and its importance to wildlife and cultural connections.
    • Dark Sky Protection and Astronomy Programs
      Hosts in-person astronomy programs, including an annual Star Party, to educate visitors about dark sky protection and its importance to wildlife and cultural connections.
    • Fisheries Restoration Efforts
      Conducts fisheries restoration efforts including monitoring native fish populations, improving habitat conditions, and supporting biodiversity across river systems.
    • Fisheries Restoration and Monitoring
      Conducts fisheries restoration efforts including monitoring native fish populations, improving habitat conditions, and supporting biodiversity across river systems.
    • Grand Canyon National Park Trail Maintenance
      Maintains trails in Grand Canyon National Park to ensure they are safe and world-class for visitors.
    • Habitat Restoration Projects
      Funds habitat restoration projects including surveying and restoring habitats and removing non-native vegetation to support ecosystem health in Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Junior Ranger Program
      Supports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon.
    • Student Residency Opportunity
      Provides an annual residency opportunity for one Northern Arizona University student or recent alum to engage in a place-based artistic experience at Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Student-Led Parade
      Organized a student-led parade featuring wearable pollinator masks created by 3rd- and 4th-grade students during art and science workshops.
    • Trail Maintenance
      Maintains trails in Grand Canyon National Park to ensure they are safe and world-class.
    • Visitor Experience Enhancement
      Funds projects and programs to enhance visitor experience through education, safety, and accessibility initiatives, including providing guided tours and a free trip planner.
    • Wildlife Habitat Protection
      Funds programs and projects to maintain safe and healthy wildlife habitats for thousands of species, including endangered and threatened species, in Grand Canyon National Park.
    • Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
      Funds programs and projects to maintain safe and healthy wildlife habitats, including for endangered and threatened species, conducts fisheries restoration, supports soundscape monitoring, and operates a pilot Conservation K9 Program for wildlife detection.
    • Wildlife and Habitat Protection in Grand Canyon National Park
      Funds programs and projects to maintain safe and healthy wildlife habitats for thousands of species, including endangered and threatened species, in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes habitat restoration, surveying, and removing non-native vegetation.
    • Wildlife and Habitat Protection in Grand Canyon National Park
      Funds programs and projects to maintain safe and healthy wildlife habitats for thousands of species, including endangered and threatened species, and supports habitat restoration projects such as surveying, restoring habitats, and removing non-native vegetation to support ecosystem health in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes operating a pilot Conservation K9 Program to locate hard-to-track wildlife indicators and conducting fisheries restoration efforts.
    • Youth Stewardship Programs
      Supports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon and organizes student-led parades featuring wearable pollinator masks created during art and science workshops for 3rd and 4th graders.
    • Youth Stewardship Programs
      Supports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon and organizes student-led parades featuring pollinator masks created by 3rd- and 4th-grade students during art and science workshops.
    • Youth Stewardship and Education
      Supports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon and organizes student-led activities like parades featuring pollinator masks created during art and science workshops.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$13.00M
Contributions & grants$3.94M30%
Program service revenue$338K3%
Investment income$209K2%
Other revenue$8.51M
expenses
Total expenses$9.99M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$4.62M
Grants paid out$1.82M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.73M
Cash$2.50M
Investments$18.39M
Liabilities$852K
Net assets$25.88M
Liquid reserves25.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
THERESA MCMULLAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $263K
DANIELLE SEGURA CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40 $163K
MINYIN HART CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER 40 $155K
DARIN GEIGER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $128K
MINDY RIESENBERG DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 40 $125K
MARIE BUCK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (LEFT 7/22) 40 $117K
LAURA JONES CHIEF OF STAFF/SECRETARY 40 $108K
board members · 18
  • AARON CRAFT — DIRECTOR
  • ALEJANDRA LILLO — DIRECTOR
  • ANN BECKER — DIRECTOR
  • ANN WEST FIGUEREDO — DIRECTOR
  • AWENATE COBBINA — DIRECTOR
  • CARISSA ROLLINS — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES GALBRAITH — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH GAGE — DIRECTOR
  • JASON COOCHWYTEWA — DIRECTOR
  • LIZABETH ARDISANA — DIRECTOR
  • MERL WASCHLER — DIRECTOR
  • MITCHEL WALKER — CHAIR
  • NIGEL FINNEY — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • SHANTINI MUNTHREE — VICE CHAIR
  • STAN SUTHERLAND — DIRECTOR
  • TERESA GAVIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • TERESA KLINE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Grand Canyon National Park Government — Collaborates on public programming within the Grand Canyon landscape, including events along the Rim Walk.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Government — Collaborates with Grand Canyon National Park to support protection and visitor experience.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Government — Collaborates with Grand Canyon National Park to support visitor experiences and educational programming.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Government — Official philanthropic partner, supporting conservation, education, and preservation efforts within the park.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Partner — Collaborates with the Field Institute to design and develop educational programs.
  • National Park Service Government — Provides interdisciplinary review of Field Institute programs through educators and resource managers.
  • National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with Grand Canyon Conservancy on conservation, research, and education initiatives at Grand Canyon National Park.
  • National Park Service Partner — Valued partner in supporting Grand Canyon National Park.
  • Northern Arizona University School of Art + Design Partner — Collaborates on the Emerging Artist Residency program and hosts annual exhibitions of Artist in Residence work at Beasley Gallery.
  • Tribal communities Partner — Works with Tribal communities on cultural preservation and stewardship projects at Grand Canyon.