named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Coffee House Saturdays
Monthly event featuring free coffee and music at the North Mountain Visitor Center.
Educational Programs and Events
Workshops and lectures on topics such as Wilderness First Aid, Plants and Animals of the Southwest, Geology, History of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Hohokam Culture, and Rattlesnake education demonstrations.
North Mountain Visitor Center
A visitor center providing interpretive information, exhibits, tours, classes, and workshops on the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, local geology, archaeology, and Sonoran Desert plants and animals. It also offers trail maps and information for hikers.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Land Acquisition and Preserve Management 6 activities
- Acquire and preserve land for Phoenix PreservesAcquires and preserves land to support the creation and expansion of the Phoenix Preserves, protecting natural habitats and public open space.
- Acquire and preserve land for Phoenix PreservesAcquires and protects land to support the development and ecological integrity of the Phoenix Preserves, ensuring long-term conservation of desert habitats.
- Land Acquisition and PreservationAcquires and preserves land to support the creation and expansion of the Phoenix Preserves, providing sanctuary for wildlife in the Sonoran Desert habitat within the mountains and desert Preserves in Phoenix.
- Land Acquisition and PreservationAcquires and preserves land to support the creation and maintenance of the Phoenix Preserves, providing sanctuary for wildlife in the Sonoran Desert habitat within the mountains and desert Preserves in Phoenix.
- Protect wildlife habitat in Sonoran DesertProvides and maintains sanctuary for wildlife within the Sonoran Desert habitat across the Phoenix mountain and desert preserves.
- Protect wildlife habitat in Sonoran Desert PreservesProvides sanctuary for wildlife within the Sonoran Desert habitat across the Phoenix mountain and desert preserves, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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Visitor Education & Trail Support Services 5 activities
- Maintain interpretive exhibits and visitor resourcesManages an exhibit hall with interpretive displays on local geology, archaeology, flora and fauna, and cultural history, and provides trail maps, brochures, and educational materials to visitors.
- North Mountain Visitor Center Operation and MaintenanceOperates and maintains the North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC) daily, 365 days a year, staffed by volunteers, to preserve and protect the Phoenix Mountains Preserve and support education, conservation, and research initiatives.
- North Mountain Visitor Center Operations and ProgrammingOperates the North Mountain Visitor Center daily, 365 days a year, staffed by volunteers, to preserve and protect the Phoenix Mountains Preserve and provide educational opportunities. This includes maintaining an exhibit hall, offering displays, tours, classes, workshops, and hosting events like "Coffee House Saturdays" with programs on various environmental and cultural topics.
- Operate North Mountain Visitor CenterOperates the North Mountain Visitor Center year-round, daily, staffed by volunteers, to preserve and protect the Phoenix Mountains Preserve and provide public access to educational resources, trail information, and visitor services.
- Operate North Mountain Visitor CenterOperates the North Mountain Visitor Center year-round, daily, staffed by volunteers, to preserve and protect the Phoenix Mountains Preserve and provide public access to educational programs, exhibits, and recreational resources.
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Community Health Fair & Festival 2 activities
- Community Health and Safety EventsOrganizes free preventive skin cancer screenings open to the public and co-hosts community meetings to share public safety resources and information on campaigns like the Lights and Fire Campaign.
- Provide free public health screeningsOrganizes and hosts free preventive skin cancer screenings for the public with no insurance or cost required.
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Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Deliver educational programs and workshopsOffers educational programs including tours, classes, workshops, and themed events such as "Coffee House Saturdays" covering topics like desert ecology, geology, Hohokam culture, and wilderness safety at the North Mountain Visitor Center.
- Environmental Education and WorkshopsOffers displays, tours, classes, and workshops at the North Mountain Visitor Center to help visitors understand the Sonoran Desert and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, covering topics such as local geology, archaeology, flora and fauna, and Hohokam Culture.
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Community Safety Education Programs 2 activities
- Host community safety and outreach eventsCo-hosts community meetings with local government, such as District 6, to share public safety resources and information on initiatives like the Lights and Fire Campaign.
- Host community safety and resource eventsCo-hosts community meetings with local districts to share public safety resources and information, such as the Lights and Fire Campaign, to promote neighborhood safety.
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Visitor-Facing Educational Retail Operations 2 activities
- Sell educational and cultural goods at visitor centerOperates a retail offering at the North Mountain Visitor Center featuring stone jewelry, field guides, books, art, Native American items, and local crafts to support education and visitor engagement.
- Visitor Information and Retail ServicesProvides trail maps, brochures, and information on hikes and mountain bike rides, and sells gifts including stone jewelry, field guides, educational books, paintings, Native American items, and local crafts at the North Mountain Visitor Center.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide public health screeningsOrganizes free, no-cost preventive skin cancer screenings open to the public as part of community health outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$508K
Cash$890
Investments$0
Liabilities$82K
Net assets$426K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 3
- David D Bruce — Director
- Linda A Bruce — Director
- Luther D Bruce — President
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association Partner — Collaborates in the North Mountain Visitor Center.
- Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association (CAMRA) Partner — Partners with an organization that provides technical rescue, wilderness emergency medical services, and outdoor safety education.
- HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center Partner — Hosts joint community meetings focused on neighborhood safety.
- Kiwanis Park Recreation Center Partner — Hosts free preventive skin cancer screening events organized by the foundation.
- North Mountain Visitor Center Partner — Operates in coordination with the North Mountain Visitor Center, maintaining its daily operations.
- Phoenix City Parks & Recreation Partner — Partners with the city department that manages parks, mountain preserve land, trails, community centers, golf courses, and pools.
- Phoenix Fire Department Partner — Collaborates on community safety outreach and the Lights and Fire Campaign.
- Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council (PMPC) Partner — Partners to keep natural places intact for outdoor recreational activities in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
- Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council, Inc. Partner — Collaborates in the North Mountain Visitor Center.
- Phoenix Police Department Partner — Participates in joint community meetings to provide public safety resources.
- Save Our Mountains Foundation Partner — Operates the North Mountain Visitor Center.