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Grand Canyon River Outfitters Assoc
FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 860835682 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · gcroa.org
revenue
$171K
expenses
$186K
net assets
$127K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES OF THE GRAND CANYON WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR; TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE RANGE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY GRAND CANYON RIVER EXPERIENCES FOR THE PROFESSIONALLY OUTFITTED PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Trade association representing the sixteen licensed commercial river outfitters operating in Grand Canyon National Park. Manages the Grand Canyon Fund, a 501(c)(3) that awards grants for conservation projects along the Colorado River corridor and supports access to rafting experiences for people with physical disabilities or socioeconomic challenges. Founded in 1988.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Grand Canyon Fund Grant Program
Annual grant program funding non-profits working in Grand Canyon resource conservation or increasing access to river trips for people with disabilities or socioeconomic barriers
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Trail and Habitat Preservation Funding 4 activities
    • Fundraising for the Grand Canyon Fund
      Raises approximately $100,000 annually for the Grand Canyon Fund through voluntary guest donations and direct contributions from outfitters and the public.
    • Grand Canyon Fund Management
      Manages the Grand Canyon Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity established in 1988, which raises approximately $100,000 annually through voluntary guest donations and direct contributions.
    • Grant distribution to conservation and stewardship projects
      Distributes 100% of annual donations as grants to qualified applicants, with no overhead costs deducted from contributions, supporting environmental and educational initiatives in the Grand Canyon.
    • Management and fundraising for the Grand Canyon Fund
      Manages the Grand Canyon Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity established in 1988, and raises approximately $100,000 annually through voluntary guest donations and direct contributions.
  • General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
    • Grantmaking Program
      Operates a grantmaking program that distributes 100% of annual donations as grants to qualified applicants, having granted approximately $2.2 million since its inception.
    • Grantmaking to qualified applicants
      Distributes 100% of annual donations as grants with no overhead costs deducted, totaling approximately $2.2 million in grants awarded since inception.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Management of Grand Canyon Fund
      Manages the Grand Canyon Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity established in 1988, which supports conservation and stewardship initiatives in the Grand Canyon region.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$171K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$40%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$186K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$121K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$127K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$127K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN DILLON Exec Director 40 $113K
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Grand Canyon Fund Partner — Managed by GCROA on behalf of its member concessioners as a grantmaking entity.
  • John Dillon Government — Executive Director of Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association
  • National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior Government — Commercially contracted, licensed, and authorized concessioner to provide whitewater rafting trips.