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Granite Dells Preservation Foundation

Prescott, AZ · EIN 273173609 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · www.granitedells.org
revenue
$27K
expenses
$36K
net assets
$78K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation is a charitable nonprofit dedicated to the protection and interpretation of the ecosystems and iconic landscapes of the Granite Dells of Yavapai County, Arizona.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation, founded in 2010, works to preserve the Granite Dells in Yavapai County, Arizona. The organization focuses on protecting ecological and scenic integrity, enhancing land management, and educating the public on the Dells' values. They aim to expand existing open spaces into a regional park.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Elisabeth Creek Renaming
Initiative to rename "No Name Creek" to Elisabeth Creek in honor of Elisabeth Ruffner.
Land Acquisition for Preservation
Ongoing fundraising efforts to purchase land in the Granite Dells for preservation.
Narrows Blasting Prevention Campaign
Public information campaign to prevent the blasting of the Narrows section of the Granite Dells along State Highway 89.
Peavine Trail Fencing Installation
Project to install fencing along the Peavine Trail to protect the Dells.
Prop. 484 Public Education Campaign
Public education campaign supporting a ballot initiative (Prop. 484) to protect open space in the City of Prescott.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Infrastructure Installation & Site Maintenance 6 activities
    • Geographic renaming initiative
      Renamed "No Name Creek" to Elisabeth Creek as part of a formal effort to recognize local history and identity within the Granite Dells.
    • Maintain and improve trail infrastructure
      Installed fencing along the Peavine Trail to protect sensitive areas and enhance visitor safety.
    • Preserve cultural and natural heritage through renaming
      Rename significant natural features, such as renaming "No Name Creek" to Elisabeth Creek, to honor local history and promote stewardship.
    • Trail Maintenance and Naming
      Installs fencing along the Peavine Trail and has renamed a local creek to Elisabeth Creek, contributing to local infrastructure and recognition.
    • Trail and creek stewardship
      Conducts on-the-ground preservation work including installing fencing along the Peavine Trail and renaming "No Name Creek" to Elisabeth Creek as part of local conservation and recognition efforts.
    • Trail infrastructure maintenance and improvement
      Installs and maintains physical infrastructure such as fencing along the Peavine Trail to protect sensitive areas and enhance public access.
  • Local Land Use & Development Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Open Space Protection
      Conducts public education campaigns and information campaigns to support ballot initiatives and prevent destructive development in the Granite Dells and surrounding open spaces in Prescott, AZ.
    • Advocate for open space protection via ballot initiatives
      Conducted a public education campaign in support of Proposition 484, a ballot initiative aimed at protecting open space in Prescott.
    • Public advocacy campaigns for open space protection
      Leads public education and information campaigns to support land preservation, including advocacy for ballot initiative Prop. 484 and efforts to prevent blasting in the Narrows section of the Granite Dells along State Highway 89.
    • Public education campaign for Prop. 484
      Conducted a public education campaign to support ballot initiative Prop. 484, aimed at protecting open space in Prescott through policy change.
  • Land & Water Conservation Advocacy 2 activities
    • Prevent destructive development in sensitive areas
      Launched a public information campaign to prevent the blasting of the Narrows, a geologically and ecologically significant section of the Granite Dells along State Highway 89.
    • Public information campaign to protect the Narrows
      Implemented a public information campaign to prevent the blasting of the Narrows, a geologically and culturally significant section of the Granite Dells along State Highway 89.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Acquire land for preservation through fundraising
      Conducts ongoing fundraising campaigns to purchase land within the Granite Dells to ensure its permanent protection.
    • Establish regional park and preserve in Yavapai County
      Operates as a grassroots volunteer effort to create a protected regional park and preserve in the Granite Dells area of Yavapai County, including land acquisition and stewardship activities.
    • Establish regional park and preserve in Yavapai County
      Operates as a grassroots volunteer effort to create a protected regional park and preserve in the Granite Dells area of Yavapai County, with ongoing efforts focused on land acquisition and stewardship.
    • Establish regional park and preserve in Yavapai County
      Operates as a grassroots volunteer effort to create a protected regional park and preserve in the Granite Dells area of Yavapai County.
    • Land Acquisition for Preservation
      Engages in ongoing fundraising efforts specifically to purchase land within the Granite Dells for preservation purposes.
    • Regional Park and Preserve Establishment
      Operates as a grassroots volunteer effort focused on establishing a regional park and preserve in Yavapai County.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$40K148%
Program service revenue
Investment income$5892%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$78K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -61.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Juana McDonald — Board Member
  • Matt Turner — Board Member
  • Peter Sherman — Board Member
  • Renee Girard — Board Member
  • Steve Munsell — Board Member
  • Walt Anderson — Board Member
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Fund Partner — Partner organization through which donors can contribute to the Granite Dells Preservation Foundation fund