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 primary $117KRIVER TRIPS THROUGH THE GRAND CANYON COVERING 187 MILES OF THE COLORADO RIVER, PROVIDING HANDS ON OPPORTUNITIES TO INVESTIGATE GOD'S CREATION IMMERSED IN THE EVIDENCE OF A YOUNG EARTH PRINCIPLE.
- #2 $89KTO LEAD GEOLOGY FOCUSED TRIPS INTO REMOTE AREAS OF THE GRAND CAYNON AND THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST, EXAMINING VARIOUS FEAUTRES AND THEIR RELATION TO THE EVENTS OF CREATION AND THE FLOOD WITNESSED IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS.
named programs · 9 · from sources
what they call their work
Adaptive Hiking Adventures (with Luke5Adventures)
Partnership with Luke5Adventures to offer backpacking adventures at the Grand Canyon for individuals with disabilities using specialized wheelchairs.
Family-Oriented Grand Canyon River Trips (with Focus on the Family)
Collaboration with Focus on the Family to offer river trips that integrate biblical teachings and family values.
Field Experiences for Seminary Students (with The Master's Seminary)
Partnership with The Master's Seminary to provide practical field experiences for seminary students, integrating biblical teachings with real-world applications.
Grand Canyon Daily Tours
Offers various daily tours in Grand Canyon National Park including Rim Tours, Walking Tours, and Guided Hiking Tours, incorporating biblical creation teaching.
Grand Canyon Group Tours
Customizable group tours for churches, schools, and organizations, offering vehicle-based rim tours and walking tours with biblical narration.
Grand Canyon River Trips
Multi-day rafting expeditions on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, combining adventure with biblical creation teaching.
Guided Backpacking Trips
Multi-day guided backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon and Southern Utah, focusing on connecting participants with the Creator through outdoor experiences.
Painted Desert & Petrified Forest Tours
Large group tours from Flagstaff to the Painted Forest and Petrified Forest National Park, exploring geological and biblical significance.
Sunset Crater & Wupatki Tours
Tours to Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments, exploring volcanic formations and Native American ruins with a focus on biblical history and the post-Flood migration.
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 4 activities
- Guided Tours and Outdoor Adventures in the Grand Canyon and Southern UtahLeads daily and multi-day guided tours including rim tours, walking tours, hiking expeditions, backpacking trips, and rafting adventures in the Grand Canyon and southern Utah. These include themed itineraries such as the Trail of Time Walking Tours with hands-on geology and Inner-Canyon Hiking Tours down the South Kaibab Trail.
- Guided Tours and Outdoor Adventures in the Grand Canyon and Southern UtahLeads daily and multi-day guided tours including rim tours, walking tours, hiking expeditions, backpacking trips, and rafting adventures in the Grand Canyon and southern Utah. These include themed itineraries such as the Trail of Time Walking Tour, Inner-Canyon Hikes, and Triple Park Tours, serving over 32,700 guests and logging 17,534 guiding hours to date.
- Large Group and Educational ToursOrganizes customized tours for church, school, and organizational groups ranging from 15 to over 100 participants, with multi-day scheduling options. These include vehicle-based and walking tours of the Grand Canyon as well as extended trips to multiple parks and monuments.
- Large Group and Educational Tours for Churches, Schools, and OrganizationsOrganizes and facilitates large group tours ranging from 15 to over 100 participants, including customized itineraries for churches, schools, and other organizations. Offers multi-day, scalable tour options and visits to sites such as Petrified Forest National Park, Painted Desert, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki National Monument.
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Christian Retreats & Prayer Events 2 activities
- Participation in Religious and Creationist Conferences and EventsOperates outreach booths and hosts events at major religious and creationist gatherings such as the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting and the Creation Research Society conference. Also hosts special evening events featuring creationist speakers such as Dr. Steve Austin.
- Participation in Religious and Creationist Conferences and EventsOperates booths and hosts events at religious and creationist gatherings such as the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting and the Creation Research Society conference to share organizational stories, distribute materials, and promote tour experiences.
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Guided and Self-Guided Museum Tours 1 activity
- Tours of National Monuments and Parks in Northern ArizonaConducts guided tours to Sunset Crater Volcano, Wupatki National Monuments, Petrified Forest National Park, and the Painted Desert, focusing on geological features, volcanic formations, and Native American ruins, often combined into full-day or multi-park itineraries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$631K
Contributions & grants$216K34%
Program service revenue$411K65%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$615K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$239K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$317K
Cash$240K
Investments$0
Liabilities$160
Net assets$317K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +17.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 8
- BOB SHELTON — Director
- DR BILL BARRICK — Chairman
- GARY S MCCALEB — Director
- JOHN KELLEY — DEVELOPMENT
- KYM VARNER — Vice President
- MATTHEW PETERSON — CFO
- NATE LOPER — Executive Dir.
- TOM VAIL — Director
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Answers in Genesis Partner — Partners to provide Grand Canyon river trips and special event tours that highlight creation science and biblical history.
- Creation Research Society Partner — Attends and connects with participants at their annual conference.
- Dr. Steve Austin Partner — Geologist who participated in an evening event.
- Pensacola Christian College Partner — Attends a conference hosted at Pensacola Christian College.
- Southern Baptist Convention Partner — Participating in the 2026 Annual Meeting & Pastors’ Conference through exhibit booth presence.