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DIABLO CANYON GROUP INC

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 311631780 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C30 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · diablotrust.org
revenue
$54K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$217K
employees
2
volunteers
25
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Diablo Trust is a community-based collaborative in northern Arizona that advances rangeland health through long-term ecological research, monitoring, and adaptive management. Since 1987, it has partnered with ranchers, agencies, and universities to study the impacts of livestock grazing, climate variability, and land-use practices on semi-arid grassland ecosystems. The organization supports science-based decision-making through two major monitoring programs and serves as a model for collaborative land stewardship across mixed ownership landscapes.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Diablo Trust Range Management Plan
Collaborative plan integrating monitoring and adaptive management practices to improve land and wildlife conditions across member ranches
Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG)
Longest continuous utilization monitoring program in Arizona, tracking grazing impacts using rain gauges, photo plots, utilization cages, and wildlife censuses in collaboration with USFS, ASLD, and AZGFD
Integrated Monitoring for Sustainability (IMfoS)
Long-term ecological monitoring program using the Holistic Ecosystem Health Indicator framework to assess sustainability across Diablo Trust ranches; involves Northern Arizona University and Prescott College
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Youth & Community Land Stewardship Education 14 activities
    • Agricultural Education and Capacity Building
      Facilitates conversations about wind energy and ranching, and showcases experiences of high school students in Agriscience and FFA chapters.
    • Agricultural Education and Networking
      Facilitates conversations and showcases experiences related to agriculture, such as discussions on wind energy and ranching, and highlighting Coconino High School students' involvement in Agriscience and FFA.
    • Annual Campout
      Hosts an annual campout each August, which includes field tours, guest speakers, and hands-on learning.
    • Annual Meeting
      Organizes an annual meeting in February that convenes speakers and practitioners to discuss trends and approaches in ranching and land stewardship.
    • Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
      Participates in summits and facilitates conversations on topics like wind energy and ranching, and showcases experiences of high school students in agriscience to build capacity and share knowledge within the community.
    • Capacity Building for Land Stewardship
      Participates in and facilitates discussions and showcases related to land stewardship, including attending the Network for Arizona Trails Summit, facilitating conversations about wind energy and ranching, and highlighting Coconino High School students' experiences in Agriscience and FFA.
    • Capacity Building for Land Stewardship
      Participates in summits and facilitates conversations on topics like wind energy and ranching, and showcases experiences of high school students in agriscience to build capacity in land stewardship.
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Hosts annual campouts and meetings, "Days on the Land" events, and provides presentations to students, community members, and professionals to share knowledge about working lands and land stewardship.
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Hosts annual campouts, meetings, and "Days on the Land" events to provide hands-on learning, discuss ranching and land stewardship, and engage students and community members through presentations and volunteering opportunities.
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Hosts annual campouts and meetings, "Days on the Land" events, and provides presentations to students, community members, and professionals to share knowledge and foster collaboration on ranching, land stewardship, and recreation impacts.
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Hosts annual campouts and meetings, "Days on the Land" events, and provides presentations to students and professionals to share knowledge and foster collaboration on ranching, land stewardship, and recreation impacts.
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Hosts annual campouts and "Days on the Land" events for hands-on learning and volunteering, organizes annual meetings to discuss ranching and land stewardship, provides presentations to students and professionals, and engages Northern Arizona University students in "On the Land" activities.
    • Days on the Land Events
      Hosts "Days on the Land" events throughout the year, offering hands-on opportunities for volunteering, exploring projects, and visiting partner ranches.
    • Knowledge Sharing Events
      Hosts an Annual Meeting and an Annual Campout to facilitate knowledge sharing among ranchers, agencies, and the public regarding working lands.
  • Collaborative Rangeland & Habitat Management 11 activities
    • Collaborative Management and Knowledge Sharing
      Cultivates cooperative efforts for research, monitoring, and restoration, and facilitates bi-annual Cooperative Resource Operational Plan (CROP) meetings to share knowledge about working lands.
    • Collaborative Management and Planning
      Engages in collaborative management efforts through bi-annual Cooperative Resource Operational Plan (CROP) meetings, develops Range Management Plans, and facilitates discussions on recreation impacts and solutions at annual meetings and through a Recreation Working Group.
    • Collaborative Management and Planning
      Participates in working groups and facilitates conversations to develop management plans, such as the Anderson Mesa Pronghorn Antelope Management Plan, and engages in long-standing collaborative management efforts through bi-annual Cooperative Resource Operational Plan (CROP) meetings.
    • Collaborative Management and Planning
      Engages in collaborative management efforts, including participating in the Citizen's Working Group for the Anderson Mesa Landscape Scale Assessment, developing the Anderson Mesa Pronghorn Antelope Management Plan, preparing Range Management Plans, and facilitating bi-annual Cooperative Resource Operational Plan (CROP) meetings.
    • Collaborative Resource Management and Planning
      Participates in working groups and conversations to develop management plans, such as the Citizen's Working Group for the Anderson Mesa Landscape Scale Assessment and the Anderson Mesa Pronghorn Antelope Management Plan, and prepares Range Management Plans for its ranches in collaboration with agencies.
    • Collaborative Resource Operational Plan Meetings
      Supports long-standing collaborative management efforts through bi-annual Cooperative Resource Operational Plan (CROP) meetings.
    • Range Management Plan Preparation
      Prepared a Range Management Plan for its ranches in collaboration with agencies, including provisions for monitoring land and wildlife improvement projects.
    • Wildlife Population Management Planning
      Participates in working groups and conversations regarding declining wildlife populations, leading to the development of management plans such as the Anderson Mesa Pronghorn Antelope Management Plan.
    • Working Lands Advocacy and Knowledge Sharing
      Cultivates cooperative efforts to research and monitor working lands, restore ecosystems, re-establish native wildlife, and share knowledge about the value of working lands in the Southwest, including meeting with the USFS Forest Service Chief to discuss partnerships.
    • Working Lands Advocacy and Knowledge Sharing
      Cultivates cooperative efforts to research and monitor working lands ecology, restore grasslands, re-establish native wildlife, and share knowledge about the value of working lands in the Southwest, including meeting with the USFS Forest Service Chief to discuss partnerships.
    • Working Lands Advocacy and Knowledge Sharing
      Cultivates cooperative efforts to research and monitor working lands, restore ecosystems, and share knowledge about their value, including meeting with the USFS Forest Service Chief to discuss partnerships and supporting collaborative management through bi-annual Cooperative Resource Operational Plan (CROP) meetings.
  • Rangeland and Livestock Sustainability Research 9 activities
    • Collaborative Research on Livestock Effects
      Collaborates with Northern Arizona University researchers and ranchers on an experiment studying the effects of livestock on grassland ecosystems.
    • Forage Resource Study Group Operations
      Operates the Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG), a long-running utilization monitoring program in Arizona, assessing forage conditions and sustainability.
    • Monitoring Framework Development
      Developed two collaborative monitoring frameworks: the Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG) and Integrated Monitoring for Sustainability (IMfoS).
    • Ranchland Health Research and Monitoring
      Facilitates and conducts research to promote the health and stability of ranchlands, including operating the Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG) for utilization monitoring, collaborating with Northern Arizona University on livestock effects on grasslands, and assessing sustainability using the Holistic Ecosystem Health Indicator (HEHI).
    • Ranchland Health Research and Monitoring
      Facilitates and conducts research to promote the health and stability of ranchlands, including operating the long-running Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG) for utilization monitoring, collaborating with Northern Arizona University on livestock effects on grasslands, and assessing sustainability using the Holistic Ecosystem Health Indicator (HEHI) framework.
    • Ranchland Research and Monitoring
      Facilitates and conducts research to promote the health and sustainability of ranchlands, including developing collaborative monitoring frameworks like the Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG) and Integrated Monitoring for Sustainability (IMfoS), and studying the effects of livestock on grassland ecosystems.
    • Ranchland Research and Monitoring
      Facilitates and conducts research to promote the health and stability of ranchlands, including operating the Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG) for utilization monitoring, developing collaborative monitoring frameworks like IMfoS, assessing sustainability using the Holistic Ecosystem Health Indicator (HEHI), and studying the effects of livestock and climate change on grassland ecosystems in collaboration with Northern Arizona University.
    • Ranchland and Ecosystem Research
      Conducts and facilitates research on ranchland health, grassland ecosystems, and the effects of grazing and climate change, including long-running forage monitoring programs (FRSG), collaborative monitoring frameworks (IMfoS), and studies with Northern Arizona University.
    • Research on Ranchland Health
      Facilitated research to promote the health of ranchlands in the West, contributing to sustainable land management practices.
  • Wildlife Water Source Development & Management 6 activities
    • Fencing for Wildlife Safety
      Fenced off drying lakes and tanks that were deadly mud bogs to aid wildlife, improving their safety and habitat quality.
    • Water Support for Wildlife
      Hauled over 1,000,000 gallons of water to aid wildlife, improving their survival and habitat conditions.
    • Water Tank Installation
      Purchased, installed, and maintained water tanks to aid wildlife, enhancing their access to water resources.
    • Wildlife Support and Water Management
      Aids wildlife by hauling over 1,000,000 gallons of water, improving roads to access and maintain water sources, purchasing and maintaining water tanks, and fencing off dangerous mud bogs.
    • Wildlife Water Provision and Infrastructure
      Aids wildlife by hauling over 1,000,000 gallons of water, improving roads to access and maintain water sources, purchasing, installing, and maintaining water tanks, and fencing off dangerous drying lakes and mud bogs.
    • Wildlife Water Source Management
      Manages water sources to aid wildlife by hauling over 1,000,000 gallons of water, improving roads for access, purchasing, installing, and maintaining water tanks, and fencing off dangerous drying lakes and mud bogs.
  • Community Forums & Stakeholder Engagement 5 activities
    • Advocacy and Partnerships
      Engages in advocacy by meeting with officials like the USFS Forest Service Chief to discuss perspectives on partnerships.
    • Recreation Impact Management
      Provides forums and facilitates virtual meetings for its Recreation Working Group to discuss and find solutions for recreation impacts, coordinate events, and foster partnerships.
    • Recreation Working Group Coordination
      Facilitates virtual meetings and organizes summits for its Recreation Working Group to share updates, coordinate events, and discuss solutions for recreation impacts.
    • Recreation Working Group Facilitation
      Facilitates virtual meetings for its Recreation Working Group to share updates and coordinate events, enhancing community engagement.
    • Recreation Working Group and Summits
      Organizes and facilitates virtual meetings and summits for a Recreation Working Group to discuss and find solutions for recreation impacts, share updates, and coordinate events.
  • Sustainable Ranchland Management 2 activities
    • Ranch Operations and Land Management
      Works with the Bar T Bar and Flying M ranches, which collectively span over 426,000 acres, to protect open space, wildlife, and beef production, utilizing numerous earthen ponds and lakes for cattle and wildlife.
    • Ranchland Management and Operations
      Manages and operates the Bar T Bar and Flying M ranches, totaling over 426,000 acres, for beef production, open space preservation, and wildlife support, including maintaining agricultural water rights and earthen ponds.
  • Invasive Species Removal 1 activity
    • Grassland Restoration
      Restored over 100,000 acres of grasslands, contributing to ecosystem health and biodiversity.
  • Riparian & Habitat Restoration 1 activity
    • Wildlife Habitat Regeneration
      Regenerated hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlife habitat, enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • Advocacy and Policy Engagement
      Meets with government officials, such as the USFS Forest Service Chief, to discuss perspectives on partnerships and advocate for working lands.
    • Grassland and Habitat Restoration
      Restores and regenerates hundreds of thousands of acres of grasslands and wildlife habitat, including removing old fences, maintaining existing fences on wetlands and lakes, and protecting agricultural water rights to support native grasses and wildlife.
    • Grassland and Habitat Restoration
      Restores and regenerates hundreds of thousands of acres of grasslands and wildlife habitat, including removing old fences and maintaining existing ones on wetlands and lakes, and protecting over 300 million gallons of water annually through agricultural water rights on the Bar T Bar Ranch.
    • Grassland and Habitat Restoration
      Restores and regenerates hundreds of thousands of acres of grasslands and wildlife habitat, including removing old fences, maintaining existing fences on wetlands, and protecting water sources.
    • Grassland and Habitat Restoration
      Restores and regenerates hundreds of thousands of acres of grasslands and wildlife habitat, including removing old fences, maintaining existing fences on wetlands and lakes, and protecting over 300 million gallons of water annually through agricultural water rights on the Bar T Bar Ranch.
    • Informational Booklet Production
      Produced an informational booklet highlighting five components that maintain working and wild landscapes in Coconino County.
    • Informational Publications
      Produces informational booklets highlighting components that maintain working and wild landscapes in Coconino County.
    • Informational Resource Production
      Produces informational materials, such as a booklet highlighting components for maintaining working and wild landscapes in Coconino County.
    • Informational Resource Production
      Produces informational materials such as a booklet highlighting components for maintaining working and wild landscapes in Coconino County.
    • Informational Resource Production
      Produces informational materials such as a booklet highlighting components for maintaining working and wild landscapes in Coconino County.
    • Informational Resource Production
      Produces informational booklets highlighting components that maintain working and wild landscapes in Coconino County.
    • Water Source Improvement
      Improved roads to access and maintain water sources to aid wildlife, ensuring reliable water availability.
    • Wildlife and Grazing Land Protection
      Protects open space, wildlife, beef production, and local food provided by working lands in Northern Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$49K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$221K
Cash$45K
Investments$175K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$217K
Liquid reserves45.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 10
  • CARLOS TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES PHILLIPS III — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID WESSEL — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • DIANA KESSLER — DIRECTOR
  • ELLEN PARISH — PRESIDENT
  • HEATHER GREEN — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN METZGER — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT PROSSER — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM TOWLER — SECRETARY/TREASURER
relationships · 37

who they work with

  • ASLD Partner — Collaborates on the Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG).
  • AZ Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation Partner — Partnership with AZ Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation.
  • Arizona Association for Environmental Education Partner — Received the 2004 Organization Award.
  • Arizona Farm Bureau Partner — Received the 2003 Environmental Award.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Collaborates on the Forage Resource Study Group (FRSG).
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Conducts ongoing land-based research and education.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Partnered in conversations concerning declining pronghorn populations, leading to the development of the Anderson Mesa Pronghorn Antelope Management Plan.
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Tim Holt, Field Supervisor, presented on "Challenges to Off-Highway Vehicle Management in Arizona" at the annual meeting.
  • Arizona Planning Association Partner — Received an award.
  • Bar T Bar Partner — Founding ranch of Diablo Trust, spanning 348,000 acres.
  • Bar T Bar Partner — One of the two Northern Arizona family ranches that founded Diablo Trust.
  • Bar T Bar Ranch Partner — One of the Diablo Trust ranches that provided updates at the annual meeting.
  • Bar T Bar Ranch</entity_type>organization Partner — Featured Spencer Prosser from Bar T Bar Ranch in a conversation about wind energy and ranching.
  • Coconino County Board of Supervisors Funder — Provided a grant to support the production of an informational booklet.
  • Coconino High School Partner — Showcased Coconino High School students' experiences in Agriscience and FFA.
  • Elevated Advocacy, LLC Partner — Todd Madeksza presented on recent legislative efforts related to mitigating recreation impacts at the annual meeting.
  • Flying M Partner — Founding ranch of Diablo Trust, spanning 93,000 acres.
  • Flying M Ranch Partner — One of the Diablo Trust ranches that provided updates at the annual meeting.
  • Flying M ranches Partner — One of the two Northern Arizona family ranches that founded Diablo Trust.
  • NAU SRM Club Partner — Partnership with Northern Arizona University's Society for Range Management (SRM) Club.
  • National Cattlemen’s Association Partner — Received the Region VI 2006 Environmental Stewardship Award.
  • Natural Areas Association Partner — Received the 2006 Carl N. Becker Stewardship Award.
  • Network for Arizona Trails Partner — Participated in the Network for Arizona Trails Summit.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Collaborates on research studying the effects of livestock on grassland ecosystems and on the Integrated Monitoring for Sustainability (IMfoS) framework.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Conducts ongoing land-based research and education.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Engaged Northern Arizona University students in "On the Land" activities.
  • Northern Arizona University Center for Sustainable Environments Partner — Received the Treasure Keeper Award.
  • Prescott College Partner — Collaborated on the Integrated Monitoring for Sustainability (IMfoS) framework.
  • Rose Houk Partner — Collaborated on the production of an informational booklet about Coconino County landscapes.
  • Shine Creative Industries Partner — Collaborated on the production of an informational booklet about Coconino County landscapes.
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