Annual Report 2021
Vision Breathtaking from the moment you first cast eyes on it, Grand Canyon is just that—Grand. The natural and cultural significance of Grand Canyon makes it one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a sacred place of serenity and reflection that invites exploration and adventure, instilling both gratitude and humility. The canyon is a cultural touchstone for those who came before and those who have yet to come. Grand Canyon Conservancy’s vision for Grand Canyon is: • A precious natural and cultural resource that is forever safeguarded. • Indigenous people and connected communities who are thriving. • Memorable experiences that welcome, ground, invigorate, and inspire.
Mission To inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon.
L-R: Theresa McMullan, CEO, and Teresa Gavigan, Board Chair. Photo by Veronica Tierney.
Letter from CEO and Board Chair Dear Friends, We’re excited to share the 2021 Grand Canyon Conservancy Annual Report. It was a year of challenges and much success. Carefully managing through the pandemic, we re-opened most of our in-park retail stores by mid-year and began a limited number of Field Institute classes. Our membership and fundraising efforts didn’t miss a beat, and 2021 was our best year ever. Our greatest success, thanks to you, was providing more funding to Grand Canyon National Park in 2021 than we have in our 89-year history! We are incredibly proud of our support of the Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site at Desert View. Through a public-private partnership with the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, we raised the funds for site construction and broke ground in December. As we celebrate our 90th anniversary in 2022, we focus on supporting the park’s Indigenous Affairs Plan, bringing first-voice interpretation to visitors and economic opportunities to tribal members. We are also eager to support scientific research around climate change, especially as it impacts the Colorado River. Of course, our support of youth education, trail maintenance, and dark skies will also be a priority. We appreciate all of your support! Our work would be impossible without your generosity. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Grand Canyon Conservancy, we thank you for inspiring generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural wonder of Grand Canyon. Teresa Gavigan, Board Chair
Theresa McMullan, CEO
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
2021 Board of Directors Teresa Gavigan, Chair Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jason Coochwytewa Phoenix, Arizona
Alejandra Lillo Los Angeles, California
Mitchell Walker, Vice Chair San Antonio, Texas
Aaron Craft Cave Creek, Arizona
Shantini Munthree Oakland, California
Lizabeth Ardisana Orchard Lake, Michigan
Nigel Finney Rio Verde, Arizona
Mark Schiavoni Paradise Valley, Arizona
Ann Becker Fountain Hills, Arizona
Deborah M. Gage Dallas, Texas
Stan Sutherland Flagstaff, Arizona
Randall Brown Dallas, Texas
Charlie Galbraith Washington, D.C.
Merl E. Waschler Scottsdale, Arizona
Awenate Cobbina Detroit, Michigan
Teresa Kline Dunwoody, Georgia
Tyson Winarski Mountain View, California
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
2021 GCC Executive Team Theresa McMullan Chief Executive Officer
Minyin Hart Chief Financial Officer
Marie Buck Chief Operating Officer
Laura Jones Chief of Staff/ Corporate Secretary
Darin Geiger Director of Operations
Mindy Riesenberg Director of Marketing & Communications Danielle Segura Chief Philanthropy Officer
2021 Accomplishments
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
CULTURAL HERITAGE Desert View Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site Breaks Ground In September 2021, the park began construction on the Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site at Desert View. The Desert View vision is the effort to welcome and honor the Indigenous people who have lived in the Grand Canyon since time immemorial. The area will create opportunities for first-voice interpretation, cultural demonstration, and arts and crafts vending, and will encourage park visitors to tour tribal parks and communities. Work began in late 2021 on a new amphitheater on the rim of the canyon. Over the next several months, the area will see many changes, including redesigned pathways, a new Tribal Welcome Center, and expanded capabilities for hosting cultural demonstrators. The team developing this project comprises representatives from the 11 traditionally associated Grand Canyon tribes, the National Park Service/Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Conservancy, and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA). This group is working with a design team led by artist and designer Andy Dufford, who designed Mather Amphitheater and the Tribal Medallion near Mather Point. The transformation of Desert View is a $6.5 million project, and through 2021, GCC has raised over $3.8 million, which has been matched by the National Park Service Centennial Challenge fund and a National Park Foundation match of $500,000 of their Centennial Challenge appropriation. To learn more and to donate, click here.
Sketch by Andy Dufford
Connecting Cultural Demonstrators to the World In 2021, the Cultural Demonstration Series was suspended due to COVID-19. So, Grand Canyon National Park and GCC developed a series called “History Behind the Arts” to virtually connect visitors to cultural demonstrators. These short videos highlight each of the traditional native crafts that are usually demonstrated at Desert View Watchtower. Several artists also participated in interviews sharing their cultural background, why they have chosen to continue the art, and walking the audience through the processes it requires to create their craft. Watch the series here. Right: Photo by Grand Canyon NPS Below: Photo by Terri Attridge
RESIDENCY PROGRAMS Artist in Residence Program Relaunched at Grand Canyon Artists have been inspired by Grand Canyon’s majestic views for millennia, going back to the first people who lived on this land. In the late 19th century, the Hudson River School painters created vibrant scenes that became the impetus for creating the National Park Service. Today, the sights and sounds in national parks continue to inspire artists in residency programs across the country. The Grand Canyon Artist in Residence program was relaunched in 2021 (a previous version came to an end in 2017) to inspire a truly diverse group of artists to express their lived experiences of Grand Canyon. It grants time and resources to professional artists to pursue on-site projects at the canyon. Heather L. Johnson was the first artist in residence in 2021, followed by dancer Erin Reynolds. Both stayed and worked at historic Verkamp’s Visitor Center for six weeks, hosting public programs about their work during their residencies.
Photo of Heather L. Johnson by GCC
During her residency, Johnson conducted two guided sketch hikes along the rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Participants walked from Trailview Overlook to Powell Point on the Rim Trail, practicing careful observation along the way. Johnson encouraged them to walk attentively and select a subject to draw using all their senses, paying particular attention to how the drawing made them feel. At the end of each sketch hike, Johnson led a group discussion to reflect and exchange experiences and ideas. Explore photos from Johnson’s residency and sketch hikes here. Erin Reynolds created a dance film, “The Sum of One’s Parts,” that premiered live at McKee Amphitheater and on GCC’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The film summarizes her experience as a Grand Canyon Artist in Residence. It depicts the canyon’s seemingly vast, endless, unbounded landscape compared to the vital yet ostensibly minute role of the human body as tender of the land. To engage visitors during her residency, Reynolds hosted two in-person body and mind dance workshops near the rim of Grand Canyon. The goal was to create an embodied understanding of Grand Canyon National Park’s natural environment and create a connection to the surrounding landscape.
Photo of Erin Reynolds by GCC
Astronomer in Residence Program Takes Visitors to the Stars In 2021, Grand Canyon Conservancy launched a brand-new Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence program. This program offers professional and amateur astronomers, educators, scientists, writers, and visual and performing artists the opportunity to practice and share their discipline under one of the most pristine night skies in the United States. Through artwork and educational outreach, the program informs park visitors about the value of dark night skies, spreads awareness about the threats of light pollution, and explores society’s complex relationships with natural darkness. The inaugural Astronomer in Residence was professional astronomer and artist Dr. Tyler Nordgren. Dr. Nordgren spent his time at the canyon interacting with visitors, photographing and illustrating the night sky, and sharing tips for experiencing the park after dark. “Grand Canyon is the perfect place for an Astronomer in Residence: from the overlook out front of where I’m staying, I see beautiful darkness both beneath and above me. The speed of light means as I look out into space above the horizon, I am gazing back in time to the origin of the universe, while beneath the horizon, I see back in time halfway to the origin of the Earth. Sharing this view of space and time with visitors is no harder than simply stepping out of the way and letting them see it with their own eyes. You can’t miss it.” – Dr. Tyler Nordgren Photo by GCC
GRAND
CANYON ASTRONOMER IN RESIDENCE
The year ended with the residency of renowned educator, author, and astronomy expert Dean Regas. Dean spent his time providing public programs for visitors both on the rim and in the canyon at Phantom Ranch. He connected visitors to the canyon’s dark skies, sharing his passion for astronomy and the universe through telescope viewings, tabling, and constellation talks. “In 2016, I attended my first Grand Canyon Star Party and volunteered as a guest speaker. I was so impressed by the group of rangers and amateur astronomers and the way they entertained more than 1,000 people each night under a dark sky. Seeing the Milky Way and the dimmer Zodiacal Light from the rim of Grand Canyon is a sight I will never forget, but more importantly, it’s a grand venue for others to explore.” – Dean Regas Photo by GCC
TRAILS Thanks to a grant from Arizona State Parks & Trails and support from GCC Members, National Park Service trail crews fully rehabilitated a portion of the South Kaibab Trail near Ooh Ahh Point from June to October 2021. This popular spot was hazardous to mule riders and hikers alike due to failing trail structures, excessive erosion, and poor design. The project ensures that visitors continue to enjoy it well into the future. Crews also completed recurring maintenance on the North and South Kaibab Trails, North Rim Forest Trails, Bright Angel Trail, and the Colorado River Trail, including clearing rock and debris, cleaning drains and waterbars, removing old logs and rebar, and replacing all tread. Work also began in 2021 to improve the Pinyon Park to school access trails. A retaining wall was constructed, and approximately 2,000 linear feet of trail was graded, smoothed, removed of debris, and prepped for paving. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2022.
HIKING SAFETY Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) volunteers were busy in the summer of 2021, with: 3,141 hours of patrol 434 hiker assists 21,844 preventive actions 135,831 visitor contacts at Grand Canyon The PSAR team helps educate visitors about the extreme conditions and provides support to those people who need help hiking in the canyon. The team comprises an incredible group of volunteers who dedicate their time talking to people, asking questions like: Do you know how far your hike is? How much water do you have? Do you know what the temperature is at Phantom Ranch? When necessary, they will encourage and help people turn back if they are concerned about their preparedness.
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
SCIENCE, WILDLIFE, AND VEGETATION Fish The park’s Science and Resource Management team wrapped up another successful native fish community restoration season in Bright Angel Creek. This included releasing 30 large razorback suckers into the Colorado River on February 25, 2021. An implanted sonic-telemetry tag will help the team understand habitat use and movements throughout the river and between the park and Lake Mead, and, hopefully, lead to the protection of spawning habitat.
Bison To help mitigate the impacts of bison on the North Rim, a live capture and collaring program was completed. GCC support provided funding for tracking collars to monitor herd distribution and migration patterns. Photos by Grand Canyon NPS
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Three surveys were conducted for Southwestern Willow Flycatchers in 2021. Willow Flycatchers were detected along the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park at six different sites, marking the first time they’ve been detected since 2011.
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
Ringtails Wildlife teams captured, collared, and relocated seven ringtails out of their home range either from the El Tovar or Bright Angel Lodge. Their movements will be monitored and tracked to help understand their relocation habits and impacts on historic sites within the park.
Water GCC received funding from the Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation to hire and engage a consultant to analyze and produce a water report to provide a comprehensive overview of water/river needs in Grand Canyon National Park, and GCC’s role in assisting the park. Additionally, funds supported the operation and data collection of two stream gauges in the river/tributary system.
Photo by AZGAF
POLK FELLOWSHIP INTERNS The Polk Fellowship program provided three college students the opportunity to participate in a 10-week paid internship at Grand Canyon National Park with the Science and Resource Management Division. Terrence Luévano, a master’s student in applied archaeology at the University of Arizona, was this year’s archaeology intern. His fellowship work focused on the utilization of the Master Archaeological Database for data input; surveying and monitoring sites affected by Lower Fire in 2011; preserving and documenting on-site resources; the assessment of ruin sites off Cliff Springs, Walhalla Pueblo, Transept, and Uncle Jim’s Cabin; annual stabilization efforts at Tusayan Ruin; repairing and restoring ruins to retain archaeological integrity for preservation; stabilization and preservation work on the North Rim; and the evaluation of historic structures. Terrence Luevano works on the stabilization of Tusayan Ruins Kiva A. Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
Tania C. Parra, who received her master’s degree in environmental science and technology at Cal State Fullerton, was this year’s vegetation intern. Her work included an overview of the Monarch butterfly; identification and monitoring of priority species; invasive species removal; the restoration of disturbed areas along Highway 67; seed collection; greenhouse seed transplantation; Sentry Milk Vetch population identification; and collaboration with bison wildlife monitoring. Angelica Varela, who has a B.S. in biological science from Arizona State University, was this year’s wildlife intern. Her fellowship work focused on the bison monitoring and reduction project, and monitoring wildlife and vegetation, including Sentry Milk Vetch, Kaibab squirrels, the Mexican Spotted Owl, and California condors.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH In 2021, GCC funded an equipment upgrade at the Distance Learning Studio to reach more classrooms across the country. Thanks to this support, Grand Canyon Rangers connected virtually with over 9,000 students. Topics included geology, ecology, and human history. Grand Canyon swore in 44,000 Junior Rangers in 2021. To become a Junior Ranger, kids completed a series of activities during a park visit, shared their answers with a park ranger, and received an official Junior Ranger badge and Junior Ranger certificate. Junior Rangers are typically between the ages of 5 to 13, although people of all ages can participate. Angelica Varela collars a bison during live capture operations. Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
Photo by Lear Miller
PRESERVATION
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
In March 2021, crews worked to repair logs, rafters, and supports at the historic Grand Canyon Train Depot. This work was made possible by Pendleton and a grant from the National Park Foundation. Work was also completed on the second-floor support beams in the historic Verkamp’s Visitor Center and GCC Store.
PUBLICATIONS In 2021, GCC published An Archaeological Perspective of Human History at Grand Canyon, by Christopher M. Coder. This book provides a look at the cultures of those who have inhabited the Grand Canyon region for the past 12,000 years, focusing on how they lived and what they left behind.
EVENTS STAR PARTY The 31st annual Grand Canyon Star Party was held virtually June 5–12, 2021, with a special emphasis on Indigenous views of the night skies. The park premiered videos on its Facebook page each evening and hosted a speaker series via videoconferencing featuring special guest speakers, astronomers, and park rangers. Topics included “Southern Paiute Astronomy,” “A Puebloan View of the Stars,” “Ancestral Puebloan Sun Calendars,” “Zuni World View,” “Hopi Astronomy,” “Ancient Astronomers of the American West,” and “Seeing the Skies through Navajo Eyes.” During the week, astronomers connected video cameras to their telescopes to share images of the skies with viewers, who could ask questions in chat rooms online. Star Party was hosted by the National Park Service, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, Focus Astronomy, and GCC.
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
BLAZING TRAILS FOR GRAND CANYON The second annual Grand Canyon Conservancy Trailblazer event was held April 17 to April 25, 2021, kicking off National Park Week. Trailblazer invited people to complete a walk, jog, hike, or bike ride in their favorite National Park or their neighborhood to raise funds to help protect and preserve Grand Canyon National Park. Since many people were unable to travel to the park, live social media videos took participants along the Rim Trail with GCC staff, sharing stories, viewpoints, and Grand Canyon history. Participants were encouraged to get outdoors wherever they could and to share their journeys on social media. Support came from around the world, with donors from as far as Australia and Germany.
CELEBRATION OF ART The 13th annual Celebration of Art (September 11, 2021–January 17, 2022) took place primarily online, with a silent auction featuring pieces chosen by the artists, and a ballot process for studio pieces created by each artist. Following the online events, collectors could purchase artworks through the GCC website or in-person at Kolb Studio. An Artist Paint Out session took place on September 17 along the South Rim between Verkamp’s Visitor Center and Thunderbird Lodge. Visitors had the opportunity to watch the artists interpret the ever-shifting light and shadow, amazing landforms, and vibrant colors of Grand Canyon. The event was free and open to the public, and the paintings were available to purchase on-site. This year’s award winners were: People’s Choice Award: John D. Cogan Artists’ Choice Award: Mick McGinty Best of Show: Michelle Condrat Photos by Grand Canyon NPS
Thank You
for your generous contributions. Grand Canyon Conservancy is grateful for the many people, companies, and organizations that supported Grand Canyon National Park through donations between January 1 and December 31, 2021. Every effort has been made to ensure that this list is accurate. Due to space constraints, we are only able to include those who contributed $1,000 or more. Regardless of the amount, your contribution helps us inspire present and future generations to protect and preserve Grand Canyon. Multi-year gifts are recognized the year the pledge was made. $500,000 + National Park Foundation $250,000 + Sheila Lewis Henry and Allen Henry $100,000 + Anonymous Delaware North Parks and Resorts Jeanne and Nigel Finney Horejsi Charitable Foundation The Orr Family Foundation The Raintree Foundation Robert L. Sanders Revocable Trust Xanterra South Rim, LLC $50,000 + American Express Brianna and Randall Brown Gregory Dixon Teresa Gavigan and Larry Besnoff Lisa Spragens Dawn and Stan Sutherland Liz and Bill Sweeney $25,000 + Anonymous Lizabeth Ardisana and Greg Rouke Arizona Public Service The Arnold & Mabel Beckman Foundation
Ann and Vincent Figueredo Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation Steven Luff Theresa McMullan Margaret T. Morris Foundation Lynn and Dave Rahn $10,000 + Anonymous Joseph Braverman Marie and Dale Buck CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer In memory of Susan Tinney Geiger Jean and John Grove Teresa L. Kline Gaye and Curt Knight Nina and Jim Meyer Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Bruce and Ann Peek Trudy Roybal and Steven Rowell Amy and Mark Schiavoni Marsha and Ted Sitterley Karen Walsh and James Berbee Susan and Merl Waschler Elizabeth and Stephen Watson James J. Werla Richard Wiebe Wild Tribute Donna and Daniel Winarski
$5,000 + Anonymous Christopher Barbarito Dr. Jane Barlow and Mr. Jason Barlow Joy and Howard Berlin Ginger and Don Brandt Arch and Laura Brown Corban Fund Miriam and Michael Dalton Dye Family Foundation Deborah Gage Charles Galbraith and Raina Thiele Kathleen and Michael Hayes Cliff Heck Elly and Bob Hostetler Deborah Stavro Lapides and Murray Lapides Mike Loven Anne and Robert Lufrano Lumberyard Brewing Co Taproom and Grille Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Marcia and George Molnar Shantini Munthree Melissa Murphy and Todd Zondlo Picerne Fine Art Collection Frances Rockwell Susan Schroeder and Gary McNaughton The Skillman Foundation Michele and Robert Steger Malcolm Swift Susan and Richard Turner Stacy and Mitchell Walker Deron Webb DJ Williams Marlena and Maurice Witschard Sheri Young $2,500 + Jose Alicea Anonymous James Austin Diana Bailey Darlene and David Barnes Ellis N Beesley Jr., MD Jennalee and Jim Britton Tania Calhoun
Kathryn Campana Barbara and Roger Carter Janet Cohn Allan Collins Jason Coochwytewa Aaron Craft Larry and Cherri Dawson Charitable Fund Anne and Michael Descour Four Peaks Brewing Co. Annie and Tim Heath Michael Hickman Kimberly and William Hsia Merry and Justin Ireland Johnson & Johnson Judie and Erik Kanten Edward Keable and Scot Rogerson Shemaya Klar Steve Langston Loven Contracting Patricia Lucas and Max Quinney Carol Mack Heather Maloy Marilyn Meade and Barbara Whitney Zina Mirsky John Nau Erica Nelson and Steven Schueppert Courtland Parker Elise and Paul Schmidt Danielle Segura & Jim Ruester Elizabeth and Richard Seney Deborah Smith and Ronald Keefe Bradley Smith Sportiqe Apparel Co. Joan and Edward Steiner Cheryl Thomsen & Tom Heideman Torrey Turner Willem and Johanna Van Kempen Ledella and James von Dorn Linda and Gilbert Vraney Frank J. Weber Jr. Karen and Howard Weiner Mary and Stephen Westfall Tyson Winarski Stephanie and Jay Zuckerman
$1,000 + Kara and Robert Adams Gloria Aguilar and Aaron Carreon-Ainsa Loran and Robert Aiken Mim and Dan Allison Benito Almanza Joan and John Anderson Anonymous Iqbal Anwar Arizona Raft Adventures LLC Sandra Arnold Gerald Audesirk Ethan Aumack Jeannette and Robert Barnes John Barto Joan Baxter Karen Bendzus Barb and Bill Berkley Sheila and Bill Bishop Dr. Mark Blair William Blohm Ann and Brian Blue Katherine Boaz Ms. Irene Renstram and Dr. Leonard S. Bodell Michael and Mary Pat Bolner Penelope and Martin Bowin Teresa Bowman Leigh and Jim Bradburn Robert and Mary Bricker Pamela Briggs Compton Broders Sana and Andy Brooks Jane and Rick Brothers Patsy and Bill Brunner Blythe Burge Stephanie Burnett Kathy Burrows The Bydale Foundation Kristi Shaw Cadwell and Frank Cadwell Patricia and Lucien Capone Laura Chandler Leslie and James Chapman Patricia Cherney Jan and Fritz Clark Sally and Craig Clayton
Nicole Collins Community Foundation of Utah Genevieve and John Conley A.J. and Peg Cook Paula Corrette Sue and Rich Cottine Carol and Robert Coy Carol Toffaleti and William Croft Kory Cummings Marcia Daehler Cathrine and Jim Daniels Faith Roelofs and Charles Dann Sarah De Cew and Charlie Blanchard Lynn and Patrick de Freitas Kerri and Francis Dean Alvin DeMaria John Dobson Sandra and David Douglas Jacqueline Doyle and Tim Kjellberg Susanne Durling Fred Edson and Margie Puerta Edson Nancy and Dave Edwards Sandra and Robert Edwards David Eisner Mary and Robert Elliott Elizabeth Ellis Karan English Prudence and Robert Eppers Arthur Fairley Mac Fairley Diane and Ronald Farrell W.H. Faulkner Richard Finney Jerry Fogleman Karen Forbes Elizabeth and Bill Ford Patricia and Robert Foster Gloria and Steven Foster Alan N. Freiden Mary and Bob Fusillo Michele Gardner Diane and Gerald Gaughen Lori and Rick Goddard Vivianne and Bruce Gold Dawn and Don Goldman
Suzanne and Robert Golub Michal Rebecca Goodling Laura Penny and Steve Gottlieb Grand Canyon River Heritage Coalition Corina and Thomas Grunow Ruth Guarino Ann Guggenbuehler Sharon Brown and James Hadlock Martha Hahn Darroy Hanson Katherine and Mark Hanson Cyndi Harron Minyin and Murdock Hart Robert Harvey Amy Hatcher Donna Hawxhurst Alan and Kathleen Heibein Seth Henrie Ernest Hildner Patrice Horstman and Lulu Santamaria Ann and Joseph Hotung Johanna Hower Dr. Diane Huey Anne Hultgren Denise and James Hunsaker Joel Ireland Patricia Ivey and Donald Schroeder Sue and Robert Jaussaud Carolyn Sue Jensen Janet and William Johnson Emily Kahn Penny Kautz Brian and Caterina Kavanagh Ian Kerins Harold Kiel Beverly Kim and Edward Kim Deena Barlev and Robert King Joanne and John Kirby Julie and Doug Klapstein Kay and Bill Klavon Cheryl and Klaus Koch Candice and Robert Koch Anne Marie Kotzer Andrea and Steve Kowalewsky Erwin Kratz
Franklyn Kraus Katherine Kurjan Cindy Ng and William LaFayette Dorothy and Ken Lamm Sharon and Moshe Lang Bruce Larsen and John Madelbaum Karen Larson and Gary Bicker JK Leonard Donna and Marc Levison Rod Limke Anders Lofqvist Joann Lynch Vicki MacKay Judith and Matthew Manning Janice Marques Carolyn Marshall Diane Hardy Marx and David Marx Mary Marx Elisabeth Mast Kristan Hutchison and Joseph Mastroianni Carol Mattern Sharon Mattern Joanne and Jim McDowell Syndi Reeder and Steve McKamey Norman Meier Victoria Mello Ron Meyer Suzanne Miles and Robert Mason Betty and James Craig Miller Paula and James Miller Ray Miller Twyla and Jack Mishler Sunil Misra Jean Miyake Helen Mohrmann Stephen Moloney David Monet Jean Moriki and John Wright Diane and Gary Morris Mountain Sports Flagstaff Christine Duff Muldoon James Nafziger Ellen and Bruce Nelson Rebecca and Mike Nelson Judy and Chuck Nesbit
Nancy Neumann-Heiny Ted Niemann Joan and Bruce Nordstrom Debra and Richard Onsager Joann Osborne William Otten Molly Debysingh Outwater and Richard Outwater Andrew Overhiser Anne Owens Linda and Thomas Pallas Eugenia Miller and B. Stephens Parker Parks Project Kathryn and Matt Paulson Susan and William Pay Donna Lenherr and Arthur Pearce The Peck-Bernet Fund Stephanie and Malcolm Penman Anthony Petullo Allison Porter Tamara Potter and Joachim Weickmann Kevin Poulson William Powers Jennifer Price Craig Prichard Ellen Deibert and Michael Quinn Boots and Merrill Raber Margaret Rambikur Tristi and Francisco Ramos Rebecca Reed Monique Regard Rosario and Anthony Richards Sandi and Arnie Richmond Susan and Daniel Riesenberg Anne Riley Dana Ritchie Bruce Robbins Beverly and Jay Roberts Carissa Rollins Betty Tatro and Frank Romaglia Dr. Mark W. Roosa and Mrs. Lynn P. Roosa John Rowland Vanessa Rusczyk Michael Rusing Celeste Ruwwe
Christine and Michael Schroeder Phyllis and Paul Schroeder Ann and Mike Scott Lupita Segura David Seres Martha Sewell Linda and Robert Shadiow Sandra Shaw Tracy and Michael Sheehy Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shore Linda and Thomas Simmons Dr. Barbara L. Smith and Mr. Craig Gordon Karen and Iver Sondrol Southern Arizona Anesthesia Services Kelley and Brent Southwell Jordan Spaak Danielle Spahle Dianne and Steve Sperry Audrey and Gregory Stanford Elizabeth and Jerry Starkey Michael Stent Wayland Alan Stephenson Tammy and Curtis Stewart Martha and Don Stoneberger Katia Porzecanski and Jacob Strauss Cynthia and Bradley Strecker Stuart Strife Anne Stupp Paul Suhocki Spencer Sun Sally and David Swenson Janice and Tony Taylor Helen and Ray Taylor Phil Telfeyan Susan and Howard Thiele William Tobias Richard Tollefson Teri Traaen Barbara and David Uberuaga Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Ullrich Teresa and John Vail David Van Denburgh The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company Carol Vaughn and Ken Brewer Meredith Waltman
Wei Li and Derek Wang Tina and Peter Watterberg Angela and Philip Weatherill Kathleen and Peter Wege Irene Wei Daryl and Louis “Chip” Weil Hilarie Lyons Weinstock and Peter Weinstock Frances and John Weintraub Effy and Richard Weisfield Janis and George Wheat The Wildland Trekking Company
Joan Winstein Karen and Don Witter Lisa and John Wolfe Woods Construction Elizabeth and Robert Wych Kari Yacisin Barbara and Graham Yarbrough John Yates Sangho Yoo Marjorie and Robert Zamorski Ms. Carol Zazubek and Mr. Douglas R. Thomas
Bright Angel Circle The Bright Angel Circle honors forward-thinking individuals who have made an estate gift or bequest to Grand Canyon Conservancy. Thank you for helping us protect and preserve the Grand Canyon for future generations. Our heartfelt gratitude for your commitment to our national parks. New Bright Angel Circle members in 2021 include: Anonymous The Gary Joseph & Mary E. Contreras Trust Cheri Dale Rick and Kim Greenwald Cyndie and Michael Koopsen Theresa McMullan Rebecca Price Danielle Segura and Jim Ruester Linda and Bob Shadiow Susan and Rodo Sofranac
TO MAKE A GIFT Call: (800) 858-2808 Email: philanthropy@grandcanyon.org
FINANCIALS Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2021 (With comparative totals for December 31, 2020) ASSETS
2021
2020
CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments
$
5,147,655
$
2,651,598
10,930,746
10,414,913
83,671
37,453
446,932
522,350
1,323,147
817,920
176,647
105,249
50,990
58,288
18,159,788
14,607,771
1,352,076
1,543,773
(1,066,763)
(1,181,156)
285,313
362,617
Investments Held for Endowment Purposes
4,110,468
3,631,602
Beneficial Interests in Assets Held at a Community Foundation
3,127,545
2,756,031
255,330
122,000
Total Other Assets
7,493,343
6,509,633
Total Assets
25,938,444
21,480,021
Accounts Receivable Pledges Receivable, Current Inventories Prepaid Expenses Other Current Assets Total Current Assets FIXED ASSETS Property, Plant and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation Total Fixed Assets OTHER ASSETS
Pledges Receivable, Noncurrent, Net
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
2021
2020
CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Accrued Payroll and Related Liabilities
$
452,608
$
272,023
376,614
263,967
51,362
169,446
6,566
17,532
887,150
722,968
–
1,104,631
887,150
1,827,599
Strategic Operating Reserve
1,795,448
1,741,840
Direct Aid to National Park Service Programs
1,321,883
1,054,399
9,721,352
4,713,909
12,838,683
7,510,148
12,212,611
12,142,274
25,051,294
19,652,422
Customer Deposits Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Paycheck Protection Program Loan Total Liabilities
NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions: Board Designated:
Undesignated Total Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$ 25,938,444
$
21,480,021
Statement of Activities For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total
$ 12,156,078
$ –
$ 12,156,078
290,989
–
290,989
1,144,569
2,696,513
3,841,082
456,495
–
456,495
1,041,535
–
1,041,535
540,972
–
540,972
(211,486)
–
(211,486)
329,486
–
329,486
608,195
333,492
941,687
–
421,314
421,314
1,997,543
–
1,997,543
191,779
–
191,779
3,380,982
(3,380,982)
–
21,597,651
70,337
21,667,988
REVENUE, GAINS, AND OTHER SUPPORT Sales Field Institute Services Contributions In-kind Contributions Membership Special Events Revenue from Special Events Less: Cost of Direct Donor Benefits Gross Profit on Special Events Investment Income Change in Beneficial Interest Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Other Income Net Assets Released From Restrictions Total Revenues, Gains and Other Support
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total
EXPENSES AND LOSSES Program Services Sales
7,193,870
–
7,193,870
Aid to National Park Service
6,304,943
–
6,304,943
13,498,813
–
13,498,813
Management and General
1,365,126
–
1,365,126
Fundraising
1,405,177
–
1,405,177
Total Support Services:
2,770,303
–
2,770,303
16,269,116
–
16,269,116
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
5,328,535
70,337
5,398,872
Net Assets - Beginning of Year
7,510,148
12,142,274
19,652,422
$ 12,838,683 $
12,212,611
$ 25,051,294
Total Program Services: Support Services:
Total Expenses
NET ASSETS - END OF YEAR
Grand Canyon Conservancy Statement of Activities Year ended December 31, 2020 (Restated) Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total
REVENUE, GAINS, AND OTHER SUPPORT Sales
$
Field Institute Services
5,357,260 $
–
$
5,357,260
126,707
–
126,707
1,547,220
591,737
2,138,957
In-kind Contributions
395,028
–
395,028
Membership
702,619
–
702,619
364,832
–
364,832
(130,040)
–
(130,040)
234,792
–
234,792
132,783
1,139,553
1,272,336
–
153,667
153,667
137,436
–
137,436
1,784,975
(1,784,975)
–
10,418,820
99,982
10,518,802
Contributions
Special Events Revenue from Special Events Less: Cost of Direct Donor Benefits Gross Profit on Special Events Investment Income Change in Beneficial Interest Other Income Net Assets Released From Restrictions Total Revenues, Gains and Other Support
Photo by Grand Canyon NPS
Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total
EXPENSES AND LOSSES Program Services: Sales
3,761,600
–
3,761,600
Aid to National Park Service
4,982,520
–
4,982,520
Aid to USDA Forest Service
2,085
–
2,085
8,746,205
–
8,746,205
Management and General
1,722,625
–
1,722,625
Fundraising
1,331,727
–
1,331,727
Total Support Services:
3,054,352
–
3,054,352
Total Expenses
11,800,557
–
11,800,557
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
(1,381,737)
99,982
(1,281,755)
8,098,751
12,835,426
20,934,177
793,134
(793,134)
–
8,891,885
12,042,292
20,934,177
7,510,148 $
12,142,274 $
19,652,422
Total Program Services: Support Services:
Net Assets - Beginning of Year Correction of an Error Net Assets Beginning of Year as Restated NET ASSETS - END OF YEAR
$
The amounts presented here are derived from Grand Canyon Conservancy’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2021. A copy of the audited financial statement is available on the GCC website.
Photo by Lear Miller
SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TOTAL $6,304,943
Publication Development 1.2%
Arts & Culture 1.4% Visitor Services 2.2% Conservation: Habitat & Wildlife 4.4% Education and Interpretation
6.6% 8.4%
Trails Restoration
34.3%
Building & Historic Structures
GCC Interpretive Services
$ 2,616,517
Building & Historic Structures
$ 2,164,039
Trails Restoration
$ 529,174
Education and Interpretation
$ 414,833
Conservation: Habitat & Wildlife
$ 277,269
Visitor Services
$ 139,761
Arts & Culture
$ 89,144
Publication Development
$ 74,206
Grand Total
$ 6,304,943
41.5%
GCC Interpretive Services
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