Four Corners School Of Outdoor Education Inc, operating under the name Canyon Country Discovery Center, is located in Monticello, UT. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Canyon Country Discovery Center employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Canyon Country Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Canyon Country Discovery Center generated $685.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES ABOUT THE COLORADO PLATEAU THROUGH ADVENTURE, EDUCATION, AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STEWARDSHIP TOTALS FOR ALL THREE SEASONS ARE- 25 MEMBERS SERVED, 5.3 ACRES HABITAT & LAND IMPROVEMENT/RESTORATION, 63.83 ACRES INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT, 15 ACRES NATIVE SPECIES PLANTED, 2,154 TREES AND SHRUBS PLANTED, 17.3 MILES TRAIL CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE, .852 MILES FENCE CONSTRUCTION
EDUCATION: 20 PROGRAMS, 1,312 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
ADVENTURE THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVENTURE PROGRAM COMBINES COLORADO PLATEAU ADVENTURES WITH THE EXPERTISE OF A SKILLED EDUCATOR, PUTTING SCIENCE AND EDUCATION INTO UNIQUE, HANDS-ON RIVER RAFTING AND HIKING ADVENTURES. 18 TRIPS, 313 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
THE CANYON COUNTRY DISCOVERY CENTER CAMPUS PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL AND PLACE-BASED LEARNING ABOUT THE COLORADO PLATEAU. THE CAMPUS ENGAGES STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER VISITORS WITH THE COLORADO PLATEAU ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITY, AND RESOURCES. VISITORS CAN LEARN A WIDE RANGE OF SCIENCE CONCEPTS THAT USE PLACE-BASED NGSS (NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS) AND STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH) ACTIVITIES FOR GRADES K-12. OPERATIONS & GUEST SERVICES O WORKING WITH COLBY, WE WERE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SCHEDULE OF TWO DEEP DISINFECTION SWEEPS PER DAY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF VISITORS AND STAFF. O CONSISTENTLY DISINFECTED EXHIBIT HALL AFTER EACH VISIT TO THE CENTER. O FOLLOWED AND MAINTAINED COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT STANDARDS. O WITH THE ADDITION OF APPOINTMENT ONLY DARK SKY (STAR PARTIES) ASSISTED BEN WITH HOSTING EVENTS, SET UP AND TEAR DOWN OF TELESCOPES AND EQUIPMENT. O MAINTAINED GOOD RELATIONS WITH GUESTS DURING DIFFICULT TIMES DEALING WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. O ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR UPDATING AND MAINTAINING HARVEST HOST ONLINE PROFILE. O ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR UPLOADING "VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP" VIDEOS TO CCDC YOUTUBE PLATFORM. O ASSISTED WITH THE CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAM BY CREATING BULLETIN BOARD TYPE DISPLAY TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeff Weinmeister Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $83,240 |
Doug Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Chamberlain Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nikki Hodgson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Hostetter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Justus Hyatt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Trihurst Construction Construction | 12/30/16 | $861,010 |
Hogan Construction Construction | 12/30/16 | $120,554 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $123,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $144,447 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,447 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $416,617 |
Investment income | $507 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,010 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $685,581 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,240 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,296 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $483,177 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $34,351 |
Payroll taxes | $42,539 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,817 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $71,209 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,511 |
Office expenses | $26,451 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,984 |
Travel | $72,853 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,871 |
Interest | $14,335 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $328,639 |
Insurance | $34,513 |
All other expenses | $9,987 |
Total functional expenses | $1,383,287 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,706 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $63,730 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,243 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $30,492 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,372 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,834,922 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $126,318 |
Total assets | $6,111,783 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,394 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $603,435 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,625 |
Total liabilities | $712,454 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,399,329 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,111,783 |