Grand Canyon Youth is located in Flagstaff, AZ. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (N67) the organization is classified as: Swimming & Other Water Recreation, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Grand Canyon Youth employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grand Canyon Youth 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, Grand Canyon Youth generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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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GRAND CANYON YOUTH OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS THAT CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE RIVERS AND CANYONS OF THE SOUTHWEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRAND CANYON YOUTH GCY OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS THAT CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE TYPICALLY AGES 10 - 19 TO THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE RIVERS CANYONS OF THE SOUTHWEST. GCY HAS SERVED ALMOST 12,000 YOUTH IN THE 25 YEARS SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1998. EXPEDITIONS TYPICALLY RUN FROM MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER, TAKE PLACE ON SIX SECTIONS OF RIVER IN UTAH ARIZONA INCLUDING GRAND CANYON, AND RANGE FROM 1 - 18 DAYS LONG. THE GCY LONG-TIME WAREHOUSE OFFICE ARE LOCATED IN FLAGSTAFF, AZ, PURCHASED IN EARLY 2020 TO CREATE A PERMANENT HOME FOR OUR PROGRAMS. IN 2020, ALL EXPEDITIONS WERE CANCELLED DUE TO THE WORLDWIDE COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUTH, FIELDSTAFF, STAFF COORDINATORS. IN 2019 THE LAST FULL YEAR OF OPERATIONS PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, GCY FACILITATED 76 OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPEDITIONS RIVER AND LAND, SERVING A RECORD 1,093 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WHO SPENT 4,751 DAYS IN THE OUTDOORS ON A VARIETY OF EXPEDITIONS RANGING FROM 1 TO 12 DAYS LONG AVERAGE TRIP 4 DAYS LONG. 2021 WAS A REBUILDING YEAR WHILE PANDEMIC CONTINUED BELOW
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eleanor Mcdonough Director | Trustee | 1 | $2,088 |
Zach Fountain Director | Trustee | 1 | $950 |
Katherine Morley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Keith Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dania Wilson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Scott Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $2,561 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,821 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $62,710 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $754,221 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,667 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $824,313 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $428,780 |
Investment income | $3,440 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $34,948 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,835 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,267,197 |
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. | $75,510 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,088 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $609,858 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,942 |
Other employee benefits | $60,472 |
Payroll taxes | $46,079 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $405 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,170 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,110 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,697 |
Information technology | $8,785 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,071 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $158 |
Interest | $23,728 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,997 |
Insurance | $37,253 |
All other expenses | $18,803 |
Total functional expenses | $1,214,881 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,944 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $588,267 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $70,524 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,032 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,496 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $893,046 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $266,391 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,015,700 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,130 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $29,100 |
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 | $551,638 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $591,868 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,087,063 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $336,769 |
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 | $2,015,700 |