Bryce Canyon Natural History Association
- Assets
- $11.1m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Bryce, UT
- Founding
- 05/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-0258075
Organization Overview
Bryce Canyon Natural History Association is located in Bryce, UT. The organization was established in 1969. 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, Bryce Canyon Natural History Association employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bryce Canyon Natural History Association 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, Bryce Canyon Natural History Association generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Bryce Canyon Natural History Association has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $3,708,313. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BRYCE CANYON NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION (BCNHA) MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH, INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE DOI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AT BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK AND THE USDA FOREST SERVICE/DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST. THIS ONGOING SUPPORT IS DIRECTED AT ENHANCING VISITOR ENJOYEMENT AND APPRECIATION FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM. BCNHA PRODUCES PUBLICATIONS, USES OTHER COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA, AND ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE HISTORICAL, SCIENTIFIC, GEOLOGICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREAS THEY PROVIDE SUPPORT TO. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND BCNHA MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BRYCE CANYON NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION (BCNHA) PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE INTERPRETIVE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.
BRYCE CANYON NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION (BCNHA) PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE INTERPRETIVE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE USDA FOREST SERVICE.
DURING THE YEAR, BCNHA SUPPORTED SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND NPS MISSION INITIATIVES. PRIMARY DONATION/GRANT SUPPORT CONSISTED OF FUNDING FREE PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED TO VISITORS. OVER 500,000 COPIES OF THE PARK VISITOR AND ORIENTATION GUIDE IS PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY. TRAIL MAPS AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS ARE ALSO PRINTED THROUGH MONIES PROVIDED BY BCNHA. THE POPULAR JR. RANGER PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY AN ANNUAL DONATION/GRANT AND PROVIDES PROGRAM BOOKLETS, CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND A SPECIAL JUNIOR RANGER BADGE TO YOUTHS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. OVER 10,000 BOOKLETS, CERTIFICATES AND BADGES WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING SUPPORT THAT HAS BEEN TRADITIONALLY PROVIDED FOR THE ANNUAL ASTRONOMY AND GEOLOGY FESTIVALS WAS NOT NEEDED DUE TO CANCELATION OF ALL FESTIVALS. HOWEVER, SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO COMPLETE A DETAILED ENGINEERING AND GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION OF THE NAVAJO LOOP TRAIL NETWORK TO HELP IN BETTER DESIGN OF RETAINING WALLS AND TRAIL DRAINAGE. IN ADDITION, FUNDING WAS GIVEN TO COVER THE COST OF AN ONGOING GEOLOGIC MAPPING AND HAZARD EVALUATION STUDY BEING CONDUCTED BY THE UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. THIS TWO-YEAR PROJECT WILL CULMINATE IN 2021 AND HELP BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK BETTER MANAGE GEOLOGIC RESOURCES AND PROVIDE GREATER SAFETY FOR VISITORS ACCESSING TRAILS IN THE PARK. DONATED MONIES ALSO SUPPORTED HOUSING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE CRITICAL TO THE INTERPRETIVE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS AT BRYCE CANYON.
BRYCE CANYON NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION (BCNHA) PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE INTERPRETIVE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gayle L Pollock Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $111,280 |
Lesa O Pollock Business Man | Officer | 40 | $68,474 |
John W Yardley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mindy Benson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wallace A Lee Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Nolan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,191 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $138,561 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,752 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,380 |
| Investment income | $14,576 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,051,028 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,214,736 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $478,106 |
| 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. | $260,889 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,529 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $191,186 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $77,059 |
| Other employee benefits | $68,150 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,775 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,730 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,770 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $8,782 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,156 |
| Insurance | $31,812 |
| All other expenses | $13,167 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,303,573 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,983 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,154,883 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $97,073 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,704,605 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $58,989 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $679 |
| Total assets | $11,056,212 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195,461 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $195,461 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,886,085 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $974,666 |
| 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 | $11,056,212 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bryce Canyon Natural History Association has awarded $478,106 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $444,851 |
USDA FOREST SERVICE PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $33,255 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bryce Canyon Natural History Association has recieved totaling $5.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Teton Science Schools Jackson, WY | $52,431,834 | $15,385,429 |
National Energy Foundation Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | $10,298,854 | $12,769,820 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Colorado Outdoor Education Center Florissant, CO | $12,059,371 | $7,418,621 |
Colorado Outward Bound School Denver, CO | $6,624,704 | $5,229,358 |
High Country News Paonia, CO | $2,812,447 | $5,357,816 |
Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy Boulder, CO | $5,070,869 | $4,150,000 |
Canyonlands Natural History Association Moab, UT | $10,690,559 | $6,320,150 |
Savory Institute Org Inc Boulder, CO | $9,669,974 | $4,376,162 |
Colorado Garden Show Inc Lakewood, CO | $11,683,304 | $3,272,069 |
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | $32,605,715 | $6,676,243 |
Resource Central Boulder, CO | $5,629,803 | $3,837,283 |