Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GRAND CANYON TRUST INC
Employer identification number
86-0512633
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
4,177,506
4,990,514
4,549,806
5,261,049
4,754,593
23,733,468
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
187,572
93,432
139,967
1,500
422,471
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
4,177,506
5,178,086
4,643,238
5,401,016
4,756,093
24,155,939
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
24,155,939
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
4,177,506
5,178,086
4,643,238
5,401,016
4,756,093
24,155,939
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
124,952
66,960
54,751
48,729
154,267
449,659
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
124,952
66,960
54,751
48,729
154,267
449,659
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
33,231
-21,307
26,463
21,573
35,349
95,309
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
4,335,689
5,223,739
4,724,452
5,471,318
4,945,709
24,700,907
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
97.790 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.590 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GRAND CANYON TRUST INC
Employer identification number
86-0512633
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
-HELPED THE 14R RANCH PROJECT SECURE A PILOT PURCHASE CONTRACT TO SELL BEEF TO THE NAVAJO NATION GAMING ENTERPRISE. -CO-HOSTED THE INAUGURAL WESTERN NAVAJO-HOPI FAIR SUSTAINABILITY PAVILION, WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER EXHIBITORS, FARMING GROUPS, AND CONSERVATIONISTS TO CELEBRATE TRIBAL FARMING / GARDENING AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. -AS A MEMBER OF THE PROTECT THE CONFLUENCE COALITION," HELPED THE BODAWAY GAP FAMILIES ORGANIZE STRONG OPPOSITION TO A PROPOSED RESORT AND TRAMWAY ON THE EDGE OF THE GRAND CANYON.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
ON THE PARIA PLATEAU.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
COLORADO RIVER PROGRAM: -LED EFFORTS TO PROMOTE THE FIRST RE-EXAMINATION OF GLEN CANYON DAM OPERATIONS IN 15 YEARS, WHICH ULTIMATELY LED TO INTERIOR SECRETARY SALAZAR SIGNING THE HIGH-FLOW EXPERIMENT PROTOCOL -SERVED IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE TO COMPLETE THE DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS REPORT, A DOCUMENT THAT DESCRIBES GOALS FOR EVERY RIVER-RELATED RESOURCE IN GRAND CANYON AIR AND ENERGY PROGRAM: THE TRUST HELPED TO COORDINATE A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN WITH THE PEW CAMPAIGN FOR RESPONSIBLE MINING TO SUPPORT THE SECRETARY'S DECISION TO ORDER A 20- YEAR BAN ON NEW URANIUM CLAIMS, INCLUDING SOLICITING SUPPORT LETTERS AND RESOLUTIONS FROM CITIES, COUNTIES, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, WATER DISTRICTS, AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES AND BUSINESSES. THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR ANNOUNCED HIS INTENT TO ORDER A 20-YEAR BAN ON NEW URANIUM CLAIMS ON THE ONE-MILLION ACRES OF PUBLIC LANDS SURROUNDING GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. THE TRUST, IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE WESTERN CLEAN ENERGY CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFULLY HALTED PLANS TO BUILD DESERT ROCK COAL PLANT IN NORTHWESTERN NEW MEXICO AND TO WITHDRAW PROPOSALS FOR COAL PLANTS IN UTAH AND NEVADA. THE TRUST DIRECTED NEARLY 1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR SOLAR ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND HOMES LOCATED ON NAVAJO, HOPI, AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATIONS IN NORTHERN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO. COLORADO RIVER PROGRAM: THE TRUST SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR RE-EXAMINATION OF GLEN CANYON DAM OPERATIONS - ONE THAT WILL CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFICIAL SEASONALLY ADJUSTED STEADY FLOWS AS WELL AS A COMMITMENT TO A MORE REGULAR HIGH-FLOW PROTOCOL. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED STEADY FLOWS HAVE LESS EROSION THAN THE CURRENT FLUCTUATING FLOWS, AND HIGH FLOWS, SUCH AS THE ONE DONE IN 2008, BUILD BEACHES AND IMPROVE NATIVE FISH HABITAT. THE TRUST PRODUCED AN ECONOMIC REPORT TITLED, "GLEN CANYON DAM RELEASES -- ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS," WHICH SUPPORTED THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF SEASONALLY ADJUSTED STEADY FLOWS. ARIZONA FOREST CONSERVATION PROGRAM: THE TRUST GARNERED THE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT NECESSARY TO FACILITATE 4FRI'S IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH THE FOREST SERVICE'S ISSUANCE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST FOREST STEWARDSHIP CONTRACT. THE TRUST HELPED LEAD STAKEHOLDER EFFORTS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC PLANNING DOCUMENTS THAT PROVIDED THE BASIS FOR THE FOREST SERVICE'S PROPOSED ACTION FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE 4FRI, WHICH INCLUDES RESTORATION TREATMENTS ACROSS SOME 750,000 ACRES. THE TRUST LED EFFORTS THROUGH THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S FOREST HEALTH COUNCIL AND THE WESTERN GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP POLICIES SUPPORTING COLLABORATIVE LANDSCAPE-SCALE FOREST RESTORATION AT THE STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. UTAH FORESTS CONSERVATION PROGRAM: THE TRUST WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT BY UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES OF THE PROGRESSIVE UTAH BEAVER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2010-2020 AND PUBLISHED THE FIRST-EVER ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF BEAVER ECOSYSTEM SERVICES - CLEARLY DEMONSTRATING THAT DAM-BUILDING BEAVER PROVIDE SERVICES OF EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH ECONOMIC VALUE. THE TRUST IS A KEY PARTICIPANT IN SEVERAL COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS INVOLVING BOTH THE FOREST SERVICE (CATTLE, SHEEP) AND UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES (ELK, DEER) TO WRESTLE WITH THIS CRITICAL ISSUE OF RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT AND COTTONWOOD, ASPEN, AND WILLOW CONSUMPTION. TRUST FIELD WORK HAS LED TO CREATION OF THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GRAZING COLLABORATIVE, WHICH WILL FOCUS ON THE ECOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF LIVESTOCK GRAZING ON THE DIXIE, FISHLAKE, AND MANTI-LA SAL NATIONAL FORESTS. THE TRUST CO-CONVENED THE UTAH FOREST RESTORATION WORKING GROUP, A MULTI- AGENCY, MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GROUP THAT DEVELOPED CONSENSUS GUIDELINES FOR ASPEN RESTORATION IN THE NATIONAL FORESTS OF UTAH AND NOW CO-CHAIRS A MULTI-AGENCY, MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIVE GROUP USING THE GUIDELINES TO PLAN RESTORATION OF ASPEN. THE TRUST, TOGETHER WITH ITS TWO ACADEMIC PARTNERS AND FOUR FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, DEVELOPED A STRATEGIC RESEARCH PLAN AIMED AT PROVIDING PERSPECTIVES AND GUIDANCE TO SEVERAL TOP-PRIORITY PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT ISSUES. GREATER CANYONLANDS CAMPAIGN PROGRAM: THE TRUST IS SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPING A MAJOR NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING A CONSTITUENCY TO EXPAND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK. THE TRUST IS PARTY TO ONGOING LITIGATION TO RESOLVE ISSUES WITH BLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS DEVELOPED DURING THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION, WHICH HAS LED TO SUSPENSION OF CONTROVERSIAL OIL AND GAS LEASES BETWEEN ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS. THE LITIGATION ALSO CHALLENGES BLM TO ADDRESS SHORTCOMINGS IN THE PLANS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE, AIR QUALITY, TRAVEL PLANS AND WILDLANDS DESIGNATIONS. THE TRUST CONTINUES ITS LONG-TERM WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH UTAH STATE TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION TO CONSOLIDATE FEDERAL LANDS BY TRADING OUT STATE TRUST LANDS LEGISLATIVELY OR BY OTHER MEANS TO FACILITATE FEDERAL LAND DESIGNATIONS IN THE GREATER CANYONLANDS REGION. UTAH WILDLANDS PROGRAM: THE TRUST LED EFFORTS IN THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY TO BRING TOGETHER NON- COMMUNICATIVE PARTNERS THAT HAVE OFTEN DISAGREED AND, AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, UNIFIED TWO DISPARATE FOREST SERVICE WILDERNESS PROPOSALS IN TO A SINGLE PROPOSAL. THE TRUST PARTICIPATED IN GROUND-TRUTHING, CONSTITUENCY BUILDING AND NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO PROSPECTIVE COUNTYWIDE WILDERNESS LEGISLATION IN GRAND, EMERY, BEAVER, SAN JUAN AND PIUTE COUNTIES. THE TRUST WORKED WITH THE MULTI-AGENCY, MULTI-STAKEHOLDER, ESCALANTE RIVER WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN AND TO REHABILITATE CLOSED ROADS TO IMPROVE WATERSHED HEALTH. LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM: THE TRUST PURCHASED FORTY-ONE ACRES OF PROPERTY IN MOAB, UTAH FOR USE AS A TRANSPORTATION HUB AND TRAILHEAD SERVING CANYONLANDS AND ARCHES NATIONAL PARKS. THE TRUST WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE BLM TO SECURE A FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND APPROPRIATION AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING TO FEDERAL OWNERSHIP TWENTY-ONE ACRES OF COMMERCIALLY ZONED LAND IN THE HEART OF THE GRAND STAIRCASE- ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT. THE TRUST HELPED FACILITATE THE PROTECTION OF 2,250 ACRES OF STATE TRUST LANDS AT ROGERS LAKE, A VALUABLE WETLANDS LOCATED TEN MILES SOUTHWEST OF FLAGSTAFF.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EACH TRUSTEE AND STAFF MEMBER TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THEY DISCUSS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY, BONUS, AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE GIVEN A PERFORMANCE REVIEW EVERY NOVEMBER BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
ADJUSTMENT FOR NRR PARTNERSHIP INCLUDED IN AUDIT -116,963 CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL TRUST 2,313
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.