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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
4,990,514
4,549,806
5,261,049
4,754,593
4,421,991
23,977,953
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
1,500
423,971
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.
5,178,086
4,643,238
5,401,016
4,756,093
4,423,491
24,401,924
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.)
24,401,924
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
5,178,086
4,643,238
5,401,016
4,756,093
4,423,491
24,401,924
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
66,960
54,751
48,729
154,267
41,689
366,396
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
66,960
54,751
48,729
154,267
41,689
366,396
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.)
..
-21,307
26,463
21,573
35,349
41,686
103,764
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
5,223,739
4,724,452
5,471,318
4,945,709
4,506,866
24,872,084
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
98.110 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.790 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GRAND CANYON TRUST INC
Employer identification number
86-0512633
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
NEAR MOAB AFTER A FOUR-YEAR EFFORT LED BY GCT TO BRING THE WATERSHED, WILDLIFE, HIKING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER ON A JOINT ALTERNATIVE FOR NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS. WE REACHED A COMPROMISE THAT ACCOMMODATES MOUNTAIN BIKE USE ON SOME TRAILS AND LEAVES OTHERS FOR NON-MECHANIZED USE, AND THE FOREST SERVICE LARGELY ADOPTED OUR AGREEMENT. THIS MODEL IS EXPORTABLE TO OTHER FS AREAS WHERE TRAIL PLANNING MAY BEGIN SOON. BY SETTLING ISSUES OVER TRAIL USE, THE POLITICALLY POWERFUL ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIKING COMMUNITIES HAVE LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR AGREEMENT ON NEW WILDERNESS IN THE MOUNTAIN RANGE, LIKELY COMING AS A PART OF THE BISHOP INITIATIVE. -WE WON A MAJOR LEGAL VICTORY WITH OUR PARTNERS AT THE SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE THAT OVERTURNED LARGE PARTS OF THE FLAWED BUSH-ERA RICHFIELD BLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP). THE LANDMARK RULING FOUND THAT BLM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY CONSIDER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS, FAILED TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACTS OF DESIGNATED OFF ROAD VEHICLE ROUTES ON RESOURCES AND VIOLATED THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT BY FAILING TO CONDUCT ON-THE-GROUND SURVEYS OF CULTURAL RESOURCES PRIOR TO DESIGNATING OFF ROAD VEHICLE ROUTES. FIVE OTHER RMPS IN UTAH ARE SIMILARLY FLAWED, AND MUST BE SIMILARLY RECTIFIED IN THE COMING YEARS. CANYONLANDS EXPANSION (101) -WE CONTINUED OUR EFFORTS WITH OUR CAMPAIGN PARTNERS TO PROTECT THE GREATER CANYONLANDS REGION AS A NEW NATIONAL MONUMENT. WE GENERATED NEW SUPPORT FROM LOCAL INTEREST GROUPS AND GATHERED FOOTAGE AND INTERVIEWS FOR AN UPCOMING SHORT DOCUMENTARY ON THE HISTORY, THREATS AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE IMPERILED AND GLOBALLY UNIQUE REGION. THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY IS INTENDED FOR THE ADVOCACY FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT AND THREE TO FIVE ACCOMPANYING SHORTS ARE INTENDED FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION; ALL ARE SLATED FOR RELEASE IN LATE 2014. ALL WILL HELP TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF THE REGION SO THAT THE ADMINISTRATION WILL ACT TO PROTECT GREATER CANYONLANDS WITH A NEW ANTIQUITIES ACT NATIONAL MONUMENT BY EARLY 2017. UTAH COUNTY BILLS (105) -WE FORMED A NEW NETWORK OF ACTIVISTS IN 2013 IN THREE WORKING GROUPS - WILDLANDS/WILDERNESS, DIRTY ENERGY AND WATER. WE CULTIVATED RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SPORTING COMMUNITY, RECREATIONISTS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS. WE PLANNED CAREFULLY ON HOW BEST TO TACKLE TRICKY ORGANIZING AROUND POLARIZING ISSUES IN SMALL COMMUNITIES; 2014 WILL SEE THIS EFFORT PUT MORE FULLY IN TO ACTION.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
GRAZING ALTERNATIVE FOR THE GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT SCOPING PROCESS FOR ITS FIRST GRAZING PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT. -PREPARED A 2013 TRUST REPORT SHOWS THAT 99-100% OF MOST TYPES OF PLANT COMMUNITIES IN THE MONUMENT ARE GRAZED. -PREPARED A 2013 REPORT SHOWING THAT THE MONUMENT CONTAINS ALMOST NO FUNCTIONAL EXCLOSURES TO COMPARE WITH GRAZED AREAS. -DOCUMENTEDCONCERNS FOR PROBLEM-SOLVING MEETINGS WITH THE FOREST SERVICE ON 23 INDIVIDUAL LIVESTOCK ALLOTMENTS. -SUBMITTED TO THE FOREST SERVICE OF 400 PHOTOGRAPHS OF COMMON LIVESTOCK-RELATED RESOURCE PROBLEMS FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE UPCOMING FOREST SERVICE PRESENTATION OF THE SAME, PURSUANT TO THEIR 2014 INITIATION OF AMENDMENT OF THEIR 1986 FOREST PLANS FOR GRAZING. -ASSEMBLED APPROXIMATELY 300 PHOTOS OF LIVESTOCK-FREE LANDS BY EXPERT PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR "WHAT OUR FORESTS COULD BE" ; AND A GALLERY SHOW IN SALT LAKE CITY OF 15 OF THE PHOTOS FRAMED. -LED FIVE 6-DAY VOLUNTEER TRIPS FOR OVER 40 VOLUNTEERS FOR (1) ASSESSING BOREAL TOAD HABITAT; (2) ASSESSING BEAVER HABITAT; (3) FENCING PRIVATE INHOLDINGS AS REFERENCE AREAS; (4) RE-READING TRANSECTS IN TWO FOREST SERVICE CATTLE ALLOTMENTS FOR FINAL DECISIONS; AND (5) TRAINING BIG DEAL BOTANISTS FOR DOCUMENTING VEGETATION CONDITIONS IN LIVESTOCK ALLOTMENTS. -SUPERVISED FOUR INTERNS FOR FIELD WORK: THREE WHITMAN COLLEGE INTERNS (23 WEEKS COMBINED) AND A HIGH SCHOOL INTERN FROM A LOW-INCOME OREGON COMMUNITY (6 WEEKS). -SUBMITTED COMPLETE ALTERNATIVES FOR FIVE FOREST SERVICE GRAZING AND VEGETATION TREATMENT PROJECTS (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT). -CO-CHAIRED THE MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR THE 3RD YEAR OF A LARGE CONSENSUS COLLABORATIVE PROCESS, THE MONROE MOUNTAIN WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF ASPEN (INCLUDING GROUNDBREAKING QUANTITATIVE BROWSE THRESHOLDS TO PROMPT ACTIONS IF THRESHOLDS ARE NOT MET). -GAVE FIVE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS ON GRAZING MONITORING AND DECISIONMAKING FOR GROUPS IN TORREY AND MOAB, UT; WHITMAN COLLEGE; AND AMAZING EARTHFEST (KANAB, UT). RESTORING BEAVER 133 -WROTE AND PUBLISHED A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LIVING WITH BEAVER, WITH BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR RESOLVING HUMAN-BEAVER CONFLICTS -BUILT FLOW CONTROL DEVICES FOR RETENTION OF BEAVER AT A STATE PARK, DIXIE NF, AND A PRIVATE RANCH. -RESPONDED TO 15-20 CALLS FROM UDWR REFERRALS, PRIVATE LAND OWNERS, USGS, DIVISION OF WATER RIGHTS, BLM, RANCHERS, CONSERVATION GROUPS, AND OTHERS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH BEAVER CONFLICT RESOLUTION, INCLUDING LIVE TRAPPING, FLOW CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLATION, TREE FENCING, ETC. -LIVE TRAPPED PAIR OF BEAVER FROM SCOFIELD CONFLICT AREA, SUCCESSFULLY QUARANTINED AT A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER, SAFELY TRANSPLANTED TO PRIVATE RANCH ON UPPER RANGE CREEK IN THE BOOKCLIFFS, IN EXCELLENT HISTORIC BEAVER HABITAT AREA. -ORGANIZED AND LED FLOW CONTROL DEVICE WORKSHOP IN MOAB FOR UDWR, WATER RIGHTS, AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS. -PRESENTED BEAVER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ATA UTAH RIPARIAN SERVICE TEAM MEETING, AND A CROSS WATERSHED NETWORK CONFERENCE IN NEW MEXICO -ORGANIZED 180- REGISTRANT WEBINAR "CHEAP AND CHEERFUL STREAM RESTORATION - WITH BEAVER?" WITH DR. JOE WHEATON FOR THE INTERAGENCY NATIONAL RIPARIAN SERVICE TEAM. -CO-ORGANIZED WITH BOULDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE A LEAVE IT TO BEAVERS FESTIVAL IN GARFIELD COUNTY, UT -SUPERVISED THE FILMING OF A 10-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY ON BEAVER AND CLIMATE CHANGE ON FOREST SERVICE LANDS (TO BE COMPLETED IN EARLY 2014). -GAVE THREE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS ON BEAVER AT A HIGH SCHOOL, WHITMAN COLLEGE, AND THE UTAH NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY. ESCALANTE WATERSHED 132 -LED TWO VOLUNTEER TRIPS IN THE ESCALANTE RIVER WATERSHED TO (1) GROUND-TRUTH PREDICTIONS OF POTENTIAL BEAVER HABITAT BY THE BEAVER RESTORATION ASSESSMENT TOOL DEVELOPED IIN 2012 BY UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE TRUST; AND (2) RE-MEASURE WILLOW RECOVERY TRANSECTS UPSTREAM OF BEAVER DAMS -CHAIRED THE CONSERVATION TARGETS COMMITTEE WITHIN THE DIVERSE ESCALANTE RIVER WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP. -WAS FILMED IN THE ESCALANTE WATERSHED PIECE FOR THE 10 MINUTE DOCUMENTARY ON BEAVER AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SEE ABOVE)
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
NORTH RIM RANCHES (235) -WE CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH THE JONES FAMILY, ENSURING THAT THIS OPERATION - CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE OVERALL K2M PROGRAM - REMAINS VIABLE KANE AND TWO MILE RANCHES HERITAGE (236) -WE TRANSITIONED THE HERITAGE PROGRAM TO ALTERNATE LEADERSHIP KANE AND TWO MILE RANCHES PARIA TAMARISK (237) -WE COMPLETED RESTORATION ACTIVITIES AND MONITORING ALONG A 15 MILE STRETCH OF THE PARIA RIVER
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
NATIVE AMERICA NATIVE AMERICA SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (210) -THE GREEN ECONOMY BUSINESS INCUBATOR WAS SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED WITH 8 INCUBATEES RANGING FROM A BED AND BREAKFAST TO A FARMING COOPERATIVE. A STRONG ALLIANCE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WITH KEY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE MAIN MENTOR NORTHERN ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. A SECOND YEAR GRANT OF 99K HAS BEEN SECURED FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. INTERTRIBAL GATHERINGS (213) -WE ORGANIZED TWO GATHERINGS AROUND DEVELOPMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION STRATEGIES RELATED TO FARMING/FOOD SYSTEMS AND WATER RESOURCES. THE GATHERINGS INVOLVED ELDERS, FARMERS, COMMUNITY AND NON PROFIT LEADERS, SCIENTISTS, AND UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES. TWO STRONG SUBCOMMITTEES AROUND EACH THEME ARE GUIDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRONGEST VETTED IDEAS THAT WERE IDENTIFIED. FOR EXAMPLE, A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE INTER TRIBAL COLLABORATION HAS FORMED AROUND CREATION OF FARMING/FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCY IN THE COMMUNITIES OF TUBA CITY AND MOENCOPI RESULTING IN SHOWCASE AND EDUCATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION WITH LOCAL FARMERS, A FARMERS MARKET, SUPPORT OF LOCAL GARDENERS, TEACHING OF FOOD PREPARATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY EDUCATION PAVILION. BODOWAY ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (215) -TRUST STAFF HAVE WORKED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OPPOSE THE ESCALADE TRAMWAY PROJECT. WE PROVIDED HELP IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST, SECURED LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND HELPED EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUE. WE WERE KEY TO MAKING THE ISSUE KNOWN TO NAVAJO NATION ISSUE AND NEIGHBORING CHAPTERS AND TRIBES. -THE ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING EFFORT FOR WESTERN NAVAJO GAINED SIGNIFICANT MOMENTUM. WE SECURED A REGIONAL LEADER WHO WAS WILLING TO CHAMPION A REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC PLANNING EFFORT AND TO GET OTHER CHAPTER LEADERS FROM SURROUNDING CHAPTERS TO SUPPORT AND HELP IN PLANNING FOR THE REGION. WE WERE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS IN THE FINAL QUARTER OF THE YEAR WITH WALTER PHELPS, COUNCIL DELEGATE OF FIVE SURROUNDING CHAPTERS, TO CHAMPION AND BRING TOGETHER ALL THE REGIONAL LEADERS. WE WERE ABLE TO ORGANIZE A PLANNING TEAM HEADED BY A WELL KNOWN NAVAJO ARIZONA STATE PHD STUDENT TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF WRITING A PLAN THAT WOULD RESULT IN ACTUAL IMPLEMENTATION. SOME OF THE IDEAS ARE VERY DELICATE AND WE ARE PUTTING TREMENDOUS ENERGY TO ENSURE THE WRITING OF THE PLAN WILL ENSURE BUY IN AND SUPPORT FROM TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS THE NAVAJO PARKS AND RECREATION. COLORADO RIVER PROGRAM MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2013 1.AN LTEMP ALTERNATIVE FAVORABLE TO GRAND CANYON HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND ITS MAJOR TENETS ARE LIKELY TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE EIS PLANNING TEAMS AMONG THE ALTERNATIVES IN THE DRAFT EIS. 2.A HIGH-FLOW EVENT AT GLEN CANYON DAM IS SCHEDULED AND IMPLEMENTED IN 2013. 3.THE GRAND CANYON TRUST HAS INITIATED AND/OR SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCED PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE RESOURCES IN GRAND CANYON CONSISTENT WITH OUR DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS REPORT. GIS MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2013 1.AN ORGANIZATION WIDE INTERACTIVE WEB MAP IS FULLY DEPLOYED AND OPERATIONAL. 2.GCT'S PROGRAMS ARE COMPELLING COMMUNICATED THROUGH WEB MAPPING APPLICATIONS. 3.GEOSPATIAL DATA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WILL BE OF THE HIGHEST AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITY AND REQUESTED AND USED ACROSS THE COLORADO PLATEAU. GRAND CANYON PROGRAM MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2013 1.INTERIOR'S 20-YEAR BAN ON NEW MINING CLAIMS IS UPHELD IN FEDERAL COURTS AND AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE NEW ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS FOR EXISTING URANIUM MINES. 2.THE ESCALADE PROPOSAL IS WITHDRAWN AND A LONG-TERM STRATEGY IS IMPLEMENTED FOR PROTECTING MARBLE CANYON BELOW THE RIM AND FOR ENABLING COMMUNITY BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 3."KEEPING THE CANYON GRAND" CAMPAIGN PLAN IS COMPLETED AND IMPLEMENTATION IS OCCURRING WITH SUFFICIENT FUNDING. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2013: 1. VOLUNTEERS: 100 VOLUNTEERS (NON-YOUTH) CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRUST'S PROGRAM WORK AND ARE TRUST MEMBERS. 2. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: 200 NEW YOUTH (AGES 14-25) ARE EXPOSED TO THE MISSION AND WORK OF THE TRUST AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT IN REGIONAL CONSERVATION ISSUES. 3. 50 VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN THE TRUST'S ADVOCACY WORK AND WE ARE ABLE TO MEASURE ENGAGEMENT VIA INTEGRATED DATABASE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EACH TRUSTEE AND STAFF MEMBER TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.
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.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE GIVEN A PERFORMANCE REVIEW EVERY NOVEMBER BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL TRUST 4,976
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.