TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) BROC C HIATT...................................................................... COUNCIL PRESIDENT	2.00 .................	X	X
(2) BLAKE A ROLLEY...................................................................... VP NORTHERN AZ	2.00 .................	X	X
(3) DALE E LEWIS...................................................................... VP PROGRAM	2.00 .................	X	X
(4) CHRIS BUSTAMANTE...................................................................... VP MEMBERSHIP	2.00 .................	X	X
(5) DONALD E PUYEAR...................................................................... VP ADMINISTRATION	2.00 .................	X	X
(6) JOHN M COUZENS...................................................................... VP OPERATING DEVELOPMENT	2.00 .................	X	X
(7) KENNETH R BOREN...................................................................... VP MARKETING	2.00 .................	X	X
(8) TIMOTHY B KING JR...................................................................... VP PROPERTIES	2.00 .................	X	X
(9) ERIC L HISER...................................................................... VP STRATEGIC PLANNING	2.00 .................	X	X
(10) STEPHEN E ADAMS...................................................................... TREASURER	2.00 .................	X	X
(11) DAVID J LOWN...................................................................... COUNCIL COMMISSIONER	1.00 .................	X	X
(12) CHARLES W ROSS...................................................................... COUNCIL ATTORNEY	1.00 .................	X	X
(13) MICHAEL G HOFFMAN...................................................................... IMMED. PAST PRESIDENT ENDOWMENT CHAIR	1.00 .................	X
(14) GARY A SMITH...................................................................... CAMPING CHAIR	1.00 .................	X
(15) JOHN D WINTERSTEEN...................................................................... CAMELBACK DISTRICT CHAIR	1.00 .................	X
(16) FATHER DENNIS J O'ROURKE...................................................................... RELIGIOUS RELATIONS CHAIR	1.00 .................	X
(17) MICHAEL MANSON...................................................................... CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CHAIR	1.00 .................	X

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(18) MICHAEL J TOONE........................................................................ LDS RELATIONS CHAIR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(19) PABLO FELIX........................................................................ SOUTHREACH CHAIR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(20) JOHN C KEEGAN........................................................................ LITTLE GRAND CANYON RANCH CHAIR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(21) JONATHAN W LINES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(22) JOSEPH N DEMENNA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(23) JUDITH A WALDEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(24) KAY A HAUSER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(25) KEN BENNETT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(26) JAY A LEAVITT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(27) LANCE R BROBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(28) F ROCKNE ARNETT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(29) JOHN P KAROLZAK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(30) MICHAEL R ROONEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(31) JERALD H LEWIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(32) PETER C SMITH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(33) QUINN R KELLIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(34) RICHARD C ALLEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(35) RODNEY B GLASSMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(36) STEVEN A HIRSCH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(37) ABE ARVIZU JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(38) DAVID A PALMER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(39) ANTHONY V EHMANN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(40) BRUCE THOENY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(41) DAVID A BROWN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(42) D WADE NOBLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(43) DONALD T STAPLEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(44) DR RON RICHARDS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(45) JOE GARCIA........................................................................ DIRECTOR OA LODGE CHIEF 2014	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(46) TIM SMITH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(47) D KIRK NEAL........................................................................ VP CAPITAL 1/2015 -8/2015	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(48) LARRY C ABBOTT........................................................................ CEO	40.00 .......................		X	278,205	136,728
(49) SUZANNE HERRMANN........................................................................ CFO	40.00 .......................		X	84,868	18,589

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

86-0101295

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	3,278,305	2,871,309	5,536,664	3,361,330	2,895,712	17,943,320
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	3,278,305	2,871,309	5,536,664	3,361,330	2,895,712	17,943,320
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)..						1,831,478
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						16,111,842

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	3,278,305	2,871,309	5,536,664	3,361,330	2,895,712	17,943,320
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	41,528	85,544	55,084	454,197	187,069	823,422
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 VI.)..	41,880	43,987	48,202	38,222	24,020	196,311
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						18,963,053

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

23,411,176

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

84.960 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

86.850 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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......
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.
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.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

0 %

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test
Part II Section B Line 10 OTHER PROGRAM INCOME 18,723 2011, 20,734 2012, 25,908 2013, 14,744 2015. INSURANCE REFUND 23,157 2011, 23,253 2012, 22,294 2013, 23,478 2014, 24,020 2015.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

86-0101295

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA		Employer identification number 86-0101295

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA			Employer identification number 86-0101295
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

86-0101295

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	9,730,904	9,933,376	7,626,753	7,527,371	8,173,719
b	Contributions ...	108,462	38,000	2,004,000	77,200	36,090
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-27,527	191,733	1,277,776	306,161	-306,441
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	380,832	432,205	975,153	283,979	375,997
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	9,431,007	9,730,904	9,933,376	7,626,753	7,527,371

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

80.030 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

1.240 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

18.730 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...	2,144,166	648,176		2,792,342
b	Buildings		8,804,215	4,980,195	3,824,020
c	Leasehold improvements		98,879	81,576	17,303
d	Equipment ...		1,392,992	1,240,535	152,457
e	Other ...		3,608,590	1,838,897	1,769,693
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..					8,555,815

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other (A) Financial derivatives and other financial products
(B) Closely-held equity interests
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
Federal income taxes
LINE OF CREDIT	100,000
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	100,000
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	6,584,409
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-210,746
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	22,702
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-188,044
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	6,772,453
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	6,772,453

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	7,567,625
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	86,326
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	86,326
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	7,481,299
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	7,481,299

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
IV 2b	THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS CUSTODIAL FUNDS FOR THE TROOPS WITHIN THEIR DISTRICT IN THE COUNCIL S BANK ACCOUNTS AND DISTRIBUTES THE FUNDS TO THE TROOPS UPON REQUEST, THE FUNDS ARE RECORDED AS A LIABILITY ON THE BOOKS OF THE COUNCIL
V 4	TRUST ACCOUNTS ARE MAINTAINED AT A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR VARIOUS INVESTMENTS FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS. AS OF DECEMBER 31 2015, ASSETS HELD IN TRUST CONSIST OF TWO SEPARATE TRUSTS ACCOUNTS, NAMED THE ENDOWMENT TRUST AND THE CAMPERSHIP TRUST, BOTH ACCOUNTS ARE DONOR RESTRICTED. GIFTS TO THE TRUST ACCOUNTS ARE HELD IN PERPETUITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS ARE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES AND CAMPERSHIPS PROJECTS. DISTRIBTUTIONS FROM THE TRUST ACCOUNTS ARE BASED ON TRUST DOCUMENTS AND COUNCIL INVESTMENT POLICIES.
X 2	THE COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, BY APPLYING A MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD TO THE RECOGNITION AND DE-RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN EARNINGS IN THE YEAR OF SUCH CHANGE. THE COUNCIL EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, ON A CONTINUAL BASIS THROUGH REVIEW OF ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, REVIEW OF ITS REGULAR TAX FILINGS, AND DISCUSSIONS WITH OUTSIDE EXPERTS. THE COUNCIL HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS ITS GROUP EXEMPTION TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE COUNCIL AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014.
XI 2d	EVENT EXPENSES NETTED WITH EVENT REVENUES IN PART VIII OF FORM 990.
XII 2d	EVENT EXPENSES NETTED WITH EVENT REVENUES IN PART VIII OF FORM 990 22,702 AND LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 63,624.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

86-0101295

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	HAINES DIRECT 8580 FREEDOM AVE NW NO CANTON, OH44720	DIRECT MAILING		No	56,061	37,689	18,372









Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					56,061	37,689	18,372

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 SPORTS CLAY (event type)	(b) Event #2 GOLF EVENT (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	92,593	15,413	500	108,506
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	61,452	11,279	500	73,231
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	31,141	4,134		35,275

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .		4,134	4,134
7	Food and beverages . . .	31,141		31,141
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	21,510	1,192	22,702
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			57,977
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			-22,702

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	21,510	1,192	22,702

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I Line 2b	LIST OF TEN HIGHEST PAID FUNDRAISERS HAINES DIRECT. 8580 FREEDOM AVE NW, NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Employer identification number
86-0101295

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1) CAMPERSHIP DISCOUNTS	308	9,275
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I Line 1,2	THE CAMPERSHIP COMMITTEEE MADE UP OF BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF REPRESENTATIVES, SELECTS INDIVIDUALS WITH FINANCIAL NEED TO AWARD THE CAMPERSHIPS REDUCTION IN CAMP FEES. SINCE THE CAMPERSHIPS ARE REDUCTIONS IN CAMP FEES AND NOT A CASH EXPENDITURE, NO FURTHER MONITORING IS REQUIRED.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

86-0101295

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1LARRY C ABBOTTCEO	(i) (ii)	276,344 -------------	-------------	1,861 -------------	117,192 -------------	19,536 -------------	414,933 -------------	-------------

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Explanation

Part II Line 1

COLUMN C RETIREMENT BENEFIT INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT IS THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE OF BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER A DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN. THE CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, PLAN ARE THE SAME FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THIS MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT, HOWEVER, VARIES WITH AGE . IN OTHER WORDS, THE OLDER A PLAN PARTICIPANT IS, THE GREATER THE INCREASE IN THAT INDIVIDUALS CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE, ALL OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL . BECAUSE THIS RELATES TO A MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN, CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN IN LIEU OF THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE ARE EXPENSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE GRAND CANYON COUNCIL MADE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OF 110,874 FOR 2015.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

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Employer identification number

86-0101295

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6	CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL CONSIST OF ACTIVE, ASSOCIATE, HONORARY, AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a	ASSOCIATE HONORARY AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS HAVE NO VOTE. EACH AREA CHARTERED ORGANIZATION, SPONSORING ORGANIZATION FOR ONE OR MORE TROUPS SHALL ELECT ONE MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL. SUCH MEMBER SHALL BE SOMEONE OTHER THAN A UNIT TROUP LEADER OR ASSISTANT UNIT LEADER. COUNCIL MEMBERS ALSO ELECT PERSONS CHOSEN FROM THE VARIOUS BUSINESS, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, LABOR, PROFESSIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RELIGIOUS INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY AS MEMBERS-AT-LARGE. TOGETHER, CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES AND MEMBERS-AT LARGE CONSTITUTE ACTIVE MEMBERS, THE ONLY VOTING CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP. ACTIVE MEMBERS VOTE FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND MUST ALSO APPROVE ANY AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b	THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ORGANIZATION. PRIOR TO BEING SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL, ANY AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES INCORPORATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL Of THE NATIONAL OFFICE OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE POWER TO AMEND THE BYLAWS HOWEVER ALL BYLAW AMENDMENTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PRIOR TO BEING SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATE COUNCIL AND THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER BYLAWS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b	THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c	IT IS A POLICY THAT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR ADVISORY COUNCIL BE FREE OF ANY INFLUENCE, INTEREST, OR RELATIONSHIP THAT MIGHT CONFLICT WITH THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD TO CONDUCT HIS OR HER AFFAIRS IN A MANNER WHICH AVOIDS ALL POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS POLICY SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY A CONTINUING REQUIREMENT OF DISCLOSURE BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, WHICH MAY CONTRAVENE THE ORGANIZATIONS POLICY. ANY DUALITY OF INTEREST OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE AND MADE A MATTER OF RECORD. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD ALSO SHALL DISCLOSE ANY DUALITY OF INTEREST OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHENEVER THE INTEREST BECOMES A MATTER OF BOARD DISCUSSION OR ACTION. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD SHALL ANNUALLY BE ADVISED OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BE ASKED TO SUBMIT AN EXECUTED COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. DURING THE YEAR, EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER SHALL LIKEWISE BE ADVISED AND BE ASKED TO SUBMIT THE STATEMENT. IF A MEMBER HAS A DUALITY OF INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON ANY MATTER COMING BEFORE THE BOARD, THE MEMBER SHALL DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT TO THE BOARD. THE MEMBER SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OR DELIBERATION REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. HE OR SHE SHALL EXCUSE HIM OR HERSELF FROM THE MEETING AND SHALL NOT VOTE AND HE OR SHE SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT THE DISCLOSURE WAS MADE THE ABSTENTION FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTING AND THE QUORUM SITUATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15	THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF THE YEAR BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USING INPUT FROM A COMPENSATION STUDY. IT IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE LAST COMPENSATION STUDY WAS DONE IN 2014. THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19	THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE IN A TIMELY MANNER, COPIES OF TAX RETURNS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES WHEN REQUESTED IN WRITING OR IN PERSON.
Form 990, Part VII, Section 1, Line 48 49	COLUMN F THE GRAND CANYON COUNCIL PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAS DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ADMINISTERS THE DEFINED BENEFIT, MULTI-EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN WHICH IS OFFERED TO ALL EMPLOYEES IN EACH LOCAL COUNCIL WHO HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO MAKE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS. THE GRAND CANYON COUNCIL IS REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PLAN BASED UPON THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE SALARY LEVELS. EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE PLAN ARE REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE 2 OF THEIR TOTAL SALARY, AND THE GRAND CANYON COUNCIL CONTRIBUTES AN ADDITIONAL 7 OF COMPENSATION. THE GRAND CANYON COUNCIL MADE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OF 110,874 FOR 2015. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH, LONG TERM DISABILITY, VISION, DENTAL, AND LIFE INSURANCE TO ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS, THROUGH A QUALIFIED PLAN. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART VII, COLUMN F FOR THE OFFICERS IS COMPRISED OF THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE OFFICERS, AND THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID FOR THEIR BENEFIT.
Form 990, Part XI, Section 1, Line 9	OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 63,624.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

GRAND CANYON COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

86-0101295

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) Grand Canyon Council Inc Boy Scouts of America Outreach LLC 2969 N Greenfield Rd Phoenix,AZ85016 86-0101295	Investments	AZ	423,071	Grand Canyon Council Inc Boy Scouts of America

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000290
Software Version:	15.3.0.0

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	46
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	46
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	343
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	20,935
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	-3,850
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	-3,900

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	3,361,330	2,895,712
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	3,099,265	2,986,579
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	454,197	183,219
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	821,138	706,943
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	7,735,930	6,772,453
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	20,671	9,275
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,333,441	3,209,361
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	50,324	37,689
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 553,218
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	4,105,347	4,224,974
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	7,509,783	7,481,299
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	226,147	-708,846
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	17,133,179	16,662,399
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	828,330	1,340,766
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	16,304,849	15,321,633

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	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,381,251 including grants of $ 9,275 ) (Revenue $ 3,716,224 )
	PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE FOR PRODUCTIVE ADULTHOOD THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG MEN AGES 7-21 AND YOUNG WOMEN AGES 14-21, AS WELL AS ALL YOUTH GRADES 1-12 IN THE LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAM BASED ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, AND PERSONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS BY INSTILLING VALUES AND IDEALS THAT PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE LIFELONG ETHICAL CHOICES. GCC ACHIEVES THESE THREE OBJECTIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. GCC SERVES THE MAJORITY OF CENTRAL, NORTHERN, EASTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN ARIZONA. GRAND CANYON COUNCIL SERVED 44,254 SCOUTS IN 2,824 UNITS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses6,381,251

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	363,073	155,317

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
SODEXHO, 2325 W GUADALUPE ROAD 109 GILBERT,AZ85233	FOOD SVS AT CAMP	966,501




2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	369,039
b	Membership dues..		1b	1,315,478
c	Fundraising events..		1c	73,231
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	1,137,964

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 14,898
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		2,895,712

			Business Code
2a	CAMPING	713990	2,359,835	2,359,835
b	SCOUTING ACTIVITIES	713990	430,533	430,533
c	CAMP RENTALS	713990	86,300	86,300
d	ALUMNI AND AS TITLED PROGRAM	713990	62,081	62,081
e
f	All other program service revenue.			47,830	47,830
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			2,986,579

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			183,219		-3,850	187,069
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 73,231of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		35,275
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		57,977
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-22,702			-22,702
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a		1,112,154
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		696,806
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			415,348	415,348
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	SCOUT SHOP REVENUE		453000	290,277	290,277
b	INSURANCE REFUND		524298	24,020			24,020
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			314,297
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			6,772,453	3,692,204	-3,850	188,387

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	0
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	9,275	9,275
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	421,211	330,255	53,045	37,911
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	2,194,650	1,732,709	267,926	194,015
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	90,861	68,146	13,629	9,086
9	Other employee benefits .......	225,973	169,480	32,021	24,472
10	Payroll taxes ...........	276,666	214,454	36,083	26,129
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	964		964
c	Accounting ...........	37,750		37,750
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	37,689			37,689
f	Investment management fees ......	6,500	6,500
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	125,126	92,748	7,036	25,342
12	Advertising and promotion ....	0
13	Office expenses .......	168,596	153,535	9,636	5,425
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	506,411	470,208	19,912	16,291
17	Travel ............	222,324	193,980	10,342	18,002
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	103,208	93,131	3,901	6,176
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	81,301	81,301
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	576,767	576,767
23	Insurance ...	236,002	224,689	7,147	4,166
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PROGRAM SUPPLIES	1,608,700	1,602,785	4,730	1,185
b	EQUIPMENT RENTAL MAINTENANCE	179,724	148,940	16,931	13,853
c	RECOGNITION EXPENSES	67,521	33,904	456	33,161
d	OTHER EXPENSES	304,080	178,444	25,321	100,315
e	All other expenses	0
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	7,481,299	6,381,251	546,830	553,218
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			193,073	1	227,662
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			147,452	2	47,299
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			473,942	3	545,524
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			197,753	4	156,099
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			146,797	7	146,797
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			1,001,498	8	1,107,442
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			75,863	9	29,639
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	16,697,018
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	8,141,203	8,917,838	10c	8,555,815
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			5,691,213	11	5,423,051
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			287,750	12	423,071
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			17,133,179	16	16,662,399

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	37,473	17	302,812
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	73,704	19	277,603
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	717,153	21	660,351
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25	100,000
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	828,330	26	1,340,766

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	14,028,321	27	12,867,577
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	646,151	28	687,358
29	Permanently restricted net assets	1,630,377	29	1,766,698
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	16,304,849	33	15,321,633
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	17,133,179	34	16,662,399