Grand Canyon Youth
Grand Canyon Youth
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About this organization
Mission
Grand Canyon Youth offers educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest.
About
GCY has served over 10,000 young people since 1998. Programs typically run from March through October. In 2019, GCY facilitated 76 outdoor education expeditions river and land, serving a record 1,093 youth participants from across the country who spent 4,751 days in the outdoors on expeditions ranging from 1 to12 days long average trip 4 days long. Programs took place on eight sections of river in Utah and Arizona, including Grand Canyon. GCY continues to be one of the most affordable programs of its kind, charging up to two-thirds less than commercial river trips. Participants paid only 45 of the actual cost of operating the programs in 2019 the rest was funded by grants, contributions special events. Additionally, over 73,000 of additional financial aid was awarded to 314 participants during the year. Participants engaged in over 31,000 hours of community service during 2019, were required to earn a portion of the cost of their trip, and participated in educational projects related to the cultural or natural history of the Southwest. continued below
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Providing outdoor experiential education for youth ages 10 - 19 along the rivers and in the canyons of the southwest to promote personal growth, environmental awareness, community involvement, and teamwork among people of diverse backgrounds. visit gcyouth.org for more information.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Providing outdoor experiential education for youth ages 10 - 19 along the rivers and in the canyons of the southwest to promote personal growth, environmental awareness, community involvement, and teamwork.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as AZ.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 2131 N 1St Street, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 95 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $292,430.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $642,631 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $63,560 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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