BECAUSE OF YOU 2025
ANNUAL REPORT
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VISION Breathtaking from the moment you first cast eyes on it, Grand Canyon is just that – Grand. The natural and cultural significance of Grand Canyon makes it one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a sacred place of serenity that reflects and invites exploration and adventure, instilling both gratitude and humility. The canyon is a cultural Grand Canyon Conservancy’s touchstone vision for Grand Canyon is: for those who came before A precious natural and and those who cultural resource that is forever safeguarded. have yet to come. Indigenous people and connected communities who are thriving.
Memorable experiences that welcome, ground, invigorate, and inspire.
Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros
Mission: To inspire generations of park
champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon.
2025 Board of Directors Randall Brown, Chair – Dallas, Texas Scott Key, Vice Chair – San Francisco, California Stan Sutherland, Secretary – Tucson, Arizona Rich Rudow, Treasurer – Mesa, Arizona Samantha Phillips Beers – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania David Cermak – Denver, Colorado Geoff Chatas – Ann Arbor, Michigan Aaron Craft – Cave Creek, Arizona Ann Figueredo – Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Deborah M. Gage – Dallas, Texas Charlie Galbraith – Washington, D.C. Pamela Kerr – Tucson, Arizona Carissa Rollins – Minneapolis, Minnesota Mick Rusing – Tucson, Arizona Stephanie Sklar – Tucson, Arizona Jessica Wahl Turner – Baltimore, Maryland Kevin Washburn – Flagstaff, Arizona
2025 GCC Executive Team Elizabeth Silkes, Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Baker, Chief Philanthropy Officer Katrina Bloemsma, Chief Operating Officer Laura Cheshire, Director of Human Resources Darin Geiger, Director of Operations Minyin Hart, Chief Financial Officer Mindy Riesenberg, Chief Communications Officer
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A Message from the CEO Dear Friends, Every year, Grand Canyon changes the people who visit it. In 2025, something equally remarkable happened: the people who love Grand Canyon helped shape its future. This year your support had extraordinary impact. Because of your generosity, scientists advanced research to protect wildlife and water, artists and astronomers inspired thousands of visitors, Indigenous communities shared their stories and traditions, and hikers explored the canyon more safely. Across Grand Canyon National Park, your support strengthened the programs and partnerships that help this extraordinary place thrive. Then, the year became one of the most challenging in Grand Canyon’s history. The Dragon Bravo Fire forever changed the North Rim, destroying beloved historic buildings, visitor facilities, employee housing, and critical infrastructure. Just months later, a prolonged federal government shutdown threatened essential park operations and time-sensitive conservation work. Together, these events tested our park, our community, and our partnership in ways few could have imagined.
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And then something extraordinary happened. You responded. Together, we transformed uncertainty into action. Within days of the fire, supporters from around the world rallied to help launch recovery efforts. During the shutdown, your generosity ensured that critical scientific research continued, visitors remained connected to the park, and the Grand Canyon community received support when it was needed most.
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Because of you, we did more than respond to crisis – we continued moving forward. We strengthened partnerships, expanded opportunities for visitors to experience Grand Canyon, and invested in the long-term stewardship of one of the world’s most treasured places. This is your Grand Canyon. It belongs to every visitor who stands in awe at the rim, every artist and scientist who helps us better understand this remarkable landscape, every Tribal member whose enduring connection enriches its story, every park ranger who dedicates their career to its care, and every donor whose generosity helps ensure it will inspire generations to come. This report is a celebration of your impact. Every story you will read reflects what your support made possible – from protecting natural and cultural resources to inspiring deeper connections with Grand Canyon, and from responding to unprecedented challenges to building a stronger, more resilient future. Thank you for believing in this place and in the power of partnership. Because of you, Grand Canyon is not only enduring – it is inspiring, connecting, and thriving. As we look ahead, we do so with optimism and resolve. Together, we will continue to ensure that Grand Canyon remains a place of wonder, discovery, and inspiration for generations to come. With gratitude,
Elizabeth Silkes Chief Executive Officer Grand Canyon Conservancy
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YOUR IMPACT IN 2025
Spark Curiosity
Build Connection
Safeguard the Future
Every person protects Grand Canyon for a different reason. For some, it’s the first time they look through a telescope and see the Milky Way stretching across one of the darkest skies in North America. For others, it’s a painting that captures the canyon’s changing light, a guided walk that reveals millions of years of geology, or a conversation with an artist whose work helps them see the landscape differently. With your help, Grand Canyon Conservancy creates these moments of discovery every day. They inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and transform visitors into lifelong champions for Grand Canyon. Photo: NPS
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Field Institute A hike can become something much more when it’s led by someone who knows the canyon intimately. In 2025, over 2,000 visitors explored Grand Canyon alongside scientists, historians, naturalists, and experienced guides who transformed sightseeing into stewardship. Even after the Dragon Bravo Fire forced the cancellation of several North Rim trips, the Field Institute adapted – creating new itineraries and expanding day programs during the government shutdown so learning never stopped.
Future Forward Donor support in 2025 gave GCC the capacity to invest in the next chapter of its visitor programs. In 2026, GCC’s new position of Director of Visitor Programs will focus on growing and diversifying offerings through the Field Institute, Residency Programs, and public and community events. By connecting these programs with GCC’s marketing, philanthropy, and retail efforts, and working closely with park partners, GCC will create a new suite of meaningful, place-based experiences designed to invite park visitors to become lifelong stewards and champions.
A group of visitors on a Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute Meet the Canyon Tour with Instructor Melanie Miles. Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros
YOUR IMPACT ? 2,000+ visitors served ? 400 day-program participants
during the government shutdown
? One new backpacking itinerary: Hermit to South Bass
Explore upcoming Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute programs.
? 13 backpacking trips below the rim
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? 29 Kolb Studio tours
? 61 rim-based tours
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Residency Program
YOUR IMPACT
Grand Canyon has inspired artists, scientists, and storytellers for generations. Thanks to donor support, GCC’s Residency Program brings that inspiration to life for visitors through art, astronomy, research, and hands-on experiences that deepen understanding of the canyon.
? 80+ public programs
In 2025, residents reached more than 15,000 visitors through public programs, workshops, and presentations. Even during the challenges of the Dragon Bravo Fire and federal government shutdown, they continued creating opportunities for learning, healing, and connection – helping visitors experience Grand Canyon through fresh perspectives while inspiring a deeper commitment to its future.
? Program participation
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? 15,000 visitors and
community members reached doubled compared with 2024
? Four Artists in Residence hosted 28 public programs
? Three Astronomers “Although humans share the same skies across the in Residence hosted world, most of us will never experience the sight of 56 public programs the Milky Way. The Grand Canyon allows everyone to rediscover this lost treasure. Our galaxy is more than a collection of stars; it is a bridge; it connects us to the public, the public to our research, and our research to its purpose. It helps us all re-discover that awe that drove us to understand the sky and universe above us. Watching the sky, the season and the canyon change day by day was an incredibly fulfilling experience of the natural world. It helped me expand my vision both upwards and downwards towards the geological processes that shape our earth. It will inspire my science and my art for years to come.” – Laura-May Abron, Astronomer in Residence, 2025
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Interpretive Sales For millions of visitors, a Grand Canyon Conservancy store is where curiosity becomes commitment.
INTERPRETIVE SALES BY THE NUMBERS
A field guide answers questions on the trail. A children’s book sparks a lifelong love of nature.
$17.76 million
in total interpretive sales revenue
A membership invitation becomes a lasting investment in Grand Canyon. Every purchase supports projects throughout the park. Every conversation helps create another champion for Grand Canyon.
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members joined in stores “For many visitors, the Interpretive Sales team may be the only human contact they have in the park. That first conversation gives us a unique opportunity to connect and share GCC’s mission. An old photo of grandparents riding a mule down the trail can lead to a conversation about preserving Kolb Studio. A question about the Hopi murals can open the door to Desert View and the Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site. A condor sighting can become a conversation about wildlife conservation. Trail questions lead to trail maintenance and visitor safety.
$478,446 raised through in-store memberships
Our stores are not just places to buy souvenirs. They are often a visitor’s first encounter with Grand Canyon National Park and GCC. Those one-onone moments inspire people to help protect this place.” – Mary Westfall, Retail Operations Manager
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People protect what they feel connected to. Every conversation with a ranger, every trail safety interaction, and every opportunity to learn directly from Indigenous knowledge holders helps visitors see Grand Canyon as more than a destination – it becomes a place of new understandings, personal responsibility, and shared stewardship. Because of donor support, GCC creates meaningful experiences that connect people to the canyon, to one another, and to the generations of cultures and communities who have cared for this landscape. Those connections inspire visitors not only to enjoy Grand Canyon, but to help protect it. 2026 North Rim Butterfly Count North Kaibab Trail. Photo: GCC/C.Haines
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Preventive Search and Rescue Every rescue that never happens is a success. Because of you, nearly 100,000 hikers received trail education before emergencies developed. Thousands changed their plans.
“I support the Grand Canyon Conservancy because after 45 years, I still remain in awe of the Grand Canyon and want my family to have that same opportunity. Over the past 6 years as a PSAR volunteer, I see the same awe in the visitors. I support the PSAR program to keep them safe and have a smile on their face at the end of the day.” — Dave Edwards, M.D., donor
Thousands carried more water. Thousands made safer decisions. Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) helps stop emergencies before they happen. Trained volunteers meet hikers on the trail, check water supplies, offer guidance, and support visitors to make safer decisions before conditions escalate. In 2025, 30 passionate donors united behind a shared commitment to visitor safety, making it possible to add a new PSAR position. Their collective investment strengthens the PSAR program – supporting the volunteers who educate visitors, helping prevent emergencies before they occur, and extending life-saving outreach to tens of thousands of Grand Canyon visitors each year.
A PSAR volunteer chats with hikers on the trail. Photo: NPS
YOUR IMPACT ? 98,000 visitor contacts ? 18,400 preventive actions ? 444 hikers assisted
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Cultural Demonstration Program Every Grand Canyon story is richer when it is shared by those who know it best. Because of generous donor support, Indigenous artists, musicians, and cultural practitioners welcomed visitors into the living cultures of Grand Canyon through demonstrations, performances, and first-voice storytelling. Rather than learning about the canyon’s Indigenous communities, visitors learned from them – gaining a deeper understanding of the traditions, knowledge, and enduring connections that continue to shape this extraordinary place. In 2025, the Cultural Demonstration Program welcomed nearly 5,000 visitors and created meaningful opportunities for Tribal members to share their cultures on their ancestral homelands, strengthening understanding, respect, and connection for generations to come.
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Future Forward Your support in 2025 also laid the foundation for the future by making possible Grand Canyon Conservancy’s new Indigenous Engagement Manager position. This role will strengthen relationships with the park’s associated Tribal Nations, expand opportunities for Indigenous leadership and collaboration, and help ensure future programs are developed in partnership with the communities they represent.
Cultural demonstrator Jayne Quam shows Zuni stone carvings to visitors on the North Rim in 2024. Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros
YOUR IMPACT ? 265 days of Cultural Demonstrations
? 107 Cultural Demonstrators A dozen white canopy tents in several rows provide shade for artists demonstrating and selling their work. Photo: NPS/M.Quinn
? 22 Indigenous programs presented
? 4,757 visitors reached across 27 days of programming
? 14 performances and
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? $21,840 provided to support Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners
? Six Tribal communities represented
Simon Yazzie, Diné silversmith with his jewelry on the North Rim in 2024. Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros INSPIRE
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Protecting Grand Canyon means caring for what visitors can’t always see. Beneath the canyon’s breathtaking vistas are complex ecosystems, fragile cultural resources, and scientific questions that shape its future. Through generous donor support, researchers monitored hidden water systems, protected native wildlife, preserved one of the darkest night skies in the world, and expanded the knowledge needed to care for this extraordinary landscape. These investments ensure that Grand Canyon remains healthy, resilient, and inspiring for generations to come.
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Protecting Native Fish Protecting Grand Canyon means protecting the life that depends on it. Your support helped scientists continue monitoring native fish in the Colorado River, safeguarding species found nowhere else on Earth. Even as the Dragon Bravo Fire limited access to the North Rim, donor investments allowed researchers to continue critical monitoring and prepare for expanded fieldwork in 2026. Their work is helping park managers understand how to reduce threats from invasive fish and preserve one of the canyon’s most remarkable – and fragile – ecosystems.
YOUR IMPACT ? Critical monitoring equipment deployed
? Two post-release monitoring trips completed despite fire-related closures
? Research positioned for expanded conservation efforts in 2026
Photo: Amy Martin
Humpback Chub. Photo: NPS.
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Dye Tracing YOUR IMPACT Protecting water begins with understanding where it flows. Much of Grand Canyon’s water travels through hidden underground pathways that sustain springs, wildlife, ecosystems, and drinking water for visitors and park staff. Thanks to donor support, scientists continued the largest dye-tracing study ever conducted in North America, mapping these invisible connections and providing the knowledge needed to better protect one of the canyon’s most precious resources for generations to come.
? 43 springs and stream sites monitored
? Largest dye-tracing study ever conducted in North America
“The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust is proud to support innovative projects that conserve and safeguard Arizona’s most precious resource. By investing in the dye tracing and mapping of the canyon’s water flow, we can better understand and protect the aquifer system that serves the canyon’s wildlife and human visitors. Grand Canyon was one of Mrs. Pulliam’s favorite places in the world to visit, and the Trust has worked with Grand Canyon Conservancy and other community partners for the last 29 years to help preserve it for future generations to enjoy.” — Gene D’Adamo, President and CEO of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
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“What you see overhead on a clear night in the Grand Canyon, the Milky Way as it fills the vista from our tiny vantage point called Earth, remains a gift from the Universe worth preserving. Our donation to the Dark Skies Endowment is an opportunity to help protect that special place for future generations.” — James Kinsella and Bob McNeal, supporters of the Dark Sky Program
Dark Sky Program Some of Grand Canyon’s greatest wonders appear only after sunset. Because of donor support, Grand Canyon remains one of the best places in the world to experience an unspoiled night sky. Investments in responsible lighting, scientific monitoring, and astronomy programs protected this extraordinary resource while helping tens of thousands of visitors discover the awe of the Milky Way overhead. Together, these efforts ensure that future generations can continue to experience one of the darkest – and most inspiring – night skies on Earth.
YOUR IMPACT ? 250 astronomy programs delivered ? 73,080 visitors inspired ? 9,616 visitors attended the 35th Annual Star Party
? 108,861 telescope views shared ? 95% of park lighting now dark-sky compliant
? 207 light fixtures replaced ? Comprehensive night sky quality study completed
Photo of the Milky Way by Imma Barrera, Astronomer in Residence in 2022.
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When Grand Canyon Needed You Most IN JULY, EVERYTHING CHANGED. The Dragon Bravo Fire swept across the North Rim, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, employee housing, visitor facilities, and critical infrastructure. THE LOSS WAS HEARTBREAKING. But within days, something extraordinary happened. When GCC launched the North Rim Recovery Fund, thousands of people stepped forward. Donor generosity funded emergency stabilization, protected vulnerable infrastructure, supported displaced employees, and launched long-term recovery. Because private philanthropy moves faster than federal funding, GCC could respond immediately while recovery planning continued.
Pyrocumulus cloud over the North Rim of Grand Canyon during the Dragon Bravo Fire in July 2025. Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros
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YOUR IMPACT 2,299 new supporters
Clothing and essential items donated from GCC retail inventory to
welcomed to the GCC community
Eight community meals and family events hosted,
evacuees
$10,000 investment in the Flagstaff Family Food Center to provide food
assistance to those affected by the fire
A healing ceremony held in
Transportation, cooking supplies, and laptops
serving more than 3,500 people
provided to evacuees
partnership with Grand Canyon National Park’s Tribal Affairs Office, where
Tribal members shared their perspectives on the fire and the
future of the North Rim
Equipment supplied to protect an
exposed power line and redirect water and ash away from
Harvey Meadow
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North Rim’s reopening
Rental of a loader, grader, and backhoe
to help National Park Service staff
maintain access to the North Rim for rehabilitation and
stabilization efforts before winter A Tucker Terra
Sno-Cat
purchased after the fire destroyed the park’s snow removal equipment,
restoring essential winter access
to infrastructure, patrol areas, and recovery sites
Specialized cleaning completed for 45 residential and administrative buildings deemed unsafe and uninhabitable due to smoke and fire damage
Demolition of the North Rim Visitor Center
and removal of hazardous waste funded, clearing unstable and unsafe debris
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Voices of the North Rim The North Rim holds cherished memories for generations of visitors, and its loss was felt far beyond its borders. In the outpouring of grief came something equally powerful: a shared desire to rebuild, renew, and restore a place that has inspired generations.
“I’m so thankful for the five seasons I lived there, and for my North Rim friends. We don’t know exactly what the future holds for the North Rim, but it will be rebuilt. And when it is, it will continue to inspire, heal, and welcome others just as it did for me.” — Lauren Cisneros, GCC Content & Social Media Manager
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“The North Rim is magical. I feel blessed to have spent time in this very special place. It truly is unmatched, and I look forward to the day we return.” — Cynthia Stirns
Cynthia Stirns Looks Out at the Canyon on the North Rim. Photo: Cynthia Stirns
“I bought a shirt from the visitor center on our first trip that says, ‘Perfect Solitude, Perfect Place. North Rim.’ It captures the essence of the North Rim for me, and my husband too. You feel it watching the sunset from the lodge or just staring out into the vastness of the canyon.”
“Standing on the veranda and gazing at the wonders of the night sky, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to be present in a place of unspeakable beauty. It brings people together and calls out the best in humanity.” — Timothy Straub
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Keeping Grand Canyon Moving Forward Just months after the Dragon Bravo Fire, Grand Canyon faced another challenge. A 43-day federal government shutdown threatened critical scientific research, visitor services, and the stability of the park community. Time-sensitive projects – from post-fire monitoring to wildlife conservation and cultural resource protection – could not simply pause until funding returned. ONCE AGAIN, DONOR SUPPORT ENSURED THE WORK CONTINUED. Because of your generosity, GCC stepped in where it was needed most, funding essential scientific research, supporting park staff and the South Rim community, and ensuring visitors continued to experience meaningful connections with Grand Canyon despite reduced National Park Service operations. GCC’s Visitor Experience Specialists took on an expanded role, serving as frontline ambassadors at key visitor touchpoints, helping visitors navigate changing conditions and reduced NPS offerings, and providing a steady, knowledgeable presence throughout the shutdown. WHEN UNCERTAINTY THREATENED PROGRESS, YOUR SUPPORT KEPT GRAND CANYON MOVING FORWARD.
YOUR IMPACT ? $47,500 invested in critical park projects during the shutdown
? 4,500 community
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? Critical scientific NPS rangers successfully collar an elk on the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Photo: NPS
research continued without interruption
? Students supported through a $10,000 investment in the Kaibab Learning Center
“We are so impressed with the outpouring of love from the Conservancy. This will be talked about for years to come!”
? $10,000 to the Flagstaff Family
Food Center to provide food assistance to those affected by the shutdown
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Voices of Gratitude During the shutdown, supporters visiting from around the globe shared messages of gratitude with park staff.
“Thank you to all our Rangers who tend to our National Parks with such diligence and care. Without them we could not enjoy these national treasures that belong to us all.” — Anne and Vince F.
“Thank you for protecting one of the most breathtaking places on Earth and sharing your passion for its history and beauty. The care and dedication you show every day truly make the Grand Canyon experience extraordinary.” — Mitch L.
“Whether we are getting information at the Visitor Center or attending a ranger program, we love how you help us make connections at Grand Canyon. Thank you for making that possible in such a special place.” — Jodi K.
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Looking Ahead Recovery is no longer a vision – it is already underway. Thanks to donor support, trails are being restored, post-fire landscapes are being monitored, and scientists are gathering the information needed to guide the North Rim’s healing. Planning is moving forward for restored visitor services, resilient infrastructure, and new tools to better understand and respond to future challenges. Rebuilding the North Rim’s infrastructure will take years, but the work has already begun. And the landscape is already recovering and springing anew. Because of you, Grand Canyon is building a stronger future for generations to come. “Supporting the North Rim’s restoration is important because the North Rim is such an integral and magical part of Grand Canyon National Park. Thoughtfully reimagining and rebuilding the North Rim is essential to the park’s future.” — Nigel and Jeanne Finney, donors
Follow the North Rim’s recovery and learn how donor support is helping restore this extraordinary place. www.grandcanyon.org/protect-grand-canyon/projects/rebuildingthe-north-rim-a-vision-for-recovery-resilience-and-renewal
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A Landscape Shaped by Fire “While the Dragon Bravo Fire was visually and emotionally intense, it occurred in a mixedconifer forest, a landscape that typically experiences fires. Events like this are a natural part of the forest cycle. It was not a question of if, but when. This one simply happened in our lifetime. However, the fire’s unusually large spread into the canyon and north into pinyon-juniper areas reflects the influence of prolonged drought.
Photo: NPS/M.Jenkins
Fires like this one open the forest canopy, remove hazardous fuels, and release nutrients that feed new growth. Long before the construction of Glen Canyon Dam altered river ecosystems, this landscape evolved with periodic fire, supporting an abundance of life that spread far downstream. The North Rim’s natural and cultural resources, including plants and animals essential to Indigenous ceremonies and sustenance, as well as the massive plateau itself, are resilient, like its people. The North Rim will continue to thrive for generations to come.” – Jason Nez, Fire Archaeologist, Grand Canyon National Park Photo: NPS/M.Jenkins
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Investing in Grand Canyon’s Future Every gift to Grand Canyon Conservancy is an investment in the canyon’s future. Whether supporting today’s highest priorities, creating an endowment that will serve generations to come, or including Grand Canyon in an estate plan, our donors share a common belief: that this extraordinary place deserves to be protected forever. In 2025, that belief was stronger than ever. More than 22,000 donors contributed $6.5 million to help inspire visitors, engage communities, advance scientific research, respond to emergencies, and protect Grand Canyon for generations to come. Because of your generosity, the work described throughout this report is already making a difference – and because of your vision, it will continue into the future.
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“In 2025, our donors and members showed up with their whole hearts. More than $6.5 million in gifts, grants, and sponsorships poured in, and with it came something even greater: the knowledge that this place, this canyon, this wonder of the world, is deeply loved. Your investments ranged from critical safety and monitoring equipment on the North Rim to the seeds of four new endowments that will nurture science and art for generations to come. That is the power of your belief in this place. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” — Bonnie Baker, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Grand Canyon Conservancy
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ENDOWMENTS
A Promise to Future Generations Some gifts make an immediate impact. Others continue giving for decades. WITH GRATITUDE We are honored to recognize the visionary donors whose endowed gifts will continue supporting Grand Canyon year after year. Their generosity is building a legacy that will benefit future visitors, researchers, artists, Tribal partners, and everyone who loves this remarkable place.
Endowments create permanent sources of support for the work that donors care about most – from scientific research and trail stewardship to Indigenous partnerships, historic preservation, and visitor experiences. These gifts ensure that GCC can continue protecting the canyon, not just today, but for generations to come. In 2025, four new endowments added more than $1 million in future funding, strengthening Grand Canyon’s long-term resilience and creating lasting resources for the park’s highest priorities.
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• Climate Change Endowment • Dark Skies Legacy Endowment • Dawn & Stan Sutherland Art Venue Endowment Fund • Eugene T. Polk Science Fellowship Endowment • Figueredo Endowed Fund for Indigenous Programs • Grand Canyon Science Endowed Fund • Grand Canyon Trails Forever Endowment • Historic Preservation Endowment • Indigenous Affairs Endowment • Lynn & David Rahn Family Endowed Fund (for GRCA Art Venue exhibits) • Martha Hahn Grand Canyon Science and Conservation Endowment • Preventive Search and Rescue Endowment Fund
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four new endowments added more than $1 million in future funding
Photo: GCC/C.Haines
TO LEARN MORE about establishing an endowment at Grand Canyon Conservancy, please contact Linda Cook, Senior Philanthropy Officer, at
A hiker smiles for the camera on the South Kaibab Trail. Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros
lcook@grandcanyon.org
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Martha Hahn Grand Canyon Science and Conservation Endowment Curiosity That Lasts a Lifetime Martha Hahn has spent a lifetime asking thoughtful questions about wild places. That curiosity began early, through fishing trips, desert explorations, and a childhood visit to Mount Rainier National Park that helped spark her dream of becoming a park ranger. It eventually led to a career devoted to public lands, including the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and Grand Canyon Trust. Today, through the Martha Hahn Grand Canyon Science and Conservation Endowment, that commitment continues. Her gift provides lasting support for the scientific research that helps Grand Canyon National Park understand change, protect fragile ecosystems, conserve cultural landscapes, and make informed decisions for the future. For Martha, the endowment is a way to give back to a place that continues to inspire her. For Grand Canyon, it is an enduring investment in the science that will guide stewardship for generations. “After a career devoted to protecting and managing public lands, I remain deeply committed to giving back to the Grand Canyon, a place that continues to provide inspiration and solace to me.” — Martha Hahn
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Ann and Vincent Figueredo Endowed Fund for Indigenous Programs Supporting Enduring Connections The Ann and Vincent Figueredo Endowed Fund for Indigenous Programs provides lasting support for programs developed in partnership with Grand Canyon’s first people, the 11 associated tribes. By investing in Indigenous leadership, cultural interpretation, and educational opportunities, the fund helps ensure visitors learn directly from the people whose connections to Grand Canyon span countless generations.
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LEGACY GIVING
Leaving a Legacy of Stewardship Some of the most meaningful gifts are those that look beyond a lifetime. Members of Grand Canyon Conservancy’s Bright Angel Circle have chosen to include Grand Canyon in their estate plans, ensuring that future generations will experience the same wonder, inspiration, and connection they have found here. Their generosity reflects a lasting commitment to one of the world’s most extraordinary places – and a belief that Grand Canyon deserves to be protected forever. To learn more about including Grand Canyon Conservancy in your estate plans, visit our website at grandcanyon.org/bright-angel-circle, call (800) 858-2808 or email philanthropy@grandcanyon.org. 2025 BRIGHT ANGEL CIRCLE MEMBERS Robert W. and Barbara L. Aaron Susan and William Ahearn Sharon Anderson Anonymous (4) Gretchen Barkmann Scott Belser Rod Betsch Barbara Lorraine Bigelow Teresa and Stuart Blakeney
Gordon Blanz Eric B. Bowman Joseph Braverman Arch and Laura Brown Greggory Bruce Patsy and William Brunner Mike Buekers Karen Cain Tania Calhoun Edith and Robert Carlson
Judith and John Carpenter Paula Clark Sally M. Clayton Emily E. Clements Steven L. Conrad Mary E Contreras Gary Contreras Carol and Robert Coy Cynthia Curtis Cheri Dale
Miriam and Michael Dalton Jerilee Grandy Karen Greig and Michael Frank Jodi Grinnell Carol and Kurt Grow Ruth Guarino Michelle J. Haddy Alice Hagerman Martha Hahn (Continued on next page)
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2025 BRIGHT ANGEL CIRCLE MEMBERS (continued) Warren and Leslie Hancock Barbara Hanka and Daren Striegel Jeff Harris Richard and Teresa Hartman Mike and Kathleen Hayes Robert and Ellen Hostetler James R. Huett and Claudia R. Huett Dawn Huseyin and Shelby Marshall Jill and Jere Iwata Linette Jensen Carolyn Sue Jensen Lauren Johnson and Matthew McDonald Janet and William Johnson Mark W. Jordan Jeffery D. Judds and Barry S. Oleksak Kate Jurow Deena Barlev and Robert King Doug and Julie Klapstein Cynthia and Dennis Klaus Charles Klein Teresa L. Kline Lori and Tony Koelsch Cyndie and Mike Koopsen Franklyn Kraus Tina Kuehne Wanda and Tony Kuklis Dorothy and Ken Lamm
Kayla and Ray Lawrence Sheila Lewis Henry Nancy and David Lill Maura D. Mack Gail M. Mancuso Linda J. McKee Theresa McMullan Victoria Mello Deborah Melton and David Friel Elizabeth Jean Miller Michael and Margaret Moline Lewis Morphew Christine Duff Muldoon Shantini Munthree Romy Murphy Darwin Niese Linda Norman and Jull Reed Karen Olek Heather Noel Olsen and Andrew Jay Olsen Maraka and Paul Oltrogge Joe Orr Kristine A. Owens Charles Parker and Polly Lybrook Sarah Parrish and Bert Neirick Teresa Hurst Peitrowski Laura Penny and Steve Gottlieb Philip M. Smith Revocable Living Trust
Rebecca Price Sara Quirk Laurie Mansell Reich and Henry E Reich, Jr. Robert L Sanders Revocable Trust John Rockwell John and Frances Rockwell Kimberly Rodrigue and Ann Philbrick John M. Rowland Juanita Sanders Juliana and William Schirmer Susan Schroeder and Gary McNaughton Penny Schultz Dr. Betty Scott Danielle Segura and Jim Ruester Celeste Seiler and Andrew Zlatich Linda and Robert Shadiow Judy Sharken Simon and Chris Simon Marsha Morgan Sitterley Kathleen and Benjamin Smith Meagan and Jeremy Smith Dr. Barbara L Smith and Mr. Craig Gordon Denise Sobieski and William Mitchell Susan and Rodo Sofranac Roger and Chris Stage
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John and Kris Stark Heather E. Stein James R. Stewart Don and Laura Stuart Dawn and Stanley Sutherland Dr. Dean G. Taylor Cheryl Thomsen and Tom Heideman Ellie and Christopher Tiano Constance Trecartin Marrisa Trevino Mari Tustin Barbara and David Uberuaga Dr. Christopher G. Ullrich and Mrs. Betsy C. Ullrich Willem and Johanna Van Kempen Marilyn J. Viehl and Warren A. Viehl Linda Viviane Ledella and James von Dorn Jannene F. Wagner and Mark E. Rassier Michelle and Edward Weller Daphne and Stuart Wells James J. Werla DJ Williams Tyson Winarski Nancy Wolff Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wolford Martha Wren and Harvey Johnstad
Planned Giving Advisory Council The GCC Planned Giving Advisory Council comprises a group of talented and influential professional advisors dedicated to the mission and vision of Grand Canyon Conservancy. Their goal is to serve as ambassadors of this mission, educating clients, communities and colleagues about the funding opportunities at Grand Canyon National Park. Tim Dodt
Denise McClain
Dave Rahn
William Froelich
Matt Miller
Stan Sutherland
Connor Humphrey
Dick Onsager
Geoff Tran
Mary Huntley
Prescott Pohl
David Westra
Ben Kelly
Pamela Wheeler
“We are adventurers, seeking out rugged landscapes, new cultural experiences and demanding physical challenges. There is no place on earth that combines all these elements like the Grand Canyon. However, we recognize that for all of the Grand Canyon’s natural beauty and rich cultural history, it remains fragile and in need of attentive stewardship. By becoming a member of the Bright Angel Circle, we hope to enhance the work of the Grand Canyon Conservancy on behalf of generations of visitors to come.” — Ellie and Chris Tiano, Bright Angel Circle members
Moonrise from Maricopa Point. Photo: NPS/M.Quinn
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ART AND EXHIBIT VENUE
Storytelling Through Art In 2025, Grand Canyon Conservancy continued planning for a new art and exhibit venue at the South Rim Park Headquarters. With guidance from the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, GCC gathered input from Tribal partners, local communities, artists, park-connected audiences, NPS and GCC staff, and other stakeholders. Their perspectives are shaping a venue centered on inclusive storytelling, meaningful engagement, and long-term care. Two new endowments were also established to support the venue. The Dawn & Stan Sutherland Art Venue Endowment Fund will support the growth and maintenance of the space, while the Lynn and David Rahn Family Endowed Fund will provide sustained support for exhibitions. Together, these gifts are building a strong foundation for a venue that will preserve and share Grand Canyon’s stories through art for generations to come.
Photo: John Segesta
“We chose to endow the art venue because we believe these works of art deserve to be seen, preserved, and shared for generations to come. Many pieces in the collection reflect the beauty, history, and cultural significance of Grand Canyon, yet they have not always been accessible to visitors. This gift helps create a lasting source of support so the venue can display meaningful works, protect important collections, and inspire people to experience Grand Canyon through art.” — Lynn and David Rahn
GCC is grateful to the Grand Canyon Art Venue Advisory Committee for helping guide this important work. Lynn and Dave Rahn, Committee Chairs
Linda Cook, GCC
Terri Kline
Mindy Riesenberg, GCC
Pat Dahlen, NPS
AJ Lapre, NPS
Elizabeth Silkes, GCC
Bonnie Baker, GCC
Kathy Duley
Ale Lillo
Danielle Spahle
Jan Balsom, NPS
Darin Geiger, GCC
Dawn Sutherland
Ellen Brennan, NPS
Andrea Hanley
Kasumi Maeda-Gagne, GCC
Kevin Coochwytewa
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Because of you, Grand Canyon remained protected, inspiring, and welcoming – even during one of the most challenging years in its history.
PHILANTHROPY YEAR AT A GLANCE 2025 Total Raised: $6,563,962 | 2025 Total Donors: 22,318
Thank You for Your Generous Contributions Grand Canyon Conservancy is grateful for the many individuals, organizations, and foundations who supported Grand Canyon National Park through donations between January 1 and December 31, 2025. Your support reflects a shared commitment to protecting Grand Canyon and caring for the people, programs, and places that make it extraordinary.
$250,000 AND ABOVE
$50,000 – $99,999
$25,000 – $49,999
Martha G. Hahn
Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation
Susan and Bill Ahearn
Dawn and Stan Sutherland $100,000 – $249,999 Anonymous Delaware North Parks and Resorts
Anonymous Arizona Public Service
Rachel and Joe Beda
Diana Bailey
Gregory Dixon
Art Gary and Bernard Welt
Jeanne and Nigel Finney Horejsi Charitable Foundation Intrepid Foundation
Sheila Lewis Henry and Allen Henry
Pamela and Andrew Kerr
Margaret T. Morris Foundation
James Kinsella and Robert McNeal
Gary Ladd
The Raintree Foundation
Ann and Bruce Peek
Rosario and Anthony Richards
Laurie and Steve Lisa
Liz and Bill Sweeney
National Park Foundation
In Memory of Dr. Christopher G. Ullrich and Mrs. Betsy C. Ullrich
Susan Schroeder and Gary McNaughton
The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust The Orr Family Foundation Lynn and David Rahn
Tyson Winarski Scott Wohlander
Xanterra Parks Travel Collection
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Joanna Sturm INSPIRE
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$10,000 – $24,999 American Online Giving Foundation, Inc.
Dr. David M. Hadley
Carissa and Robb Rollins
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Trudy Roybal and Steven Rowell
Larry Hartig Elly and Bob Hostetler
Anonymous
Mary and Robert Hughes
Arizona Community Foundation
Justin W. Ireland
Suzanne Leigh and Michael Rusing Robert L. Sanders Lisa and Scott Schoneman
Christine Benninger
Joanne and John Kirby
Pam Bettis and James Price
Teresa L. Kline
G. Andrew Bjurman Foundation
Deborah and Murray Lapides
Cheryl Thomsen and Tom Heideman
Catherine Long
Emily Vincent
Paula Chmielewski
Russ Lyon Foundation
Erin and Aaron Craft
Nancy Marx
Elizabeth and Stephen Watson
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer
Irene Ritter Foundation
Celene Domitrovich and Thomas Kirsch
Jenna Ritter and Tom Lauer
Mary and Bob Elliott
Polly and Gregg Ribatt Arch Robertson Jeffrey Robinson
Amy and James Foley
South Kaibab at Sunset. Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros
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John Sperling Foundation
$5,000–$9,999
Pam Grissom
Phil Telfeyan
Winona S. Dye
Kathleen and Michael Hayes
In Honor of Sara Treftz
Howard Eisenberg
Adventure Booty, LLC
Jesse Hermann
Carol Vaughn and Ken Brewer
Andy Fennell
Aramark Destinations
Debra L. Hurbi
Ledella and James von Dorn
Dan Finnegan
Lizabeth Ardisana and Greg Rouke
In Memory of Robert R. Jeter
Donna Jean B. Walker
Deborah Gage
Janet and William Johnson K2 Adventures Foundation
Hilarie Lyons Weinstock and Peter Weinstock
Jane Gagne
Susan Armstrong Linda and Charles Baczek
In Honor of Edward Keable
Kathy Bean
Edward Keable and Scot Rogerson
Rita Blidt Leigh and James Bradburn In Memory of Joseph Braverman
In Memory of Thomson M. Kirsch Gaye and Curt Knight
Arch and Laura Brown
Candice and Robert Koch
Brianna and Randall Brown
Steven H. Kuhn
The Bydale Foundation
Lantern Press
David L. Cermak
Dee and Robert Leggett
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Patricia Lucas and Max Quinney
In Honor of Geoff Chatas
Charlotte R. Lyle
Robert Ciciora
Peter M. McBride
Marlene L. Conklin
Suzanne Miles and Robert Mason
R. C. Coppola Miriam and Michael Dalton Lloyd A. Denton Kathy Duley and Carroll Huntress
The Wildland Trekking Company
Ruth Guarino
Sarah Willie-LeBreton and Jonathan LeBreton
Timothy Hall Stephen Hamilton
Ariel Witbeck
David Harach
Sheri Young
Ernest Hildner
Mark G. Anderson
Kathryn A. Jenkins
The Anjulicia Foundation
Carolyn Jentzer
Backroads Inc
Karen R. Johnson
Deena Barlev and Robert King
Margaret Kern
Jeannette and Robert Barnes
Scott A. Key
Gretchen Platt and Charles Bartberger
Yvette King
Blue Shield of California Michael and Mary Pat Bolner
Kornbau-Davis Charitable Fund
Robert and Mary Bricker
Scott Lake
Bright Local
Mary Lauritano
Jennalee and Jim Britton
Loven Contracting
Jeanette L. Ourada
Christopher L. Buechler
Mike Loven
The Picerne Family
Blythe Burge
Lumberyard Brewing Co Taproom and Grille
Pamela and Steven Pluss
Jerald F. Mitchell Ellen and Bruce Nelson Brenda M. O’Hara Debra and Richard Onsager
Mr. L. Michael Dye
Beth Ann Otterstein and Steve Peru
Susan Engelhard
Teresa Gavigan and Larry Besnoff
Stephanie Hyder
Dye Family Foundation
Ann M. Eignor
Wild Tribute
Raina Thiele and Charles Galbraith
$2,500–$4,999
Timothy O’Rourke
Eagle River Designs
Jane and Peter White
John E. Jenkins
Julie and Doug Klapstein
Richard Forsyth
In Honor of Buck and Dixie Quincy
In Memory of Lynne Foster
Stephanie Quincy
In Honor of the Ladies of the Cairn Project’s 2025 Rim-River-Rim Fundraising Adventure
In Honor of Ellie Galco
Roopa Rao
The Cairn Project
In Memory of Lyle K. Gaston
Cynthia and Steven Rizzo
Douglas Chapin
Ann Gebhart
Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation
Janet Cohn
In Memory of Michael Morache
Genevieve and John Conley
Morgan Stanley Gift
Kristin Schloemer
Sue and Rich Cottine
Lyric Naquin
Thomas E. Schrickel
Deloitte Foundation
Deborah Smith and Ronald Keefe
Jacques R. Dumont
Erica Nelson and Steven Schueppert
Jacalyn Faupel
Darin Geiger, In memory of Susan Tinney Geiger In Honor of Grand Canyon National Park
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Ann E. Onymous
$1,000–2,499
John Bloch
John D. Cogan
Katrina Bloemsma
Concept 360
Pledgeling Foundation
Kara and Robert Adams
Ann and Brian Blue
A.J. and Peg Cook
Margaret Rambikur
Gloria Aguilar
Judith Blue
Linda Cook
In Memory of Susan I. Reday
Catherine Ainora
Charles Bonstelle
H P. Cooler
In Honor of Alexander and Sarah
Karen Boswell
Jeanne Cooper
Donna Reesman
Richard Bowerman
Virginia Covington
Kenneth Rendell
David Allais
Elizabeth Brama
Carol and Robert Coy
Beverly and Jay Roberts
Leamond A. Allen
Alf Brandt
Fiona Craig
Frances Rockwell
Benito Almanza
In Memory of Dale Brennan
Beaver Street Brewery
Kimberly L. Rodrigue
American Gift Fund
Dalena Brennan
Laura Crossey
Judith Rose
David Anderson
Pamela E. Briggs
Nichols Cutting
Sanger & Altgelt, LLC
Martha E. Anderson
Andy Brooks
Marcus W. Dall
Bruce Schroeder
Laura Andrews
Jane and Rick Brothers
Cathrine Daniels
Elizabeth and Richard Seney
Anonymous (4)
Fred Brown
Ellis Daniels
Linda Shadiow
Steven Arab
John Brune
In Honor of Mark Dauer
Janice Siudzinski
Leuren Arenberg
Peggy Bryant
Diane H. Davidson
In Memory of Lee Siudzinski
Tena Arnesen
Christy Burford
John T. Davis
Susan R. Smith
Cynda Arsenault
In Honor of Harvey Butchart
Lynn and Patrick de Freitas
Kathrynn L. Snider
Frank J. Cadwell
Alvin DeMaria
Mark Sutcliffe
Artesia Truck Driving School James W. Austin
Campbell Group, Inc.
Mark Detterman
Malcolm Swift
Jim F. Avant
Pat Capone
Inez Dinwoodie
Ginny Sylvester
Christina Back
Mark Carpenter
Walter Distefano
Alclare L. Trapp
Raj Bakshi
Barbara and Roger Carter
Britta Dosland
Elizabeth Trask
Robert Banasik
Edward R. Carter
David D. Douglas
Susan and Richard Turner
Darlene and David Barnes
Thomas A. Casey
Dean DuBois
Tina and Peter Watterberg
Judith Barr
Kathryn Catherwood
Edward Duplaga
Lyn and Jim Withey
Paul Chandler
Susanne Durling
James Chapman
Elisabeth A A. Dutton
Jean M. Chapman
Kathleen P. Eden
In Honor of Dana Belcher
In Memory of John L. Chapman
Fred Edson and Margie Puerta Edson
Patricia Bender
Dennis Churchman
Laura Ehlinger
In Memory of Ross S Bender
Shannon Clancy
Ron Ehmsen
Paul Berensmeier
Fritz Clark
David Eisner
Terry Berrett
Gerald H. Clark
Lois Elfvin-Riggs
Susan Best
Philip Clayton
Steven G. Elliott
Rodney R. Betsch
James H. Click
Krisanne Elsner
Lynn E. Bevill
Robert Cockrell
Erika Enloe
Norma Bichler
In Memory of Christopher M. Coder
Robert S. Eppers
Constantine Phiripes
Richard Bednarski Stan J. Beiner Ann Marie Beisser
Barbara L. Bigelow
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Debra Etheridge
Whit Fackler
Thomas Grunow
In Memory of Nicholas Fairchild
Ann Guarino
In Memory of Laura Fallon William Faulkner Kathleen E. Fauth Peter Fennell Richard Fernandes Amanda Fessler Erik Fiebert Ann and Vince Figueredo Kristen Finch Joe Finn Jane D. Fliesbach Roger Fones Patricia Foschi Lee Franklin Laura and Alan Freiden Keith E. Frost Elizabeth H. Gemmill Margaret S. Gershtenson Leslie R. Gertie Give Lively Foundation Inc. Martia Glass Taylor Gloeckler Bruce J. Gold Dawn and Donald Goldman David P. Gonzales Nellie Graham Barbara Granacher Grand Canyon Historical Society Grand Canyon Whitewater, LLC
Paminder Gujral Gary P. Haberlan James R. Hadlock Stuart Hall William D. Hamann Patricia Hambrick Ellen P. Hand Darroy Hanson Katherine Hanson Bill Harris Helen and Jerry Hassemer Richard Hauschild Donna Hawxhurst Janet A. Head-French Candice Heck James F. Heleniak Janice Heller Jill Herman Marilyn Hicks Nancy Higbee Hiker Medals Gary Hinton Emily Hirsch Stephen Hirst Tim Hiteshew Randie Holloway Stan Honda Douglas Hortin Johanna Hower Gary Hucka Diane Huey
In Honor of J. William Grant
Stuart Husband
William Grant
Lori Hutfles
Laura Grantham
Harriet M. Ivey
Richard E. Greenwald
Patricia Ivey and Donald Schroeder
Dale Griffith Dale Grossman Carol and Kurt Grow
Jere D. Iwata Rosalyn Jirge
The John A Rodger Jr Foundation Inc
Katherine Malm Richard Manch
Dennis A. Johnson
Connie L. Manske
John Johnson
Virginia Manzer
Judie and Erik Kanten
Alison Maricic
Patricia E. Karlberg
Katherine I. Markert
John Karon
Janice Marques
Susan and Laurence Karper Robert J. Katz
Gale Martin Omar E. Martinez
Brian and Caterina Kavanagh Randolph Kay
Mary Marx Carol Mattern
Katelyn Keberle
Sharon Mattern
Elodie Keene
Andy McCain
Adam Keller
Denise E. McClain
Phyllis Kent
George McDowell
Harold Kiel
Paul McGrew
Carol Klein
Timothy McHenry
Charles Klein
Bruce McKaba
Cynthia S. Klein
Steve M. McKamey
Katy Kortsch
Charles McMunn
Sarah Krakoff
Mark McNamara
Mary T. Krzysik
Norman Meier
Tina Kuehne
Victoria Mello
In Memory of Charlotte and Manny L
Deirdre G. Mercurio Ronald W. Meyer
Bob Lacey
James Miller
Judith Lacy
Paula and James Miller
Barbara Landesman
Alesia Mondello
Anthony Lang
David Monet
Moshe Lang
In Honor of Diana Moran
Alan Langerak Karen Larson and Gary Bicker David A. Latham
Neil Moran Jack Morton Donna and Roger Muhlenkamp
Adam Levine
Christine Duff Muldoon
In Memory of Becky Loder
Melissa Murphy and Todd Zondlo
Larry Loder John Lowe
Tom M. Myers
Patricia Lund
Sateesh Nabar
Vicki Lutrick
James Nafziger
William P. Lynch
Sherry Nastan
Vicki and Dave MacKay
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In Honor of Erik and Kate Ness Karen Nichols Ronald Nichols Ted Niemann Fred Nolan Bruce Nordstrom Maggie Northrup Dawn Nowlin Thomas O’Brien Ben Orkin Pittman A. Orr Richard Outwater Andrew Overhiser Linda and Thomas Pallas
Brooke Reilly
Rod Sours
Michael Reisinger
Elizabeth and Jerry Starkey
Ron Reta
Todd Stegman
Mindy Riesenberg
Michael Stent
Cynthia Rigatti
Tammy and Curtis Stewart
John Ritter
Sticker Pack Inc
Robin Roelofs
Jacqueline Stone
Mark W. Roosa
Martha Stoneberger
Murray Rosenblatt
Catherine Strand
Lori Rosenthal
Jacob Strauss
John M. Rowland
Cynthia and Bradley Strecker
Jane Ruesch
Suzanne Stroeer
Carol Saunders
Jonathan Strom
Eileen Scamardo
Summa Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Scott Scheffler
B. Stephens Parker
Carol and Randy Schilling
Priscilla Patterson
Lee and Paul Schmidt
Richard Pearsall
In Honor of Mandela Vaneeden Gilbert Vraney Kimberly Wagner Chris Waldheim Marlene Walsh Kevin K. Washburn Susan Watkins Virginia Webb Judith Webber Frank J. Weber Jr. Paula L. Wehmiller Robert M. Welborn Nora Welsh Lindsey Western
Spencer Sun
David B. Westra
T. Howard Suzuki
Janis and George Wheat
Elizabeth B. Swallow
Richard A. Williamson
Jeff Sweitzer
Walter N. Willis
John Peeling
Christine and Michael Schroeder
Bill Pekarske
Alban Schuele
Sally and David Swenson
Willow Canyon Outdoor
In Honor of Tyler Pekarske
Gerald Schwarzenbach
Wes Swenson
Penelope Wills
Laura Penny and Steve Gottlieb
Andrew Schwarzer
Shadya Takla
Donna and Daniel Winarski
Michael Seeds
Ellyn J. Tanner
Joan D. Winstein
Martha Sewell
Dr. Dean G. Taylor
Doreen Wise
Joseph M. Sharkey
Jan Taylor
Susan Wiseman
Nancy A. Sharkey
Tony Taylor
Jason Wreath
Yuma Shishido
Texas Instruments Foundation
Matt Wuebbling
Kristine M. Shook
Joe Theobald
Mary J. Wurgler
Alan Shore
Susan and Howard Thiele
Robert Wych
Linda and Thomas Simmons
Patrick Townsend
Barbara Yarbrough
Marsha and Ted Sitterley
Teri Traaen
Sang Yoo
Stephanie C. Sklar
Jeffery and Kristin Ubersax
Herbert Yuki
Barbara Slayden
Isabel Van Essen
Isabella Zagare
Dr. Barbara L. Smith and Mr. Craig Gordon
Willem and Johanna Van Kempen
Marjorie Zamorski
Kevin E. Smith
Corbin Vandemoer
Carol Zazubek and Douglas Thomas
Mark Snyder
David Vandervoet
Mary Zilveti
Larry Peterson Thomas W. Peterson Anthony Petullo Philadelphia Foundation Samantha Phillips Beers Mindy M. Posoff Tamara Potter and Joachim Weickmann Pamela Powell Gerald Powers Frank C. Prichard Sandra and William Puchlevic In Honor of Melanie Rader Wayne and Helen Ranney Dean Regas
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the donor listings. If you notice an error, please contact us at philanthropy@grandcanyon.org or (800) 858-2808.
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Financials GCC SUPPORT TO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Aid to the National Park Service Percent of Grand Total: 28%
Ongoing Park Support $2,029,000
15%
Colorado River and Climate Science $1,059,000
15%
North Rim Recovery $1,058,000
14%
Indigenous Affairs $1,010,000
9%
Visitor Center Renovation $655,000
4%
Dark Skies Program $343,000
1%
Historic Preservation and Infrastructure $119,000
Total Aid to the National Park Service:
$6,273,000
14%
Visitor and Community Services $1,001,000
100% GRAND TOTAL: $7,274,000
*A copy of the audited financial statements is available on the GCC website.
Make your impact today! Visit grand canyon.org or scan the QR code with your phone to make a donation. www.grandcanyon.org/about/financials
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Grand Canyon Conservancy inspires generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon. With deep gratitude to our donors and partners. Your generosity helps sustain Grand Canyon today and strengthens the care this extraordinary place will need for years to come.
The official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park P.O. Box 399 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 EIN #: 86-0179548 (800) 858-2808
grandcanyon.org
Hikers head down the Bright Angel Trail. Photo: GCC/L.Cisneros