EIN 39-1509336

Canyon Country Discovery Center (FCS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
49
City
Monticello
State
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The mission of Four Corners School of Outdoor Education is to create lifelong learning experiences about the Colorado Plateau bioregion for people of all ages and backgrounds through education, service, adventure, and conservation programs.
Also known as...
Four Corners School of Outdoor Educ; Four Corners School of Outdoor Education
Total revenues
$685,581
2022
Total expenses
$1,383,287
2022
Total assets
$6,111,783
2022
Num. employees
49
2022

Program areas at FCS

Stewardship totals for all three seasons are- 25 members served, 5.3 acres habitat & land improvement/restoration, 63.83 acres invasive species management, 15 acres native species planted, 2,154 trees and shrubs planted, 17.3 miles trail construction/maintenance, .852 miles fence construction
The Canyon Country Discovery Center campus provides experiential and place-based learning about the Colorado plateau. The campus engages students, teachers, and other visitors with the Colorado plateau environment, community, and resources. Visitors can learn a wide range of science concepts that use place-based ngss (next generation science standards) and stem (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities for grades k-12. Operations & guest services o working with colby, we were able to maintain a schedule of two deep disinfection sweeps per day to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. O consistently disinfected exhibit hall after each visit to the Center. O followed and maintained covid-19 safety protocols in compliance with health department standards. O with the addition of appointment only dark sky (star parties) assisted ben with hosting events, set up and tear down of telescopes and equipment. O maintained good relations with guests during difficult times dealing with covid-19 restrictions. O assumed responsibility for updating and maintaining harvest host online profile. O assumed responsibility for uploading "virtual field trip" videos to ccdc youtube platform. O assisted with the citizen science program by creating bulletin board type display to allow participants to showcase their achievements.
Adventure the organization's adventure program combines Colorado plateau adventures with the expertise of a skilled educator, putting science and education into unique, hands-on river rafting and hiking adventures. 18 trips, 313 individuals served.
Education: 20 programs, 1,312 individuals served.

Who funds Canyon Country Discovery Center (FCS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Janet Q Lawson FoundationGeneral Financial Support$70,000
National Park Foundation (NPF)Connect$51,300
National Forest FoundationSupport Us National Forests and Grasslands$40,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at FCS

NameTitleCompensation
Jeff WeinmeisterExecutive Director$83,240
Ken OlsonBoard Member$0
Ryan O'SheaBoard President$0
Jenifer WilliamsBoard Vice - Chair / Vice Chair / Board Member$0
Chris GiangrecoPast Executive Director$35,354
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for FCS

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$267,447
Program services$416,617
Investment income and dividends$507
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,010
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$685,581

Form 990s for FCS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $51,300 from National Park Foundation (NPF)
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,321 from Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1029
Monticello, UT 84535
County
San Juan County, UT
Website URL
ccdiscovery.org/ 
Phone
(800) 525-4456
Facebook page
FourCornersSchool 
IRS details
EIN
39-1509336
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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