ZION NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION

EIN: 870256961 501(c)(3) Environment

SPRINGDALE, UT

Total Revenue
$10,532,368
Total Expenses
$7,397,659
Total Assets
$17,889,446
Net Assets
$17,312,001
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
NATALIE CAPPUCCIO-BRITT
Phone
4357723264
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ZION NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1948, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.1M, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

THE ZION FOREVER PROJECT ENHANCES THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT ZION NATIONAL PARK, CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT, PIPE SPRING NATIONAL MONUMENT, AND DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. OUR KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUNDING AND MANAGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PRESERVING NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES, AND BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE ZION EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE, NOW AND FOREVER. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE OUR BACKING PREOF ZION'S ALL-ELECTRIC SHUTTLE FLEET, THE CONSERVATION OF HUNDREDS OF ACRES ADJACENT TO THE PARK, THE OPENING OF CEDAR BREAKS NEW VISITOR CENTER, AND A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST THAT INCLUDES A NEW RETAIL OPERATION SUPPORTING USFS PROJECTS ACROSS MORE THAN 2 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,635,153

IMPROVING TODAY EQUIPPING PARKS WITH RESOURCES THAT IMMEDIATELY INFLUENCE AND ELEVATE DAILY OPERATIONS AND VISITOR EXPERIENCES. KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDED ONGOING INVESTMENT IN ZION'S EASTERN GATEWAY...

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IMPROVING TODAY EQUIPPING PARKS WITH RESOURCES THAT IMMEDIATELY INFLUENCE AND ELEVATE DAILY OPERATIONS AND VISITOR EXPERIENCES. KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDED ONGOING INVESTMENT IN ZION'S EASTERN GATEWAY AND WORKING TOWARD THE OPENING OF THE ZION NATIONAL PARK DISCOVERY CENTER IN 2026. THIS NEW VISITOR HUB WILL CONNECT GUESTS WITH THE LANDSCAPE AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFER UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL UTILITIES AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION TO THE REMOTE GATEWAY. OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS INVOLVED CONTINUED FUNDING FOR VITAL IN-PARK STAKEHOLDER GATHERINGS AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENTS NEW VISITOR CENTER, WHICH OPENED IN AUGUST 2024. ZION FOREVER LEADS A REGIONAL RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLAN, CULMINATING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS SEVERAL AGENCIES AND PUBLIC LANDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR ANNUAL FIELD GUIDE AT ZIONPARK.ORG.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,371,028

INFORMING TOMORROW - A FOCUS ON PARK AND EDUCATION RESOURCES AIMED AT ELEVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PARK LEADERS AND STEWARDS WHILE INSPIRING A HOPEFUL FUTURE. EXAMPLES OF THIS SEASON'S WORK...

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INFORMING TOMORROW - A FOCUS ON PARK AND EDUCATION RESOURCES AIMED AT ELEVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PARK LEADERS AND STEWARDS WHILE INSPIRING A HOPEFUL FUTURE. EXAMPLES OF THIS SEASON'S WORK INCLUDE FUNDING FOR THE JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMS AT ZION, CEDAR BREAKS, AND PIPE SPRING, REACHING MORE THAN 40,000 JUNIOR RANGERS; FUNDING FOR THE PARKS DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM THAT BROADCASTS TO STUDENTS IN THE U.S.; AND SUPPORT FOR TEACHER WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATORS WITH ESSENTIAL ONGOING TRAINING. CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR OUR FLAGSHIP CONCRETE-TO-CANYON PROGRAM INVITES TITLE I STUDENTS FROM LAS VEGAS TO EXPERIENCE THE PARK FOR THEIR FIRST TIME. ZION FOREVER ALSO FUNDS REGIONAL INITIATIVES TO BRING STUDENTS INTO THE PARK AND RANGERS INTO CLASSROOMS. TO LEARN MORE, READ OUR ANNUAL FIELD GUIDE AT ZIONPARK.ORG.

Program 3

PROTECTING FOREVER - PROJECTS THAT CONSERVE THE PARK'S MOST VITAL CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES. INITIATIVES INCLUDE A FOCUS ON SECURING NUMEROUS CRITICAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON LAND ADJACENT TO...

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PROTECTING FOREVER - PROJECTS THAT CONSERVE THE PARK'S MOST VITAL CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES. INITIATIVES INCLUDE A FOCUS ON SECURING NUMEROUS CRITICAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON LAND ADJACENT TO ZION NATIONAL PARK, FUNDING FOR TRIBAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, SUPPORT FOR DARK SKY RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING, AND INVESTMENTS IN THE PARK'S ANIMALS AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES, INCLUDING FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH RELATED TO BATS, RINGTAIL CATS, AND NEW TECHNIQUES FOR DIGITAL FOSSIL RECORDING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOLDS, MAINTAINS, AND MONITORS SEVERAL PARCELS OF LAND THAT THE PARK HAS IDENTIFIED AS CRUCIAL FOR BOUNDARY, WATERSHED, AND WILDLIFE CORRIDOR PROTECTION. TO LEARN MORE, READ OUR ANNUAL FIELD GUIDE AT ZIONPARK.ORG.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,427,936
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $535,144
Other Revenue $6,569,288
TOTAL REVENUE $10,532,368

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,177,559
Salaries & Benefits $2,810,425
Fundraising Expenses $737,739
Program Expenses $5,006,181
Other Expenses $1,409,675
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,397,659

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,532,368 $8,230,129 +0.3%
Expenses $7,397,659 $6,386,131 +0.2%
Net Income $3,134,709 $1,843,998 +0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
83
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$745,235
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NATALIE CAPPUCCIO-BRITT PRESIDENT AN 40.00
Officer
$228,870 $10,950 $239,820
CHRISTOPHER HORTON COO 40.00
Officer
$223,861 $6,078 $229,939
JILL BURT EXECUTIVE VP 40.00
Officer
$152,079 $10,790 $162,869
TRACY JONES EXECUTIVE VP 40.00
Officer
$107,286 $5,321 $112,607
STEVEN BROUGH BOD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CARLSON BOD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIRK CLAYSON BOD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT GUBLER BOD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAIN MANUELE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILLIE RAYFORD PAST CHAIRWO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE SAEMISCH CHAIRWOMAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE WELLS BOD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $10,532,368 $7,397,659 $17,889,446 $3,134,709
2023 $8,230,129 $6,386,131 $14,558,214 $1,843,998
2022 $8,902,536 $6,701,022 $13,146,526 $2,201,514
2021 $8,652,786 $7,997,977 $10,760,153 $654,809
2020 $7,473,443 $3,824,726 $9,757,496 $3,648,717
2019 $5,456,662 $4,953,627 $6,086,871 $503,035
2018 $4,518,969 $3,647,144 $5,418,700 $871,825
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