Grand Canyon Conservancy

Integrity We are honest, respectful, inclusive, caring, and accountable for our actions. We operate at a high level of excellence, utilizing our resources to their best and fullest potential. Education We are a dynamic learning organization uniquely positioned to cultivate the "awe" of Grand Canyon. Service We embrace our role as a valued partner of the National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park and will provide the highest level of excellence in every interaction with employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and donors. Connection We foster a sense of wonder and adventure for Grand Canyon. NPS Ranger pins a Junior Ranger badge on a young child.Photo description: Young Junior Ranger receives their badge.Theresa McMullan wearing a black polo stands next to Todd Stoeberl wearing a NPS shirtPhoto description: CEO Theresa McMullan with NPS Todd Stoeberl.Female wearing all black directs three adults to stand close together near the rim of Grand CanyonPhoto description: Artist in Residence, Erin Reynolds, connects visitors to the canyon through dance.Hikers stand behind the Bright Angel TrailheadPhoto description: Field Institute participants celebrate hiking on Bright Angel Trail. Mission As the official philanthropic and collaborative partner of Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Conservancy’s mission is to inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon. Vision Support Grand Canyon National Park in its goal to provide enriching and fulfilling visitor experiences and protecting the park for future generations. We will achieve this by establishing a continuous and growing funding stream, providing enhanced educational experiences, and engaging advocates for the park. 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 and reflection that invites exploration and adventure, instilling both gratitude and humility. Grand Canyon is a cultural touchstone for those who came before and those who have yet to come.    Grand Canyon Conservancy’s vision for Grand Canyon is: A precious natural and cultural resource that is forever safeguarded. Indigenous people and connected communities who are thriving. Memorable experiences that welcome, ground, invigorate, and inspire.    What we do Grand Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, raising private funds, operating retail shops within the park, and providing premier educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region. Our donors fund projects including trails and historic building preservation, educational programs for the public, and the protection of wildlife and their natural habitat. Land Acknowledgement As an organization whose mission is to inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Conservancy acknowledges that Grand Canyon National Park exists on land Indigenous people have inhabited since time immemorial and whose histories and cultures are indelibly tied to locations that are now located within national park boundaries. GCC accepts the responsibility of stewarding these places and pledges to honor and respect these lands, their cultural history, and the 11 nations that are still here.