Bryce Canyon Association
The Bryce Canyon Association (BCA) mission is to assist and promote the historical, scientific and educational activities of the national park service at bryce canyon national park. The association also supports the research, interpretation and conservation programs of the national park service and U.S. forest service.
Bryce Canyon Association at a glance
In short: Bryce Canyon Association gave $578K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $289K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $577,523
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $288,762
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $288,762
- Total assets
- $17,331,472
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bryce Canyon Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Park Service ($513K). Together the top 2 received $578K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bryce Canyon Association gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $352K (2020) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $578K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service Denver, CO | Support | $512,988 |
| Usda Forest Service Salt Lake City, UT | Support | $64,535 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,331,472 | $4,353,299 | $2,034,034 | $577,523 | 2 | $72,935 |
| 2024 | $14,928,270 | $4,301,765 | $1,984,819 | $533,029 | 2 | $73,901 |
| 2023 | $12,657,603 | $4,598,484 | $2,945,830 | $1,532,553 | 2 | $41,318 |
| 2022 | $11,056,212 | $3,214,736 | $1,303,573 | $478,106 | 2 | $14,576 |
| 2021 | $9,073,584 | $3,624,732 | $1,100,084 | $385,033 | 2 | $8,086 |
| 2020 | $6,517,732 | $2,041,540 | $1,040,004 | $351,606 | 2 | $18,810 |
| 2019 | $5,480,633 | $1,946,508 | $1,057,192 | $443,587 | 2 | $19,703 |
About Bryce Canyon Association
Based on IRS filings
Bryce Canyon Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bryce, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $578K. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bryce Canyon Association is led by Gayle L. Pollock, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gayle L. Pollock
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$100K (2019) → $137K (2025)
Wallace A. Lee
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesa O. Pollock
Director of Finance
Business Man → Director of Finance, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$59K (2019) → $84K (2025)
Paula C. Henrie
Director of Creative Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$78K (2023) → $86K (2025)
Shawn A. Chynoweth
Director of Retail Operati
Director of Retail Operations → Director of Retail Operati, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$77K (2023) → $87K (2025)
Ethel Rich
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Topham
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Yardley
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Nolan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Eves
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott L. Wyatt
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Benson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Oh
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Higbee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darin G. Bird
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacee Y. McIffb
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Steve Marshall (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Les Jones (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Martin Ott (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $137K, to Gayle L Pollock (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bryce Canyon Association
How much does Bryce Canyon Association give each year?
Bryce Canyon Association gave $578K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $533K across 2 grants.
How large is Bryce Canyon Association?
Bryce Canyon Association reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Bryce Canyon Association?
Bryce Canyon Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bryce, UT. It holds $17.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bryce Canyon Association operate?
Bryce Canyon Association has awarded grants in Colorado, Utah.
What is Bryce Canyon Association's EIN?
Bryce Canyon Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0258075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
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