Granite Dells Preservation Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation is a charitable nonprofit dedicated to the protection and interpretation of the ecosystems and iconic landscapes of the Granite Dells of Yavapai County, Arizona.The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the Granite Dells of Yavapai County, Arizona. The Foundation may undertake such activities as fund-raising, community education, enhancing the visitor experience in the Granite Dells.The Granite Dells Preservation Foundation is a non-political, non-partisan, non-profit Arizona corporation and shall refrain from actions on behalf of any political candidate or party, nor may its name be used for any partisan purpose.
- Income
- $40,612
- Spending
- $23,511
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $8,060 spent. 2024 Program Accomplishments:**Successfully applied to the Arizona State Board of Historical and Geographical Names to designate a previously unnamed creek Elisabeth Creek to honor Elisabeth Ruffner**Continued our work in enhancing the visitor experience in the Dells by designing and purchasing Bronze Plaques identifying Elisabeth Creek as it crosses the Peavine Trail and the Iron King trail**Held a capacity crowd community education/fundraiser event, Dinner in the Dells, at the Ramada at Watson Lake** Presented a video accompanied by in person narration on the history of local efforts to protect the Dells and their importance to our community** Created several updated versions of our logo, conducted community surveys, and developed our new logo.** Participated in Earth Day as part of our community education mission** Supported the Sundog Disconnect efforts to oppose building a highway through the Dells** Opposed the widening of Highway 89 through the Narrows to protect the Dells** Sent out our annual year-end appeal to donors for donations
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on October 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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