Zion Natural History Association
Also known as Zion Natl Park Forever Project
Zion Natural History Association reported $14.1 million in revenue and $9.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $67.76 went to program services, $16.69 to management and general costs and $15.55 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 45.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $274,120 (PRESIDENT AN). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 158% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $9.8MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 67.8% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 16.7% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 15.6% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.24 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 45.6% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $274,120 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.80% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 26.8 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 10 of 10 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSupport during the recent federal government shutdown: zion forever project played a critical role in sustaining essential services and protecting the visitor experience at zion national park. As the parks official nonprofit partner, the organization stepped in to provide operational and financial support at a time when federal resources were constrained, helping ensure continuity of key functions including visitor services, facility support, and resource protection. Through close coordination with national park service staff, zion forever project deployed philanthropic funding and…
Addressing infrastructure and deferred maintenance needs: zion forever project continues to play a vital role in addressing deferred maintenance and critical infrastructure needs within zion national park by leveraging philanthropic investment to advance high-priority projects that preserve park resources and enhance visitor experiences. In the past year, the organization supported major infrastructure improvements, including contributions toward essential sewer system upgrades to ensure environmental compliance and long-term operational reliability, as well as the replacement of aging solar…
Advancing solutions to park housing challenges: zion forever project is actively advancing solutions to address critical staff housing challenges within zion national park, recognizing that adequate housing is essential to sustaining park operations and delivering a high-quality visitor experience. In response to ongoing workforce shortages driven by limited and unaffordable housing in the region, the organization has prioritized investment and partnership efforts to expand and improve housing availability for national park service employees and seasonal staff. Through strategic planning…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AN Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $259,834 | $0 | $14,286 | $274,120 |
| CHIEF DEV OF Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $223,829 | $0 | $22,781 | $246,610 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $215,027 | $0 | $16,704 | $231,731 |
| EXECUTIVE VP Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,669 | $0 | $16,798 | $167,467 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Zion Natural History Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $920K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b10 · 10 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 583
- Volunteers Part I, line 610
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Questions people ask
How much of Zion Natural History Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Zion Natural History Association reported that 67.8% of its $9.8 million in expenses went to program services, 16.7% to management and general and 15.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Zion Natural History Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Zion Natural History Association reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $274,120, for the role of PRESIDENT AN (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Zion Natural History Association get its money?
Of $14.1 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 45.6% came from contributions and grants (including 0.1% from government grants) and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Zion Natural History Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 87-0256961 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612249349300511 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202501369349300745 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202421649349301682 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202311599349301011 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202231399349300028 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122109349300522 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202042319349300139 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 87-0256961: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.