Friends Of Cedar Mesa
Friends Of Cedar Mesa
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About this organization
Mission
Friends of Cedar Mesa’s mission is to protect and build respect for the cultural and natural resources of the greater Bears Ears region. In partnership with Tribes, land management agencies, conservation groups and dedicated volunteers, we pair on the ground field projects, cultural resource stewardship, visitor education, research and advocacy to advance conservation-focused policies and practices to preserve this world class cultural landscape.
About
FRIENDS OF CEDAR MESA HAS CREATED LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF THE GREATER BEARS EARS AREA THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCATING FOR NATIONAL DESIGNATIONS, SUPPORTING SMART LOCAL POLICY-MAKING, AND ORGANIZING RESEARCH AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE WORK AND ACTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, U.S. FOREST SERVICE, AND THE GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA-ALL TASKED WITH MANAGING RESOURCES IN THE GREATER BEARS EARS AREA. IN 2019, FRIENDS OF CEDAR MESA CONNECTED WITH OVER 5,900 VISITORS AROUND THE GLOBE THROUGH THE BEARS EARS EDUCATION CENTER, A GRASSROOTS VISITOR CENTER THAT ENCOURAGES RESPECTFUL VISITATION OF THE GREATER BEARS EARS REGION. THE CENTER HOSTED 13 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, LOGGED 1,600 EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEER HOURS, AND BECAME A HUB FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL GATHERINGS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FIELDED MORE THAN 100 "VISIT WITH RESPECT" AMBASSADORS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AT HIGHLY VISITED CULTURAL SITES. VOLUNTEERS LOGGED 5,288 TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS. 2,163 HOURS WERE SPENT IN THE FIELD, WHERE VOLUNTEERS DOCUMENTED 121 CULTURAL SITES AND STABILIZED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, MONITORED CULTURAL SITES FOR DAMAGE, BUILT PROTECTIVE FENCING, AND CLEANED UP TRASH AND GRAFFITI. FRIENDS OF CEDAR MESA ALSO FILED A LAWSUIT TO FIGHT OIL AND GAS LEASING AND ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN ADDITIONAL PUBLIC LANDS ADVOCACY, INCLUDING SUBMITTING 450+ PAGES OF POLICY COMMENTS. FINALLY, FRIENDS OF CEDAR MESA SUPPORTED TRIBES AND PUEBLOS WITH ANCESTRAL TIES TO SOUTHEASTERN UTAH. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED FOSTERING TRIBAL AND PUEBLO CONNECTIONS TO THE BEARS EARS LANDSCAPE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S "INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS" INITAITIVE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED A HISTORIC GATHERING OF THE ALL PUEBLO COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS IN BLUFF, MARKING THE FIRST TIME THE COUNCIL FORMALLY CONVENED ON ITS ANCESTRAL LANDS IN PRESENT-DAY UTAH.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To ensure that the public lands in san juan county, with all their cultural and natural values, are respected and protected.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Friends of cedar mesa works to protect and build respect for the cultural and natural landscapes of the greater bears ears region.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as UT.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is PO BOX 338, BLUFF, UT, 84512.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 12 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $83,798.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $372,768 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $98,888 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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