Great Smokies Health Foundation

Organization Overview

Great Smokies Health Foundation is located in Sylva, NC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (E99) the organization is classified as: Health Care N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Great Smokies Health Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Smokies Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Since 2015, Great Smokies Health Foundation has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $522,651. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN JACKSON, SWAIN, GRAHAM AND MACON COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GREAT SMOKIES HEALTH FOUNDATION (GSHF) HAS EXPANDED AND ENHANCED HEALTHCARE IN TARGETED AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. GSHF SUPPPORTS PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND PREVENTION. FUNDING IS PROVIDED TO NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY AREAS FOR FUTURE FUNDING. GSHF OPERATES THE JACKSON COUNTY THRIFT SHOP. THE THRIFT SHOP OFFERS A GREAT VARIETY AND EXCELLENT PRICES IN GENTLY USED ITEMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heather Baker
President
$0
Scott Connor
Treasurer
$0
Gerald Mckinney
Director
$0
Larry Selby MD
Director
$0
Brian Huskey
Executive Director
$72,019
Jacob Buchanan
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $206,177
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$426,412
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $127,803
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue -$92,432

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Great Smokies Health Foundation has awarded $258,320 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MOUNTAIN PROJECTS

PURPOSE: Community Health Programs

$10,000

5 POINT CENTER

PURPOSE: Community Health Programs

$15,000

AWAKE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

PURPOSE: Community Health Programs

$10,000

BLUE RIDGE FREE DENTAL CLINIC

PURPOSE: Community Health Programs

$15,000

GRAHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT

PURPOSE: Community Health Programs

$125,035

CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PEACE INC

PURPOSE: Community Health Programs

$30,785
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