Great Smoky Mountains Association

Organization Overview

Great Smoky Mountains Association is located in Gatlinburg, TN. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Great Smoky Mountains Association employed 109 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Smoky Mountains Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Great Smoky Mountains Association generated $8.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SINCE INCEPTION, THE PURPOSE OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ASSOCIATION ("GSMA") IS TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK. THROUGH SALES, LABOR, DONATIONS, AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, GSMA PROVIDES THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WITH ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR FULFILLING ITS MISSION.GSMA IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PARK'S EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL GSMA PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ANNUAL ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE: DISTRIBUTION AND PUBLICATION OF EDUCATIONAL BOOKS AND GUIDES, FUNDING VISITOR CENTER EXHIBITS AND ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS, SPONSORING FREE HISTORIC DEMONSTRATIONS AND FESTIVALS, FUNDING THE PARK'S LIBRARY, AND HELPING FUND THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE INSTITUTE AT TREMONT. PUBLICATIONS, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SALES, AND MEMBERSHIP DUES SUSTAIN THESE OPERATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laurel Rematore
Chief Executive Officer
$116,203
Mitch Crisp
Vice Chair
$0
Ellis S Bacon
Chair
$0
Kelly Leonard
Treasurer
$0
Katie Kerr
Secretary
$0
Jamie Ballinger
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,174,228
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,084,340
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$637,497
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,896,065
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $50,323
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,735,554
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,681,942

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Great Smoky Mountains Association has recieved totaling $29,745.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$20,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$8,050
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$945
The Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$750
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