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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laurel Rematore Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $116,203 |
Mitch Crisp Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellis S Bacon Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Leonard Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Kerr Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Ballinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $659,346 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,203 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,203 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,329,019 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $84,866 |
Other employee benefits | $395,347 |
Payroll taxes | $221,555 |
Fees for services: Management | $192,412 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,776 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $204,612 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,013 |
Travel | $8,414 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,126 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $115,371 |
Insurance | $86,361 |
All other expenses | $266,373 |
Total functional expenses | $5,300,481 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,896,288 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $26,565 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,096,397 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $87,869 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $179,320 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,124,067 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,410,506 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $250,430 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $250,430 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,489,761 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,670,315 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,410,506 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Great Smoky Mountains Association has recieved totaling $29,745.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Natureserve Arlington, VA | $9,695,088 | $7,142,183 |
Association Of Energy Engineers Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,488,495 | $8,551,361 |
National Pest Management Association Inc Fairfax, VA | $9,524,816 | $5,920,435 |
National Waste & Recycling Association Arlington, VA | $26,349,385 | $7,371,795 |
Great Smoky Mountains Association Gatlinburg, TN | $10,410,506 | $8,681,942 |
Watereuse Association Alexandria, VA | $4,097,772 | $2,724,600 |
National Garden Clubs Incorporated St Louis, MO | $24,364,172 | $2,182,653 |
Georgia Association Of Water Professionals Inc Marietta, GA | $5,254,458 | $1,654,787 |
American Society For Horticultural Science Alexandria, VA | $2,851,810 | $1,637,965 |
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association Inc Decatur, AL | $2,032,457 | $1,891,482 |
Association Of State Drinking Water Administrators Arlington, VA | $3,976,354 | $1,464,766 |
Center For Civic Innovation Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,558,268 | $855,270 |