Great Smoky Mountain Institute is located in Townsend, TN. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Great Smoky Mountain Institute employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Smoky Mountain Institute 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 07/2022, Great Smoky Mountain Institute generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GSMIT PROVIDES IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY, FOSTER STEWARDSHIP, AND NURTURE APPRECIATION OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND ADULTS THROUGH HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Catharine Mcclary Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $112,595 |
Tim Topham Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hank Dye Past Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Green Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslee Alexander Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Whitfield Baily Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $442,740 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $567,074 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,009,814 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,137,731 |
Investment income | $90,403 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $120,134 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $75,706 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,441,713 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $112,595 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,784 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $941,225 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,099 |
Other employee benefits | $87,141 |
Payroll taxes | $74,996 |
Fees for services: Management | $5,665 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,828 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,717 |
Office expenses | $15,976 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $21,806 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,751 |
Interest | $79,238 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,108 |
Insurance | $50,265 |
All other expenses | $182,911 |
Total functional expenses | $1,960,577 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,297,233 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $52,196 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,667 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,813 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,725,402 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $3,645,171 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,753,482 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $142,815 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $366,077 |
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 | $2,295,269 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,804,161 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,418,420 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,530,901 |
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 | $7,753,482 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Great Smoky Mountain Institute has recieved totaling $314,215.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Haslam Family Foundation Inc Knoxville, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $175,000 |
East Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN PURPOSE: GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Arconic Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: STEM-BASED EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING IN GREAT SMOKIES NATIONAL PARK | $30,000 |
Act Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Heinrich Family Foundation Saint Marys, OH PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AND GENERAL FUND | $20,500 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,971,285 |
Earnings | $378,992 |
Net Contributions | $96,259 |
Ending Balance | $2,446,536 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Global Environment & Technology Foundation Arlington, VA | $13,937,500 | $15,203,934 |
Gulf Of Mexico Alliance Ocean Springs, MS | $16,033,278 | $2,434,480 |
The Longleaf Alliance Inc Andalusia, AL | $2,060,680 | $6,650,783 |
North Carolina Outward Bound School Asheville, NC | $30,850,226 | $8,824,225 |
Louisville Water Foundation Louisville, KY | $1,355,242 | $4,579,865 |
Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Durham, NC | $4,025,157 | $3,687,280 |
Soar Inc Balsam, NC | $9,313,397 | $4,143,448 |
Chattahoochee Nature Center Inc Roswell, GA | $13,716,515 | $6,496,453 |
Eagles Nest Foundation Incorporated Pisgah Forest, NC | $6,201,338 | $3,726,714 |
Soil Health Academy Fort Payne, AL | $1,342,075 | $2,090,054 |
Great Smoky Mountain Institute Townsend, TN | $7,753,482 | $2,441,713 |
Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Jefferson City, MO | $7,233,035 | $3,382,865 |