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 07/2023, Great Smoky Mountain Institute employed 48 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 07/2023, Great Smoky Mountain Institute generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE, INC. 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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONEMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND ADULT STUDENTS THROUGH HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Catharine Mcclary President An | Officer | 40 | $112,595 |
Kathy Pryor Director Of | Officer | 40 | $63,801 |
Tim Topham Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Green Treasurer/se | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslee Alexander Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Whitfield Bailey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $707,768 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $707,768 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,524,233 |
Investment income | $136,034 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $176,679 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $94,743 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,645,148 |
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. | $187,012 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,924 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,116,136 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $123,873 |
Payroll taxes | $95,805 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,999 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $43,750 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,468 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,760 |
Office expenses | $10,951 |
Information technology | $23,760 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $89,518 |
Travel | $33,285 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,763 |
Interest | $70,505 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,911 |
Insurance | $39,636 |
All other expenses | $88,457 |
Total functional expenses | $2,356,935 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $906,112 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,409 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $296,178 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $26,001 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $68,284 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,928,596 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,033,805 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,365,385 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $341,778 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $417,070 |
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 | $3,054,117 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,371,290 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,939,978 |
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 | $8,365,385 |