Grand Teton National Park Foundation is located in Moose, WY. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Grand Teton National Park Foundation employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grand Teton National Park Foundation 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 09/2023, Grand Teton National Park Foundation generated $10.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 8 years. 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:
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GRANTS TO GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOR THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF PARK RESOURCES. THIS CONTRIBUTES TO THE EXPERIENCE OF THE 4.3 MILLION ANNUAL VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION: CLIMATE CHANGE, INVASIVE SPECIES, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS, AND CHANGING VISITATION ALL THREATEN TO DISRUPT THE SENSITIVE ECOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHARACTERIZE GRAND TETON TODAY. PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES INITIATIVE MAKE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES TOWARD ENSURING THE LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK AND THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM. IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED EFFORTS FOCUSED ON GRAY WOLF ECOLOGY, UNGULATE MONITORING, CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS, SAGEBRUSH/GRASSLAND HABITAT RESTORATION, BEAR-RESISTANT FOOD STORAGE LOCKERS, AND MORE.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENTA PRIORITY FOR GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK IS TO ENGAGE FUTURE PARK STEWARDS BY PROVIDING AN INTRODUCTION TO THE OUTDOORS, CONSERVATION, AND CAREERS THROUGH IN-DEPTH PROGRAMS. FIVE IMPACTFUL EFFORTS FUNDED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S YOUTH INITIATIVE INTRODUCE GRAND TETON TO A YOUNGER, MORE DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT KEEP PARTICIPANTS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE OUTDOORS AS THEY BEGIN TO MAKE CAREER DECISIONS:YOUTH CONSERVATION PROGRAM EMPLOYS 16 TO 19 YEAR-OLDS ON GRAND TETONS TRAIL CREW, ACCOMPLISHING MUCH-NEEDED WORK WHILE PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT PARK RESOURCES AND DEVELOP CONSERVATION ETHICS. TRIBAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROVIDES HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH TO CONNECT WITH NATURE AND CULTURAL HISTORY THROUGH WEEK AND MONTH-LONG PROGRAMS IN GRAND TETON.PURA VIDA INTRODUCES LOCAL LATINX YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS TO RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THEIR BACKYARD NATIONAL PARK THROUGH SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER SESSIONS. NPS ACADEMY ENGAGES DIVERSE COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN SUMMER INTERNSHIPS WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM TO GAIN JOB SKILLS AND EXPOSURE TO CAREERS. MOUNTAINS TO MAIN STREET URBAN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OFFERS ONGOING CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO LAUNCH PARK-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING IN THEIR HOME CITIES.
MORMON ROW PRESERVATION: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAND TETON, THE FOUNDATION HAS UNDERTAKEN A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO RENEW THE MORMON ROW HISTORIC DISTRICTTHE PARKS MOST POPULAR CULTURAL DESTINATIONWITH THE GOALS OF PRESERVING REMAINING STRUCTURES AND PROVIDING VISITORS WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH PARK HISTORY. THIS EFFORT IS, FOR THE FIRST TIME, HOLISTICALLY ADDRESSING PRESERVATION NEEDS IN THE DISTRICT AND IMPROVING THE WAYS VISITORS LEARN ABOUT AND EXPERIENCE THE REMARKABLE LEGACY OF THESE BUILDINGSBRINGING THE HISTORY OF THIS PLACE TO LIFE. WORK CONTINUED IN 2023 AND FOCUSED ON THE ROY CHAMBERS HOMESTEAD, WHICH WILL BE ADAPTIVELY REUSED FOR EMPLOYEE HOUSING. THE MAIN HOUSE AND BUNKHOUSE WERE MOVED OFF OF THEIR ORIGINAL (AND FAILING) FOUNDATIONS, NEW FOUNDATIONS WERE BUILT, AND THE STRUCTURES WERE MOVED BACK ONTO THE NEW FOUNDATIONS TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN STANDING FOR YEARS TO COME. IN 2024, THE PARK WILL CONTINUE WORK AT THIS SITE AND FOCUS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leslie Mattson President | Officer | 40 | $327,355 |
Mary Patno Accounting | 40 | $130,450 | |
Molly Ruffle Senior Dev Officer | 40 | $146,570 | |
Elise Delmolino Vice President | 40 | $122,820 | |
Madeline Johnson Communications Dir | 40 | $118,480 | |
Wayne Turner Vice President | 40 | $100,470 |
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 | $10,221,916 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $808,557 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,221,916 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $387,674 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,023 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,610,613 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,894,686 |
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. | $348,195 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,637 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,458,766 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,730 |
Other employee benefits | $258,220 |
Payroll taxes | $123,511 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $960 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,317 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $33,308 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,903 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,105 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $47,451 |
Information technology | $60,538 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $211,031 |
Travel | $5,212 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,090 |
Insurance | $18,262 |
All other expenses | $90,489 |
Total functional expenses | $5,987,226 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $802,021 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,632,416 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,446,402 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $40,807 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,200 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,021,559 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,608,618 |
Total assets | $23,615,023 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $389,920 |
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 | $1,006,341 |
Total liabilities | $1,396,261 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,171,005 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,047,757 |
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 | $23,615,023 |