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Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Public charity
DBA: % MARY PATNO
Foundations · MOOSE, WY · EIN 83-0322668

About

Grand teton national park foundation (the foundation) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to partner with grand teton national park to steward, protect, and enhance ALL that is special in the park. Budget limitations, combined with increasing visitation, LED the national park service to create partnerships with organizations like the foundation to raise private money for special park needs. The foundation initiates improvements, critical research, and projects that improve visitors' experiences, creating a solid future for grand teton. Since 1997, the organization has raised funds for efforts that connect youth to nature, preserve cultural resources, protect wildlife and natural resources, and enhance visitor experiences. In addition, the foundation has completed capital projects such as construction of the craig thomas discovery and visitor center, the conservation of 640 acres of critical wildlife habitat that was formerly owned by the state of wyoming, the renewal

In care of MARY Patno

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Foundations
Employees
32
Volunteers
56

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$34.0M
Expenses
$6.4M
Assets
$52.0M
Liabilities
$1.5M

Financial history

$34.0M$17.0M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $34.0M · Avg: $14.2M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$110K
Grants Given
$848K
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Address

PO BOX 249
Moose, WY, 83012-024

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members24
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %93.8%
Permanent endowment %6.2%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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