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EIN 56-1967734

Great Smokies Health Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Sylva
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
E70: Public Health Programs
Description
The Great Smokies Health Foundation enhances healthcare in Jackson, Swain, Graham and Macon counties in North Carolina through grants and supportive services. The foundation supports programs, projects and initiatives focused on health, wellness, and prevention. Funding is provided to expand and enhance healthcare in targeted areas.
Also known as...
Westcare Inc
Total revenues
$-92,432
2023
Total expenses
$632,144
2023
Total assets
$9,418,457
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Great Smokies Health Foundation

Great Smokies Health Foundation (GSHF) has expanded and enhanced healthcare in targeted areas by the provision of grants and supportive services. GSHF suppports programs, projects and initiatives focused on health, wellness, and prevention. Funding is provided to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental agencies. We are currently working with our community healthcare providers and agencies to identify areas for future funding. GSHF operates the Jackson County Thrift Shop. The Thrift shop offers a great variety and excellent prices in gently used items.

Grants made by Great Smokies Health Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Center for Domestic PeaceCommunity Health Programs$30,785
Five Point CenterCommunity Health Programs$15,000
Blue Ridge Mountains Health ProjectCommunity Health Programs$15,000
...and 6 more grants made

Personnel at Great Smokies Health Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Brian HuskeyExecutive Director$27,731
Michele Garashi-EllickPast Executive Director$78,244

Financials for Great Smokies Health Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$206,177
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-426,412
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$127,803
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$-92,432

Form 990s for Great Smokies Health Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-07-01990View PDF
2022-092023-05-30990View PDF
2021-092022-02-14990View PDF
2020-092021-04-12990View PDF
2019-092020-10-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
March 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Paul and Elizabeth Younts Char Tuw
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic health orgsHealth organizationsCharities
Issues
Health
Characteristics
State / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 176
Sylva, NC 28779
Metro area
Asheville, NC
County
Jackson County, NC
Website URL
greatsmokieshealthfoundation.com 
Phone
(828) 507-2270
IRS details
EIN
56-1967734
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E70: Public Health Programs
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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