EIN 62-0576032

Smokies Life

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
139
City
Gatlinburg
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Great Smoky Mountains Association actively supports the perpetual preservation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the National Park System by promoting greater public understanding and appreciation through education, interpretation, and research. Through sales, labor, donations, and volunteer efforts, it provides the National Park Service with vital support for its mission.
Also known as...
Great Smoky Mountains Association; Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association
Total revenues
$9,846,297
2023
Total expenses
$7,881,616
2023
Total assets
$13,964,030
2023
Num. employees
139
2023

Program areas at Smokies Life

Since inception, the purpose of the Smokies Life is to support the preservation of the Great Smoky Mountains national park. Through sales, labor, donations, and volunteer efforts, Smokies Life provides the national park service with additional tools for fulfilling its mission.smokies Life is a nonprofit organization authorized by congress to support the park's educational, scientific, and historical programs. Our mission is to enhance public enjoyment and understanding of the Great Smoky Mountains national park.to accomplish this goal Smokies Life participates in a variety of annual activities that include: distribution and publication of educational books and guides, funding visitor center exhibits and artifact collections, sponsoring free historic demonstrations and festivals, funding the park's library, and helping fund the environmental education program at the institute at tremont. Publications, in-person and online sales, and membership dues sustain these operations.

Who funds Smokies Life

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
T Rowe Price CharitableMultiple$10,250
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$6,750

Personnel at Smokies Life

NameTitleCompensation
Laurel RematoreChief Executive Officer$145,827
Zak LancasterChief Financial Officer
Peyton ProffittMembership Director
Kelli GreenHuman Resources Director
Dawn RoarkRetail Director
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Smokies Life

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,132,898
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$327,045
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$7,386,354
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$9,846,297

Form 990s for Smokies Life

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122020-10-29990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,399 from AmazonSmile Foundation
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 130
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
County
Sevier County, TN
Website URL
smokieslife.org/?v=7516fd43adaa 
Phone
(865) 436-7318
Facebook page
GreatSmokyMountainsAssociation 
Twitter profile
@smoky_mountain 
IRS details
EIN
62-0576032
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C03: Environment Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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