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Grand Teton Natural History Association

EIN 83-0185073 · Moose, WY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO INSPIRE "DEEPER CONNECTION, BETTER UNDERSTANDING, AND ENDURING SUPPORT FOR OUR PUBLIC LANDS."

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
32.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 89%
Employees
61
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$174,877, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES RETAIL OUTLETS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK-CRAIG THOMAS DISCOVERY AND VISITOR CENTER-COLTER BAY VISITOR CENTER-JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT-JENNY LAKE VISITOR CENTER-LSR PRESERVENATIONAL ELK REFUGEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST-PINEDALE DISTRICT OFFICE-SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE-WEST TABLEALL ITEMS THE ASSOCIATION SELLS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE RESPECTIVE FEDERAL AGENCIES AS EITHER BEING AN INTERPRETATIVE ITEM, OR AN ITEM THAT ENHANCES THE SAFTEY/VISITOR CONVENIENCE OF THE FEDERAL AGENCIES' VISITORS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. TO HELP FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE ASSOCIATION HAS COOPERATING AGREEMENTS, OPERATING AGREEMENTS, INTERPRETATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, SCOPE OF SALES STATEMENTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL AGENCIES: GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK (GTNP), U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE-NATIONAL ELK REFUGE (NER), AND THE BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST (BTNF). THESE AGREEMENTS ARE THE BASIS OF THE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES TO THE FEDERAL AGENCIES. AS THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS AND SUPPORTS THESE FEDERAL AGENCIES AND THE PUBLIC LANDS THE AGENCIES STEWARD, THE ASSOCIATION IS FULFILLING THE MISSION OF THE FEDERAL AGENCIES AS WELL AS ITS OWN MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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