2016-05-11T14:19:21-07:00 2015-10-31 Bement & Company PC 39 E Eagle Ridge Dr Ste 200 North Salt Lake UT 840542550 990 2014-11-01 830185073 GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION GRAN 3077393406 P O BOX 170 MOOSE WY 83012 JAN LYNCH Executive Director 2016-05-11 true KENNETH E BEMENT P00007895 8019361900 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z 4338803 false false X www.grandtetonpark.org X 1937 WY SEE SCHEDULE O 9 9 69 4 0 426979 566635 0 12495 8924 1797478 2012746 2236952 2588305 1384771 1160324 0 427472 579257 0 0 343656 369577 2155899 2109158 81053 479147 1822038 2312280 206373 227414 1615665 2084866 SEE SCHEDULE O false false 1801490 1160324 SEE SCHEDULE O 1801490 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 44 0 true 69 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false true true true false X Jan Lynch Executive Director 3077393406 PO Box 170 Moose WY 83012 MORRIS MELLION Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRANZ CAMENZIND Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNIE BAND Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHYRN TURNER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE CRAIGHEAD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUE CEDARHOLM Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK ARONOWITZ VICE CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMY BRENNAN MCCARTHY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICKEY BABCOCK Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ED KRAJSKY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAN LYNCH Executive Direc 40.00 0.00 X 146729 0 18711 ROXANNE C BIERMAN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00 0.00 X 102221 0 12394 248950 31105 2 false true false 0 566635 566635 0 8924 8924 0 0 0 0 0 0 3696894 1750498 1946396 1946396 COMMISSION 66350 66350 OTHER 66350 2588305 1946396 75274 1160324 1160324 0 0 0 283688 175886 107802 0 235328 129491 105837 15370 15370 12603 3051 9552 32268 14960 17308 0 0 18553 18553 0 0 0 0 1723 1723 10970 7898 3072 0 9789 9789 0 6872 4948 1924 0 1440 1037 403 3893 3893 0 42962 27496 15466 11930 8590 3340 CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS 102301 102301 PARK PROGRAMS 64773 64773 SELLING EXPENSE 33184 33184 SUPPLIES 26110 26110 35077 29929 5148 2109158 1801490 307668 0 3475 2725 265203 756019 0 9404 12588 0 0 0 898456 809961 0 568270 382433 225437 185837 420063 545150 0 0 0 0 1822038 2312280 185493 212007 20880 15407 206373 227414 X 1276148 1657484 339517 427382 1615665 2084866 1822038 2312280 479147 -9946 X false true X false false X X X 4 BRIDGER TETON NATIONAL FOREST 471600000 6 true 52632 0 CARIBOU TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST 720564834 6 true 7780 0 NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 471600000 6 true 118033 0 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK 140001849 6 true 981879 0 4 1160324 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false 0 0 3427181 3427181 34839 1617208 736289 1038845 164014 5313 704201 873528 0 0 873528 0 873528 30573 0 30573 1038845 883018 30573 883018 0 883018 0 1160324 0 0 0 0 1160324 0 883018 0.00000 883018 0 0 0 0 0 0 1160324 0 883018 277306 0 0 277306 0 277306 Part IV, Section A, Line 2: Description Of How Organization Determined Supported Org. SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS ARE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS Part IV, Section D, Line 2: Organizaiton Maintained A Relationship with Supported Orgs. GTA MAINTAINED A CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR AGENCY PARTNERS, BY WORKING SIDE BY SIDE ON A DAILY BASIS. WE ALSO, ALMOST DAILY, REVIEWED AND APPROVED DONATION REQUESTS IN PERSON, ON THE PHONE AND THROUGH EMAIL. ALL AGENCIES WERE INCLUDED IN OUR UPDATED EMAILS AND PARTICIPATED IN OUR QUARTERLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. THEY GAVE AGENCY REPORTS AND GTA GAVE UPDATES ON OPERATIONS, EVENTS, FINANCIAL STATUS AND PROJECTS THAT WE WORKED ON TOGETHER. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAD CONTACT WITH OUR COORDINATOR FROM OUR SUPPORTED AGENCIES SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. SOME OF THE SMALLER ORGANIZATIONS/AGENCIES WERE CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH AND THEY ALSO CONTACTED US WHENEVER THEY NEEDED TO. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 114402 11900 102502 273256 235431 37825 180612 135102 45510 185837 3013580 -9946 265062 170159 425275 2588305 2588305 2544379 265062 170159 435221 2109158 2109158 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 ESTIMATED MANAGEMENT AND OVERHEAD $170159 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S ESTIMATED MANAGEMENT AND OVERHEAD $170159 true SEE SCHEDULE O VARIOUS JACKSONMOOSE WY 83012 1160324 0 ASSIST FEDERAL AGENCIES IN PERFORMING FUNCTIONS 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used AGENCIES/PARTNERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DONATION REQUEST TO ACCESS FUNDS. THE OVERALL AMOUNT FUNDED EACH YEAR IS REQUESTED OF THE BOARD AT THE ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING. IT CAN BE ADJUSTED UP BASED ON NEED OR DOWN BASED ON LOWER INCOME THAN PROJECTED. THE GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION DOES NOT GIVE OUT GRANTS, BUT THEY DO FUND "AID". SOME "AID" IS NOT MONETARY BUT IN-KIND, AS IS THE CASE OF A PORTION OF GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION'S EMPLOYEE SALARIES WHO ALSO GIVE VISITOR INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. ALL AID MUST FIT WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION'S NON-PROFIT STATUS AND BE USED FOR INTERPRETATION, EDUCATION, OR RESEARCH. THE AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE MUST LIST WHAT THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AND SIGN THE REQUEST. IT IS THEN FORWARDED TO THE GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION WHERE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE REQUEST TO BE SURE THAT IT IS AN APPROPRIATE USE OF FUNDS. IF SO, THE DONATION REQUEST IS SIGNED AND FORWARDED TO THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER FOR PAYMENT. X X X false false false false false false false false false false JAN LYNCH Executive Direc 140003 6726 12550 6161 165440 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE 990 WAS REVIEWED BY OUR ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGAINST OUR SCHEDULE OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALL GIVEN COPIES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHEN THEY JOIN THE BOARD AND ANNUALLY. STAFF IS MADE AWARE OF THE POLICY WHEN HIRED AND AT OUR ANNUAL SEASONAL ORIENTATION. IT IS IN OUR EMPLOYEE MANUAL, ALSO. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE DETERMINATION OF THE SALARY/HOURLY WAGE AND BONUS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE OVERALL SALARIES/HOURLY WAGES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD DURING THE BUDGET MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GATHERS COMPARISONS FROM THE NPS SALARIES, OTHER NON-PROFITS, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, SALARY SURVEYS, AND LIKE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS OTHER COOPERATING ASSOCIATIONS. THOSE STUDIES INCLUDE BONUSES AS WELL AS COST OF LIVING INCREASES AND BENEFITS. THESE STUDIES ARE DONE PERIODICALLY, USUALLY EVERY 2-3 YEARS TO BE SURE THAT THE ASSOCIATION IS STILL WITHIN THE SAME FRAMEWORK AS OTHER LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GIVES A GUIDELINE FOR AN OVERALL BONUS POOL, WHICH IS THEN DISTRIBUTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON EVALUATIONS AND JOB PERFORMANCE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. PART I LINE 1 & PART III LINES 1 & 4A The purpose of the Association is to promote the dissemination of useful information about Grand Teton National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and to stimulate and encourage scientific research and investigation in the fields of geology, zoology, botany, history, and related subjects in the Park, Ecosystem, and the western portion of the United States.The Association operates retail outlets at the following locations:Grand Teton National ParkCraig Thomas Discovery and Visitor CenterColter Bay Visitor CenterJackson Hole AirportJenny Lake Visitor CenterAdditional seasonal outlets within the parkNational Elk RefugeJackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center532 North Cache, Jackson, WyomingMiller HouseBridgerTeton National Forest AlpineBlack Rock Ranger StationPinedale District Office West TableCaribouTarghee National ForestAshton Information CenterEastern Idaho Visitor Information CenterIsland Park District OfficeMontpelier District OfficePalisades District Office Teton Basin OfficeThe Association also services internet, mail, and wholesale orders.The Association publishes and sells books, pamphlets, guides, maps, and other interpretive materials designed to educate and inform the visitor to the Park, Forest, Refuge, etc. The Association also works with the Federal Agencies to conserve, develop, and interpret the area for the benefit of the public.Net proceeds from sales are used to assist in the educational mission of the Park Service, National Forest, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services personnel and other interested individuals. PART IX LINE 1 Aid to National Park ServiceAcademy support 268Centennial Planning 1,350Class of 2016 1,963 Free publications 26,450Greater Yellowstone science 12,323Information technology 7,834Interpretation 39,720 Interpretation, wages 85,678Other 6,291 Pre publication expenses 2,661 Salary aid 825,416Snow shoe hikes 230Superintendent 11,734Technology 1,712Training 1,625Active trails 11,106Boyd Evison graduate fellowship 9,999Jr. Ranger program 24,908Menor's ferry 788Milligan scholarship 1,532Moulton barn 12,481Resource management 784 Search and rescue 53,358Teewinot publication 9,200Ticket to ride 4,538Wildlife protection 2,998Aid to National Elk RefugeJHGYVC management aid 5,551Other 58,775 Sleigh ride routine 163Sleigh ride salary 44,750Donation box 690Miller house expense 4,776Operations - JHGYVC 3,328Aid to Bridger-Teton National ForestOther 3,407Wages 5,099Confluence Information Center (CIC) 9,680Alpine CIC After School Program 1,549Snake river program 32,897Aid to Caribou-Targhee National ForestOther 2,681Wages 5,099Grand total 1,335,392