2015-05-06T11:12:02-07:00 2014-10-31 Bement & Company PC 39 E Eagle Ridge Dr Ste 200 North Salt Lake UT 840542550 990 2013-11-01 830185073 GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION GRAN 3077393406 P O BOX 170 MOOSE WY 83012 JAN LYNCH Executive Director 2015-05-06 true KENNETH E BEMENT P00007895 8019361900 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z 3854160 false false X www.grandtetonpark.org X 1937 WY SEE SCHEDULE O 9 9 70 4 0 377387 426979 0 12156 12495 1689448 1797478 2078991 2236952 1345622 1384771 0 354344 427472 0 0 371896 343656 2071862 2155899 7129 81053 1928676 1822038 415727 206373 1512949 1615665 X SEE SCHEDULE O false false 1817428 1384771 SEE SCHEDULE O 1817428 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 41 0 true 70 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 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 152373 0 15513 152373 15513 1 false true false 0 426979 426979 0 12495 12495 0 0 0 0 0 0 3281946 1617208 1664738 1664738 COMMISSION 62228 62228 OTHER 70512 70512 132740 2236952 1664738 145235 1384771 1384771 0 0 0 169227 104920 64307 0 195861 26890 168971 0 30967 22296 8671 31417 13789 17628 0 0 17615 17615 0 0 0 0 8013 8013 12452 8966 3486 0 5167 5167 0 19002 13682 5320 0 4523 3256 1267 2739 2739 0 34839 22297 12542 10757 7745 3012 CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS 86145 86145 SELLING EXPENSE 50932 50932 BOARD EXPENSES 18960 18960 OTHER 17647 6600 11047 54865 49220 5645 2155899 1817428 338471 0 4375 3475 269047 265203 0 32242 9404 0 0 0 916726 898456 0 564908 339471 104533 225437 601753 420063 0 0 0 0 1928676 1822038 173939 185493 241788 20880 415727 206373 X 1271531 1276148 241418 339517 1512949 1615665 1928676 1822038 81053 21663 X false true X false false X X X X false false false BRIDGER TETON NATIONAL FOREST 471600000 FED GOVT UNIT true true true 11052 CARIBOU TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST 720564834 FED GOVT UNIT true true true 10015 NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 471600000 FED GOVT UNIT true true true 339412 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK 140001849 FED GOVT UNIT true true true 1795420 4 2155899 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 114402 3392 111010 270809 212127 58682 179697 123952 55745 225437 2627872 21663 369257 390920 2236952 2236952 2525156 369257 369257 2155899 2155899 true SEE SCHEDULE O VARIOUS JACKSONMOOSE WY 83012 1384771 0 ASSIST FEDERAL AGENCIES IN PERFORMING FUNCTIONS 0 1 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 BOOKKEEPER FOR PAYMENT. X false X X X false false false false false false false false false false JAN LYNCH Executive Direc 141863 10510 11349 4164 167886 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Part I, Line 1b: Reason for not following policy regarding payment provisions for expenses GRANT TETON ASSOCIATIO EXPENDED $295 FOR A HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2014. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 31, 2015 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REIMBURSING GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION FOR THE $295 EXPENDED ON HER BEHALF. 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 ForestBlack 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 420Class of 2016 955 CTDVC interest expense 7,114Free publications 33,320Free trail guides 6,050Greater Yellowstone science 12,650Information technology 8,821Interpretation 73,844 Interpretation, wages 84,652Moose Wilson visitor study 21,865Other 3,809 Pre publication expenses 20,850 Salary aid 810,612Snow shoe hikes 409Superintendent 24,576Technology 1,627Trail guide fund use 132Training 9,037Video series / podcasts 5,150Active trails 12,048Boyd Evison graduate fellowship 10,919Jr. Ranger program 8,979Menor's ferry 2,174Milligan scholarship 1,378Resource management 663Restoration fund 6,685 Search and rescue 29,547Tauck tours volunteer program 24,027Teewinot publication 8,800Ticket to ride 70Aid to National Elk RefugeDevelopment and booklets 7,974JHGYVC management aid 7,416Other 27,715Printing 1,259Promotional items 2,935Short term vehicle rental 5,982 Sleigh ride routine 400Sleigh ride salary 37,823Donation box 7,026Miller house expense 4,800Operations - JHGYVC 35,766Aid to Bridger-Teton National ForestOther 15Wages 4,685Snake river program 3,144Aid to Caribou-Targhee National ForestAdopt a trail 1,400Other 563Wages 4,685Grand total 1,384,771