2012-04-30T09:24:32-07:00 2011-10-31 Bement & Company PC 448 East 400 South Ste 204 Salt Lake City UT 841113015 990 2010-11-01 830185073 GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION GRAN 3077393406 P O BOX 170 MOOSE WY 83012 JAN LYNCH 2012-04-30 KENNETH E BEMENT 8015961300 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z 3685725 false false X www.grandtetonpark.org X 1937 WY SEE SCHEDULE O 9 9 76 0 338879 531091 0 7438 9997 1692700 1572140 2039017 2113228 1193954 2397111 0 373063 380916 0 0 264500 317912 1831517 3095939 207500 -982711 2623977 2058489 701682 486172 1922295 1572317 SEE SCHEDULE O false false 2823870 2397111 SEE SCHEDULE O 2823870 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 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 76 true false false false false false false false false false false false 0 false 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 false true true true false true true true false false X Jan Lynch Executive Director 3077393406 PO Box 170 Moose WY 83012 SUSAN CHAMBERS 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE CEDARHOLM 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROGER SMITH 1.00 X 0 0 0 MORRIS MELLION 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICKEY BABCOCK 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK ARONOWITZ 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHYRN TURNER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAN LYNCH 40.00 X 134181 0 0 CLAY JAMES 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE CRAIGHEAD 1.00 X 0 0 0 134181 1 false false false 0 80637 450454 531091 0 9997 9997 0 0 0 0 0 0 3097023 1572497 1524526 1524526 ROYALTIES 2214 2214 OTHER 38 38 COMMISSION 45362 45362 47614 2113228 1572140 9997 2397111 2397111 0 0 0 134181 83192 50989 0 150813 27355 123458 0 0 95922 76770 19152 0 0 16777 16777 0 0 0 2695 1945 750 4742 4742 18494 13316 5178 0 6554 6554 0 19568 14088 5480 0 3648 2627 1021 1462 1462 0 44806 28677 16129 11440 8237 3203 SUPPLIES 16748 16748 SELLING EXPENSE 30259 30259 PROGRAM MAINTENANCE 12073 12073 OTHER 21781 4624 17157 CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS 71490 71490 35375 22600 12775 3095939 2823870 272069 0 4150 4150 353878 436605 0 47400 22977 0 0 0 1125811 970308 447 670 359629 276254 596598 83375 495693 540404 0 0 0 0 2623977 2058489 233729 110987 467953 375185 701682 486172 X 1704511 1263572 217784 308745 1922295 1572317 2623977 2058489 X -982711 632733 X false true false X false false X X X X false false false GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK 140001849 FED GOVT UNIT false true true 1324167 NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 471600000 FED GOVT UNIT false true true 1492416 CARIBOU TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST 720564834 FED GOVT UNIT false true true 16026 BRIDGER TETON NATIONAL FOREST 471600000 FED GOVT UNIT false true true 263330 4 3095939 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 230091 177278 52813 129538 98976 30562 83375 2113228 3095939 -982711 632733 632733 -349978 3252091 45685 506130 587048 1138863 2113228 2113228 3602069 506130 506130 3095939 3095939 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 UNREALIZED GAIN ON BLDG DONATION TO NER $587048 Part XI, Line 8 Part XI, Line 8: Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAIN $45685 UNREALIZED GAIN ON DONATED BUILDING TO NATL ELK REFUGE $587048 true SEE SCHEDULE O VARIOUS JACKSONMOOSE WY 83012 1277111 1120000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF BUILDING 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. PART IX LINE 1 Aid to National Park ServiceColter Bay remodel 27,026 CTDVC interest expense 14,968Free publications 11,572Free trail guides 8,861Interpretation 33,876 Interpretation, wages 64,192 Other 1,603Pre publication expenses 20,840Research activities 4,229 Salary aid 614,712Search and rescue 12,533 Snow shoe hikes 2,056Superintendent 18,788Technology 772Trail guide fund use 3,040Boyd Evison graduate fellowship 9,914Greater Yellowstone learning 7,054Jr. Ranger program 6,206Menor's ferry 2,335Tauck tours volunteer program 24,528Teewinot publication 8,850WY travel & tourism kiosk 27,500Aid to National Elk RefugeBuilding donation 1,120,000Other 2,018Sleigh ride routine 3,186Sleigh ride salary 66,147Donation box 4,133Miller house employee 1,509Aid to Bridger-Teton National ForestCapitol Christmas tree expenses 203,233Capitol Christmas tree wages 42,969Wages 13,053Grizzly food storage 2,045Aid to Caribou-Targhee National ForestOther 310Wages 13,053Grand total 2,397,111 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 House BridgerTeton National ForestBig Piney District OfficeBlack Rock Ranger StationGreys River District OfficeKemmerer District OfficePinedale District OfficeTeton Village CaribouTarghee National ForestAshton District OfficeAshton Information CenterDriggs District OfficeEastern Idaho Visitor Information CenterIdaho Falls Supervisor OfficeIsland Park District OfficeMontpelier District OfficePalisades District OfficePocatello District OfficeSoda Springs District 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b 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 12c 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 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process THE 990 WAS REVIEWED BY OUR BOOKKEEPER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGAINST OUR SCHEDULE OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.