2026-02-12T13:08:01-08:00 2025-09-30 461592906 Jones Simkins LLC 1011 West 400 North Suite 100 Logan UT 84321 990 2024-10-01 830322668 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION GRAN 3077320629 PO Box 249 Moose WY 83012 LESLIE MATTSON President 2026-02-12 true true RICK E ARNELL CPA P01337052 4357521510 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LESLIE MATTSON PO Box 249 Moose WY 83012 85180673 false X WWW.GTNPF.ORG X 1997 WY GRANTS TO GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOR THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF PARK RESOURCES. THIS CONTRIBUTES TO THE EXPERIENCE OF THE 4.3 MILLION ANNUAL VISITORS. 25 25 31 53 0 32754292 23057463 0 1260849 1419514 33176 34015141 24510153 3087217 46216259 0 2390561 2813100 0 1142819 951169 1084212 6428947 50113571 27586194 -25603418 52034264 26316519 1498531 1420735 50535733 24895784 X Grand Teton National Park Foundation (the Foundation) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to partner with Grand Teton National Park to steward, protect, and enhance all that is special in the park. Budget limitations, combined with increasing visitation, led the National Park Service to create partnerships with organizations like the Foundation to raise private money for special park needs. The Foundation initiates improvements, critical research, and projects that improve visitors experiences, creating a solid future for Grand Teton. Since 1997, the organization has raised funds for efforts that connect youth to nature, preserve cultural resources, protect wildlife and natural resources, and enhance visitor experiences. In addition, the Foundation has completed capital projects such as construction of the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, the conservation of 1,280 acres of critical wildlife habitat that was formerly owned by the state of Wyoming, the renewal false false 38489192 37728731 State Lands/Kelly Parcel:In 2025, the Foundation supported the park in its decades-long effort to purchase the 640-acre Kelly parcel from the state of Wyoming. The Kelly parcel was the largest tract of unprotected land remaining within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park. The elevated square-mile provides sweeping views of the Teton Range and includes critical habitat for numerous species of wildlife. The parcel is also located within a key migration corridor for pronghorn, elk, and mule deer. If the Kelly parcel was not permanently conserved as part of Grand Teton National Park, this inholding could have been developed, risking the loss of vital habitat in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystemone of the last remaining, nearly intact temperate ecosystems on the planet. The permanent conservation of the Kelly parcel was a major conservation achievement for Grand Teton National Park and the Foundation in 2025. 5985292 5825196 WINTER AND SUMMER TRAILS:The Foundation funds grooming three times per week of the 14-mile stretch of road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain on the Teton Park Road. Regular grooming allows visitors to easily explore on Nordic skis, snowshoes, or foot to experience this special season in Grand Teton National Park. In the summer months, the Foundation is funding a multi-year effort to renew key destinations along the Teton Crest Traila 45-mile route through the parks high country that was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Summer 2025 marked the sixth year of project work on the Crest Trail. Improvements were completed near Marion Lake and Fox Creek Pass, making it more safe for hikers to this remote alpine area. 1155744 1079397 MORMON ROW PRESERVATION: In partnership with Grand Teton, the Foundation has undertaken a multi-year project to renew the Mormon Row Historic Districtthe parks most popular cultural destinationwith the goals of preserving remaining structures and providing visitors with meaningful opportunities to connect with park history. This effort is, for the first time, holistically addressing preservation needs in the district and improving the ways visitors learn about and experience the remarkable legacy of these buildingsbringing the history of this place to life. Work continued in 2025 and focused on the Roy Chambers Homestead, which will be adaptively reused for employee housing. New siding and interior work was completed, and the structures will be available for seasonal workforce housing next summer. In 2026, the park will begin on-the-ground visitor experience improvements including modern interpretation, renewed wayfinding, and additional parking. 639899 629522 WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION: Environmental shifts, invasive species, land use and development patterns, and changing visitation all threaten to disrupt the sensitive ecological relationships that characterize Grand Teton today. Projects supported by the Foundations wildlife and natural resources initiative make significant strides toward ensuring the long-term ecological integrity of Grand Teton National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In 2025, the Foundation funded efforts focused on gray wolf ecology, ungulate monitoring, climate change impacts, sagebrush/grassland habitat restoration, bear-resistant food storage lockers, and more. 467768 324325 YOUTH ENGAGEMENTA priority for Grand Teton National Park is to engage future park stewards by providing an introduction to the outdoors, conservation, and careers through in-depth programs. Three impactful efforts funded through the Foundations youth initiative introduce Grand Teton to a younger audience and offer educational and employment opportunities that keep participants actively involved in the outdoors as they begin to make career decisions:Youth Conservation Program employs 16 to 19-year-olds on Grand Tetons trail crew, accomplishing much-needed work while participants learn about park resources and develop conservation ethics. Tribal Youth Engagement provides hands-on opportunities for regional Native American youth to connect with nature and cultural history through week and month-long programs in Grand Teton.National Service Learning Corps offers ongoing career development and mentoring to young professionals who lead outdoor youth programming in their home cities. 301121 293318 Reimagining Taggart LakeThe Foundation and Grand Teton National Park are working together to reimagine one of the parks cherished destinationsTaggart Lake. As the parks most frequently visited year-round trailhead, Taggart welcomes more than 300,000 people annually. Its popularity speaks to the magic of the place, but it also underscores the need for thoughtful renewal. Today, aging facilities, strained trails, and crowding place pressure on both visitors and the landscape. The Reimagining Taggart Lake project is reshaping this beloved destination so it remains welcoming, accessible, and ecologically resilient for generations. The projects guiding goals are:Create a smoother, safer, and more intuitive arrival.Protect riparian and lakeshore resources.Improve accessibility so people of all abilities can experience this landscape.Build a trail system that eases congestion and encourages sustainable use year-round.Restore degraded areas and safeguard the natural beauty that draws visitors here in the first place.2025 marked a year of meaningful progress. This year, early design concepts evolved into detailed construction documents while initial on-the-ground work began with the completion of the new bridge across Taggart Creek and the burial of overhead power lines near the trailhead. Work will continue next year with continued backcountry trail improvements and the start of trailhead renewal. 288706 236591 SNAKE RIVER GATEWAYS:Grand Teton National Park Foundation, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, completed work at the third and final site to be improved as part of our multi-year campaign to address inadequate facilities and resource degradation at three popular access points on the Snake River. The Snake River Gateways campaign is enhancing visitors' experiences at Jackson Lake Dam, Pacific Creek, and Moose Landing. Project work continued at Moose Landing in April 2025. The goal at each site is to blend access, education, safety, and sustainability to create a sense of arrival that encourages visitors to engage with the river as a spectacular and essential natural resource. Priorities support significant improvements adapted to the needs of visitors, river conditions, and surrounding terrain that include: functional improvements to support visitors and recreationists of all abilities; restoration and resilience of shoreline habitats; and educational elements to inspire mindful discovery and stewardship. 100911 99179 Ranger Support:The high peaks, mountain canyons, and glacial lakes of Grand Teton National Park draw recreationists from around the world who are eager to explore this iconic landscape. The Jenny Lake Rangers are the parks team of search and rescue professionals who provide a wide range of assistance to visitors in need. From injured climbers on the Grand Teton to hikers with sprained ankles only a few miles from the trailhead, the Jenny Lake Rangers are always ready to respond. Grand Teton National Park Foundation has provided private philanthropic support for this team since 2018. The main focus areas to advance ranger excellence in Grand Teton are to:Provide the highest quality training on a regular and recurring basis with an emphasis on search and rescueEnhance the park's ability to procure and replace specialized equipment, including personal protective equipment, and technology as it becomes availableProvide public outreach and education through programs and communication mediums to promote safety and prevent accidentsImprove facilities that support ranger operations and provide mental health support to all of Grand Tetons first responders 1798405 1582935 47428633 true true false true false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true 34 0 false 31 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 25 25 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA CT FL GA HI IL KY MA MD NH NJ PA RI SC UT WI X X CATHERINE BRITT 3077320629 PO Box 249 Moose WY 83012 LESLIE MATTSON President 40.00 0.00 X 577119 0 115736 WAYNE TURNER VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00 0.00 175573 0 54850 MARY PATNO ACCOUNTING 40.00 0.00 163250 0 39177 Elise Delmolino VP of Operations 40.00 0.00 144379 0 28049 MOLLY RUFFLE SENIOR DEV OFFICER 40.00 0.00 164111 0 8206 Ryan Kelly VP Part. 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THESE FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED for program expenses, and specifically for BUILDING THE Youth and NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION programs, such as for direct expenses that support and enable research, conservation, education, and outreach efforts. true GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK PO Box 170 Moose WY 83012 46216259 0 TO PRESERVE THE PARK'S RESOURCES 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used THE FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK ON ALL GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES INCLUDING REGULAR MEETINGS, REPORTS, AND ONSITE VISITS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS AN EMPLOYEE DEDICATED TO THE GRANTS PROGRAM WHO IS SKILLED AND DETAILED, RESULTING IN SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH GRANTEES. X true true X X X X X false false false false false false false false false Elise Delmolino VP of Operations 134108 10271 28049 172428 LESLIE MATTSON President 317658 31856 34865 261350 47126 692855 185220 MARY PATNO ACCOUNTING 147979 15271 39177 202427 MOLLY RUFFLE SENIOR DEV OFFICER 156325 7786 8206 172317 Ryan Kelly VP Part. Projects 133500 7771 17628 158899 WAYNE TURNER VP OF DEVELOPMENT 160302 15271 54850 230423 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. As approved by the Board, the President receives taxable compensation for the reimbursement by the organization of one club membership, which the President uses to host current and potential donors. X 43 15761858 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE DRAFT 990, THE ENTIRE BOARD REVIEWS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE-APPROVED DRAFT 990 AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS ALLOWED BY THE BYLAWS APPROVES THE 990 PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ASKS ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE OF RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. ALL CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS SIGN THE FORM ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a EVERY THREE YEARS the organization ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO ENGAGE IN A REVIEW PROCESS FOR THE PRESIDENT'S compensation, which GOES TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. In off years, a less formal process is undertaken, with a memo from the outside consultant on comparable wages, and the board reviews the President's compensation. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD, SETS THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE PRESIDENT. THE COMMITTEE also REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA FOR SIMLIAR POSITIONS. ALSO TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IS THE COST OF LIVING IN JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION MAKES ITS PUBLIC RECORDS AVALIABLE. 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