Grand Teton Natural History Association

“The 990 was reviewed by our accounting manager and the executive director against our schedule of functional expense and financial statements.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Our governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

“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 Afton AlpineBlack Rock Ranger StationPinedale District Office West TableThe Association ceased operations at the retail outlets at the following locations during the year:CaribouTarghee 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.”

“Aid to National Park ServiceAcademy support 762Centennial Planning 30,096Class of 2016 2,000 Free publications 24,262Free publications - disposal 94,579Free trail guides 5,668Greater Yellowstone science 11,133Information technology 8,396Interpretation 21,117 Interpretation, wages 113,352Interpretive programs and events 12,675Menors ferry sales proceeds use 20,000Nichols house construction 92,450Other 3,425 Pre publication expenses 9,450 Salary aid 779,739Snow shoe hikes 3,948Superintendent 9,250Technology 9,120Training 7,500Active trails 4,957Boyd Evison graduate fellowship 10,000Donation box 15,147Jr. Ranger program 15,718Milligan scholarship 8,500 Search and rescue 31,371Operations - LSR preserve 63,970Teewinot publication 8,900Ticket to ride 1,333Wildlife protection 200Aid to National Elk RefugeElk research collars 60,745Other 45,311 Sleigh ride salary 48,938Donation box 2,579 Miller house expense 4,450Operations - JHGYVC 93Visitor center video 7,150Aid to Bridger-Teton National ForestOther 1,702Wages 5,410Confluence Information Center (CIC) 17,166Alpine CIC After School Program 2,101Grizzly bear/food storage 3,917Snake river program 29,811Trails program 15,480Aid to Caribou-Targhee National ForestGrant 27,567Other 2,832Wages 3,531Grand total 1,697,801”