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 Supervisor's Office Teton Village West TableThe 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 1,564 Free publications 25,160Free publications - disposal 3,474Free trail guides 5,295Greater Yellowstone science 18,495Information technology 5,265Interpretation 21,215 Interpretation, wages 139,664Interpretive programs and events 26,584Menors ferry sales proceeds use 1,042Nichols house construction 5,993Other 3,992 Pre publication expenses 387 Snow shoe hikes 2,790Superintendent 16,146Technology 8,794Trail guide fund use 55 Active trails 4,806Boyd Evison graduate fellowship 7,924Donation box 1,238Jr. Ranger program 66Milligan scholarship 1,421Operations - LSR Preserve 556,885LSR Hutson 576Search and rescue 32,579Teewinot publication 7,850Ticket to ride (24)Wildlife protection 517Zero landfill effert 71Aid to National Elk RefugeInterpretation 150Other 95,998Sleigh ride routine 263 Sleigh ride salary 38,090Chronic wasting disease 12,726 Donation box 3,564Fred Kayne memorial fund 650 Miller house expense 2,653Vegetation project 315Aid to Bridger-Teton National ForestOther 2,764Wages 4,978Confluence Information Center (CIC) 17,544Capitol Christmas tree 14,408Grizzly bear/food storage 289Intl Tram conference 9,100Snake river program 47,857Trails program 17,596Grand total 1,168,769”