Improve healthcare in Jackson, Swain, Graham and Macon counties in North Carolina.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.1M
+17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$437K
+69.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+26.9% YoY
About Great Smokies Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Great Smokies Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SYLVA, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $437K. Net investment income was $553K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,063,780 | $9,418,457 | $8,781,893 |
| Revenue | $700,616 | $-92,432 | $654,835 |
| Expenses | $778,697 | $632,144 | $382,341 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $553,250 | $-220,235 | $522,335 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Graham Co Board of Education ($90,000), Jackson County Board of Education ($90,000), Swain County Board of Education ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Projects Waynesville, NC | Community Health Programs | $10,000 |
| Graham County Health Dept Robbinsville, NC | Community Health Programs | $6,200 |
| AWAKE Children's Advocacy Center Sylva, NC | Community Health Programs | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic Cashiers, NC | Community Health Programs | $15,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace Inc Sylva, NC | Community Health Programs | $7,500 |
| Child Medical Collaborative Inc Franklin, NC | Community Health Programs | $7,500 |
| Community Table Dillsboro, NC | Community Health Programs | $15,000 |
| East Carolina University - School of Dental Medicine Waynesville, NC | Community Health Programs | $15,643 |
| Uncomplicated Kitchen Sylva, NC | Community Health Programs | $19,500 |
| Vecinos Inc Cullowhee, NC | Community Health Programs | $22,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Baker | President | 1 | — |
| Scott Connor | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Gerald McKinney | Director | 1 | — |
| Larry Selby MD | Director | 1 | — |
| Jacob Buchanan | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ron Laroque | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Richards | Director | 1 | — |
| Thom Brooks | Director | 1 | — |
| Ericka Zimmerman | Director | 1 | — |
| Shelley Carraway | Executive Director | 40 | $70,901 |
| Doug Keskula | Director | 1 | — |
| Carmen Nations | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian McMahan | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Smokies Health Foundation?
Great Smokies Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SYLVA, NC. It holds $11.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Great Smokies Health Foundation?
As of 2024, Great Smokies Health Foundation holds $11.1M in total assets with $701K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $437K in 2024.
Where does Great Smokies Health Foundation operate?
Great Smokies Health Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Great Smokies Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Great Smokies Health Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $437K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Great Smokies Health Foundation's EIN?
Great Smokies Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1967734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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