Great Smoky Mountains Conservation
This association exists to exclusively serve the national park service great smoky mountains history association. Funds are provided to support research in the great smoky mountains national park.
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation at a glance
In short: Great Smoky Mountains Conservation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,978
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,978
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,978
- Total assets
- $772,726
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Great Smoky Mountains Conservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Great Smoky Mountains National Park ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Great Smoky Mountains Conservation gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $37K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlingburg, TN | Research in Park | $36,978 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $772,726 | $19,577 | $40,767 | $36,978 | 1 | $17,860 |
| 2023 | $727,470 | $17,718 | $37,135 | $31,962 | 1 | $16,325 |
| 2022 | $661,181 | $13,979 | $32,791 | $30,000 | 1 | $13,979 |
| 2021 | $831,022 | $15,308 | $18,539 | $17,672 | 1 | $14,828 |
| 2020 | $744,508 | $14,925 | $15,624 | $14,301 | 1 | $12,959 |
About Great Smoky Mountains Conservation
Based on IRS filings
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $773K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation is led by Albert F. G. Bedinger, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert F. G. Bedinger
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Bruce Foster Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edgar Faust
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald D. Dinkins
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Faust
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Roberson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph P. Congleton
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Wise
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L. Caesar Stair III
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L. Caesar Stair IV
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Pelton
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hassell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Hedstrom Pinnell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Congleton
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor H. Ashe
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Connor
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Adams
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe H. Anderson III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph D. Clark
Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul James
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Harvey
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Atkins
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Matheny
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Niel Goodson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: H. David Cate (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Line (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Dickey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Van Mannen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Samuel H. Keener III (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Great Smoky Mountains Conservation
How much does Great Smoky Mountains Conservation give each year?
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is Great Smoky Mountains Conservation?
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation reported $773K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is Great Smoky Mountains Conservation?
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $773K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Great Smoky Mountains Conservation operate?
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Great Smoky Mountains Conservation's EIN?
Great Smoky Mountains Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1386505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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