Smokies Life
THE SMOKIES LIFE SUPPORTS THE PERPETUAL PRESERVATION OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK AND THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM BY PROMOTING GREATER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION THROUGH EDUCATION, INTERPRETATION, AND RESEARCH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.2M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$1.6M
About Smokies Life
Based on IRS filings
Smokies Life is a nonprofit organization, based in GATLINBURG, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $577K.
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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 | $14,175,023 | $13,964,030 | $11,534,645 |
| Revenue | $8,804,233 | $9,846,297 | $8,245,646 |
| Expenses | $9,327,896 | $7,881,616 | $7,056,073 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $577,389 | $327,045 | $120,956 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Smoky Mountains National Park ($1,634,054).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK GATLINBURG, TN | TO SUPPORT THE MANY EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL PARK. | $1,634,054 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE HARP | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $38,249 |
| LAUREL REMATORE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $160,116 |
| GEOFF CANTRELL | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JILL THOMPSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAN HOUSTON-HICKMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LISA DAVIS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LAURA JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY DEWEESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET MCCUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MITCH CRISP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROYCE PEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURIE MCNAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEAH LAROCCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORI HINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN RAILSBACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ED MCALISTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZAK LANCASTER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | $100,393 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Smokies Life?
As of 2024, Smokies Life holds $14.2M in total assets with $8.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Smokies Life operate?
Smokies Life has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Smokies Life award?
In 2024, Smokies Life awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $1.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Smokies Life's EIN?
Smokies Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0576032. 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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