GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (EIN 621386505) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOE H ANDERSON III

Phone

8655244113

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 1989, is a micro nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $20K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $41K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 108% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION EXISTS EXCLUSIVELY TO SERVE THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS HISTORY ASSOCIATION. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,630

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $17,860

Other Revenue $87

TOTAL REVENUE $19,577

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $36,978

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $36,978

Other Expenses $3,789

TOTAL EXPENSES $40,767

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$19,577	$17,718	+0.1%
Expenses	$40,767	$37,135	+0.1%
Net Income	$-21,190	$-19,417	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAUL JAMES	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NIEL GOODSON	ASSISTANT TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER CONGLETON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL HASSELL	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
L CAESAR STAIR III	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES ROBERSON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL R PELTON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA HEDSTROM PINNELL	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN CONNOR	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN WISE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
E BRUCE FOSTER JR	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUGH FAUST	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDGAR FAUST	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALD D DINKINS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH P CONGLETON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH D CLARK	OFFICER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
OLIVER ADAMS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTOR H ASHE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
L CAESAR STAIR IV	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY KAY SULLIVAN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALBERT F G BEDINGER	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM MATHENY	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE H ANDERSON III	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RALPH HARVEY	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN ATKINS	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$19,577	$40,767	$772,726	$-21,190
2023	$17,718	$37,135	$727,470	$-19,417
2022	$13,979	$32,791	$661,181	$-18,812
2021	$15,308	$18,539	$831,022	$-3,231
2020	$14,925	$15,624	$744,508	$-699

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION