Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Mission

Organized in 1993, Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and awareness, and providing volunteers for needed projects. Friends has 4,500+ members and 170+ volunteers who provide assistance with projects that benefit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Friends of the Smokies provides over $1 million annually for environmental education, natural resource and wildlife conservation, historic preservation, and trail improvements in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. One of Friends' most proud accomplishments is establishing the $4 million Trails Forever endowment in 2012 to help implement major, sustainable improvements on the Smokies' 848 miles of hiking trails. Friends supporters' conserve black bears, elk + brook trout, heal hemlock trees, restore historic log cabins + churches, educate park visitors, Junior Rangers + more

Vision

Protection of the resources of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of present and future generations.

Goals

1.Building lifelong stewards for Great Smoky Mountains National Park through Forever Friends. Forever Friends are Frequent in support; Faithful in Stewardship; and Far-Reaching in sharing our message.
2.Building organizational foundations and staff development.
3.Increase external reach, financial sustainability, and organizational growth.

Asheville NC | EIN: 62-1564782

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501(c)(3) organization

84 Coxe Avenue, Unit 200,
Asheville NC 28801

https://www.friendsofthesmokies.org/

800-845-5665

Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Mission

Vision

Protection of the resources of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of present and future generations.

Goals

1.Building lifelong stewards for Great Smoky Mountains National Park through Forever Friends. Forever Friends are Frequent in support; Faithful in Stewardship; and Far-Reaching in sharing our message.
2.Building organizational foundations and staff development.
3.Increase external reach, financial sustainability, and organizational growth.

Asheville NC | EIN: 62-1564782

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

84 Coxe Avenue, Unit 200,
Asheville NC 28801

https://www.friendsofthesmokies.org/

800-845-5665

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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