ASSIST THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IN ITS MISSION TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK BY SECURING FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee.
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President an Above 90th percentile | $175k | — | — | — | $175k $186k |
CFO Median to 75th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $102k $108k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 33%
from 2023
From $131k in 2023 to $175k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 33% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK received $175,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK reported $5.9M in total revenue and $4.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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