Grand Teton National Park Foundation

What Grand Teton National Park Foundation does

Grand Teton National Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 and headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. It operates as the official philanthropic partner of Grand Teton National Park and the National Park Service, raising charitable contributions from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and planned-giving programs to fund projects that fall outside NPS appropriations budgets. The foundation runs programmatic initiatives spanning wildlife and natural resources management, trails and access, ranger support, volunteer ambassadors, future-stewards education, and human history preservation, and it has executed major multi-year capital campaigns including the $14.5M Jenny Lake Renewal Project (completed 2019, total $20.5M with NPS) and the $6.5M Snake River Gateways Project.

The foundation's project portfolio includes named products and services delivered through the park such as the PFD Loaner Program, accessibility improvements in partnership with Dovetail Trail Consulting, winter road grooming on the 14-mile Teton Park Road, weather stations supporting Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center avalanche forecasts, and conservation work including cutthroat trout habitat restoration and sagebrush prescribed burns. Implementation is carried out through specialist consulting, construction, and design partners (Dovetail Trail Consulting, Dry Stone Conservancy, Jorgensen Associates/Otak, Yale Creek, Zaist Construction Management) and through cause-marketing partners such as Snake River Brewing, WorldCast Anglers, and Sands Whitewater.

The revenue model is donation-based: the foundation does not sell products or services, instead relying on individual and corporate gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving/estate planning, and recurring contributions. Pricing is described as "pay-as-you-go" donation tiers. Service delivery is anchored to a single geography (Grand Teton National Park, with administrative offices in Jackson and Moose, Wyoming, EIN 83-0322668) and a singular institutional counterparty (NPS), with the donor community, NPS-licensed guide services, and Jackson Hole businesses forming its broader stakeholder network. Leadership is headed by President Leslie Mattson.

Name

Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Legal name

Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Website

https://gtnpf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grand Teton National Park Foundation is a Jackson, Wyoming-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises charitable contributions to fund conservation, trail, accessibility, and visitor-experience projects in partnership with the National Park Service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation Fundraising & Park Stewardship

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE), National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH)

Keywords

• National park conservation
• Wildlife habitat restoration
• Trail maintenance services
• Conservation fundraising
• Park visitor safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: The foundation raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving programs to support Grand Teton National Park conservation projects including trail work, wildlife protection, visitor services, and land conservation.
2. Campaign Fundraising: Major multi-year fundraising campaigns for specific projects such as the $14.5M Jenny Lake Renewal Project (Inspiring Journeys Campaign) and $6.5M Snake River Gateways Project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grand Teton National Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises charitable funds to support conservation, infrastructure, wildlife, and visitor experience projects at Grand Teton National Park. It does not sell products; it channels donor dollars into NPS-partnered programs including trail work, accessibility improvements, wildlife research, cultural preservation, and visitor safety services.

Product overview

Grand Teton National Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization that partners with Grand Teton National Park to steward, protect, and enhance the park through various initiatives and projects. The Foundation offers visitor support programs (PFD Loaner Program, Accessibility Improvements, Winter Grooming), conservation projects (Jenny Lake Renewal, Wildlife & Natural Resources, Native Fish Conservation), trail and recreation infrastructure (Trails & Access Initiative, Snake River Gateways), education programs (Future Stewards, Volunteer Ambassadors), and ranger support services. The organization does not operate as a traditional product company but rather as a fundraising and partnership organization supporting National Park Service operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PFD Loaner Program Safety service providing loaner Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) at key water access points throughout Grand Teton National Park to improve water recreation safety for visitors.
• Accessibility Improvements Program Program improving accessibility at popular destinations throughout the park through trail data collection and engagement of adaptive-recreation specialists; delivers route improvements for visitors of all abilities.
• Winter Grooming Program Partnership with Grand Teton National Park providing three-times-weekly grooming of the 14-mile Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge during winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking.
• Winter Weather Stations Wind and snow sensor weather stations deployed in the Surprise Lake / Disappointment Peak region in partnership with the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center to inform daily avalanche forecasts and backcountry safety.
• Jenny Lake Renewal Project Multi-year public-private partnership to renew Grand Teton's most visited destination, with 5.2 miles of trail reconstruction, 5 bridges, 4,915 sq ft of stone wall, accessibility upgrades, and interpretive displays; total project value $20.5 million ($14.5M foundation, $6M+ NPS).
• Wildlife & Natural Resources Initiative Ongoing foundation initiative funding wildlife population management and habitat conservation in Grand Teton, including wildlife-viewing programs and seasonal Wildlife Whereabouts reports (e.g., native cutthroat trout spawning, sagebrush habitat).
• Trails & Access Initiative Foundation initiative funding maintenance and improvement of the park's 300+ mile trail system to ensure safe, accessible hiking experiences for visitors.
• Future Stewards Initiative Foundation initiative engaging and educating the next generation of park stewards and conservation advocates.
• Ranger Support Initiative Foundation initiative providing National Park Service rangers with equipment, training, and operational resources.
• Volunteer Ambassadors Initiative Program engaging volunteer ambassadors who support trail maintenance, wildlife monitoring, and visitor assistance throughout the park.
• Human History Initiative Foundation initiative preserving and interpreting human history and cultural heritage of the Grand Teton region, including historic structure rehabilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jenny Lake Renewal: 2,550 tons stone, 5.2 miles trails reconstructed, 5 bridges built, 4,915 sq ft stone wall
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Snake River BrewingsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2015Jackson, WY brewery created Jenny Lake Lager with portion of proceeds supporting Inspiring Journeys Campaign for Jenny Lake. Partnership helped achieve campaign goals and reach new audiences through cause marketing.
• Grand Teton National Park / National Park ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for all conservation, trail, wildlife, and visitor service projects. Foundation provides funding and support for NPS initiatives including Jenny Lake Renewal ($20.5M total project), Snake River Gateways, accessibility improvements, and trail maintenance throughout the park.
• Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeventh-year partnership providing avalanche forecasting and winter safety for park visitors. Foundation funds a meteorological technician position embedded within BTAC who provides park-specific snowpack observations and insights. Weather stations at Surprise Lake/Disappointment Peak support daily avalanche forecasts.
• Dovetail Trail ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFirm led by Joe Stone and Quinn Brett (both wheelchair users and athletes) engaged to improve accessibility at popular destinations throughout the park. They spent three weeks working with park trail crew on sustainable trail improvements for adaptive recreation opportunities.
• Dry Stone ConservancysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered with Foundation on Jenny Lake Renewal Project for dry-stacked stone wall construction and trail masonry work (4,915 sq ft of stone wall completed).
• Harpers Ferry Center for Interpretive MediasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered on Jenny Lake Renewal Project for interpretive media elements including bronze relief maps, new signage, and mountain viewing scopes.
• Exum Mountain GuidessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed by NPS to provide backcountry skiing courses in Grand Teton. Guides operate from Jackson, WY and are referenced in Foundation winter activity content.
• Jackson Hole Mountain GuidessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNPS-licensed guide service for backcountry skiing and climbing instruction. Referenced as provider of professional guiding services for park visitors.
• Teton Backcountry GuidessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNPS-licensed backcountry skiing guide service operating in Grand Teton National Park area.
• WorldCast AnglerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand Teton fly fishing outfitter created Cutthroat CO-OP merchandise line. Portion of proceeds supports Foundation's native cutthroat trout conservation program. Partnership raises awareness and funds for fish passage restoration and population monitoring.
• Sands Whitewater & Scenic River TripssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJackson Hole rafting company supports Foundation to help keep the park pristine. Owner Charlie Sands is long-time local who supports conservation efforts.
• Yale Creek, Inc.supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRexburg, Idaho construction company awarded contract for Pacific Creek Landing improvements as part of Snake River Gateways project.
• Jorgensen Associates with OtaksupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJackson, WY design firm with Denver support provided project design for Pacific Creek Landing improvements in Snake River Gateways project.
• Zaist Construction ManagementsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management partner for Jenny Lake Renewal Project multi-year initiative.
• NPS Western Center for Historical PreservationsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal preservation center contributed to Jenny Lake Renewal Project supporting historic structure rehabilitation (3 historic structures completed).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Great Smoky Mountains Association: Long-established nonprofit supporting Great Smoky Mountains National Park through education, publications, and fundraising for park programs — operates the same park-affiliated fundraising and publishing model.
• Yosemite Conservancy: Official nonprofit partner of Yosemite National Park, operating the same model of donor-funded restoration projects, trail and habitat improvements, and visitor experience enhancements in partnership with the National Park Service.
• Yellowstone Forever: Official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, the closest analog in size and mission to Grand Teton National Park Foundation — both raise philanthropic funds and partner with the National Park Service to support conservation, trails, wildlife, and visitor programs at major Greater Yellowstone ecosystems.
• Zion Forever Project: Official nonprofit partner of Zion National Park, raising funds for conservation, education, and infrastructure projects within the park — a near-equivalent park-foundation model at a different NPS unit.
• Glacier National Park Conservancy: Official nonprofit partner of Glacier National Park with the same fundraising-for-park-projects model supporting wildlife, trails, and visitor experience initiatives through donor campaigns.
• Rocky Mountain Conservancy: Nonprofit partner of Rocky Mountain National Park delivering conservation, education, and trail projects funded by donors — directly comparable park-affiliated foundation model.
• Acadia National Park Foundation: Philanthropic partner supporting Acadia National Park through conservation, trail, and education initiatives, sharing the official park-foundation fundraising structure.

Broad incumbents

• National Park Foundation: The official national慈善 partner of the National Park Service as a whole, operating across all 400+ national park units — comparable as a peer park-foundation entity but at a vastly larger national scale rather than park-specific.
• National Parks Conservation Association: Independent nonprofit advocacy organization focused on protecting and enhancing the National Park System; comparable in environmental mission and donor-supported model, but operates through advocacy rather than direct project delivery at a single park.

Emerging players

• National Park Trust: National nonprofit focused on completing land acquisition and conservation projects within national park boundaries, comparable in mission alignment but differing in focus on land acquisition rather than visitor infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grandtetonfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandtetonfoundation
• Xx.com/GrandTetonFdn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-teton-national-park-foundation

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Profiles1 record

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