About Grand Teton Association
Grand Teton Association inspires deeper connection, better understanding, and enduring support for our public lands. Through retail sales and membership, GTA donates 100% of store profits to support education, interpretation, research, and stewardship of Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge.
Focus Areas
education and interpretationwildlife conservation (elk GPS research)visitor services and outreachtraining and staffing for interpretive programspublication and distribution of guides and materialscultural programming
Who They Fund
not specified/unspecified
Funding Style
unrestricted/general operating supportcore operating supportorganizational sustainability
About Grand Teton Association
Grand Teton Association directs all of its grantmaking to the public-land partners tied to Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Its support is built around retail revenue, with 100% of store profits donated to education, interpretation, research, staffing, and stewardship projects across those agencies. The pattern is not episodic: the association repeatedly funds the same land-management institutions year after year, including general support for Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge. That structure makes GTA a mission-linked funder rather than a broad grantmaker. Its largest recent awards show the scale of support: $689,445 to Grand Teton National Park in 2025, $651,733 in 2023, and $410,239 in 2024. The National Elk Refuge and Bridger-Teton National Forest also receive sustained support, including annual general grants. Beyond general operating support, GTA backs interpretive staff, visitor services, research, and educational materials that help shape the public experience of these landscapes.
What Grand Teton Association Funds
Education and interpretation are central to GTA’s giving. The association supports the Grand Teton Guide, backcountry guides, and Junior Ranger materials, with one program focused on printing and distribution for regional visitors. It also funds staffing tied to visitor experience. Through the National Elk Refuge Naturalists Fund, GTA supports naturalist programming, seasonal interpretive staff, and training and equipment for the Refuge. Related support covers seasonal interpreters, interns, and associates at Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Research is another clear thread. GTA backs education and research initiatives for partner agencies, including wildlife studies and elk GPS collar projects. It also supports the Boyd Evison Graduate Fellowship, a graduate-level award connected to its mission in the Greater Yellowstone region.
How Grand Teton Association Gives
Typical grants are substantial: the 25th percentile is $85,744, the median is $105,302, and the 75th percentile is $336,634. The recent record shows repeated support to the same public-land partners across 2023, 2024, and 2025, with general support recurring for Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge, and Bridger-Teton National Forest. GTA is a grantmaking association funded through retail sales and membership, and it does not fund individuals. The available program descriptions indicate that it does not accept unsolicited applications for several of its support areas.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$8.3M
Total Revenue
$3.6M
Total Expenses
$2.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $86K and $337K, with a median of $105K.
25th Percentile
$86K
Median
$105K
75th Percentile
$337K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in WY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
NICK DELMOLINO
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