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Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc

Grandfather mountain stewardship foundation's mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of grandfather mountain.

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship

Environment Linville, NC EIN: 264812778 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc

Home of the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitats, Nature Education, hiking and more in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Founded
Headquarters
Linville, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Grandfather mountain stewardship foundation's mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of grandfather mountain.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Linville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264812778. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264812778. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc is located in Linville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Home of the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitats, Nature Education, hiking and more in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 264812778, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
142

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jesse P•••
President And Executive Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$10.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc

What is Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc?
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Linville, United States. Home of the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitats, Nature Education, hiking and more in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
When was Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc founded?
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc was founded in 2009.
Who leads Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc?
Jesse Pope serves as President And Executive Director.
Where is Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Linville, NC, United States.
What is Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 264812778.
What is Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.grandfather.com