Since 1993, Friends of the Smokies has raised more than $53 million to fund historic preservation, wildlife management, environmental education and more in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and public awareness, and providing volunteers for needed projects.
Meet our generous and dedicated Board of Directors and our hard-working 9-member staff.
Friends of the Smokies proudly funds projects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park across five program areas. See our full list of 2016 Park Support.
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an independent non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status registered with the Internal Revenue Service (Tax ID number 62-1564782). All gifts are tax-deductible to extent allowable by law.
Below are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about our organization and how we help support Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you don’t find your question answered below, please contact us. Friends of the Smokies FAQs What is…