La Cruz Habitat Protection Project, operating under the name Forests for Monarchs, is located in Dedham, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forests for Monarchs is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Forests for Monarchs generated $559.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $571.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DEDICATED TO DONATE AND PLANT NATIVE TREES TO RESTORE THE NATURAL AND DEGRADED FOREST OF SOUTH CENTRAL MEXICO, AND TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT AMONG THE LOCAL LANDOWNERS FOR THEIR ECONOMIC BENEFIT AND FOREST CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, 1.3 MILLION NATIVE TREE SEEDLINGS WERE PURCHASED FROM FORESTS FOR MONARCHS MEXICAN NURSERY PARTNER AND PLANTED WITH LOCAL PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALSO RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THESE NEW TREES PLANTED FOR FOREST RESTORATION AND MONARCH BUTTERFLY HABITAT CONSERVATION ALSO PROVIDE EROSION CONTROL, WATERSHED RESTORATION, AND A SOURCE OF WOOD. SIXTY-SEVEN PERCENT OF THE TREES WERE PLANTED AROUND THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY BIOSPHERE RESERVE, AND THE REMAINING WAS PLANTED IN THE AREA AROUND LAKE PATZCUARO AND ZIRAHUEN, MICHOACAN, MEXICO. THESE NEW TREES HELPED TO REFOREST OVER 1,193 HA (2,889 ACRES) THIS YEAR. SINCE 1997 OVER 12.9 MILLION TREES HAVE BEEN PLANTED BY FORESTS FOR MONARCHS, AND ITS MEXICAN PARTNER PROGRAM, WITH THE SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS. EVERY YEAR, AFTER THE PLANTING SEASON, THE MEXICAN PARTNERS VERIFY THAT THE TREE SEEDLINGS WERE PLANTED BY VISITING REFORESTATION SITES. DATA COLLECTION IS PERFORMED DURING THE VISIT. DATA MAINLY INCLUDES GPS COORDINATES, PHOTOGRAPHS, SPECIES PLANTED, AND INITIAL SEEDLING SURVIVAL RATES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Hamm President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Peggy Farabaugh Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ed Rashin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Molly Hoopes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Maldonado Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michaela Rogers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $558,780 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $558,780 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $225 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $559,005 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,504 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,287 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,177 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,325 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,120 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,887 |
Information technology | $3,635 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $467 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $445 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,538 |
All other expenses | $4,724 |
Total functional expenses | $571,391 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,074 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $93,074 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,074 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $93,074 |