Pennsylvania Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation

Organization Overview

Pennsylvania Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation is located in University Park, PA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., 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. Pennsylvania Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation 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 12/2021, Pennsylvania Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation generated $105.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $92.7k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3

THE PA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED THE RESTORATION OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT TO THE EASTERN FOREST. OUR WORK INCLUDES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. IN 2019, THE PA/NJ CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION CONTINUED WORKING TO DEVELOP A BLIGHT RESISTANT AMERICAN CHESTNUT TREE. 900 SEEDLINGS WERE PLANTED IN VARIOUS ORCHARDS, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 2 NEW RESEARCH ORCHARDS. IN THE SEED ORCHARDS, OVER 1,500 INOCULATIONS WERE COMPLETED AND OVER 1,200 SMALL STEM ASSAY INOCULATIONS. 2,550 STEMS WERE REMOVED FROM AN EXISTING ORCHARD IN ANTICIPATION OF CONVERTING THIS AREA TO A NEW GERMPLASM CONSERVATION ORCHARD. ADDITIONAL WORK INCLUDES AN ONGOING EXPERIMENT ADDRESSING THE MOVEMENT OF HERBICIDES BETWEEN SEEDLINGS THROUGH ROOT-GRAFTS, PROPAGATION OF OVER 100 SEEDLINGS FOR GRAFTING PURPOSES IN 2020, PROPAGATION OF SEEDLINGS FOR CEREMONIAL AND DEMONSTRATION PLANTINGS, AND CONTROLLED POLLINATIONS BETWEEN B3F2 PARENTS.IN 2019, THE PA/NJ CHAPTER OF TACF SHARED THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT AT 12 PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS, THROUGHOUT PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY INCLUDING THEPA FARM SHOW AND PENN STATE AG PROGRESS DAYS EACH, HOSTING THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES. WITH THE HELP OF OUR EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS AND CITIZEN SCIENTISTS, THE CHAPTER CONTINUES TO EDUCATE SMALLER COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AND PLANTING PROJECTS. AND THE CHAPTER CONTINUES TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH OUR PRINT NEWSLETTER AND DIGITAL RESOURCES WHICH INCLUDE OUR WEBSITE, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND FACEBOOK PAGE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$85,898
Total Program Service Revenue$1,598
Membership dues$12,511
Investment income $41
Gain or Loss$2,580
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$0
Other Revenue$3,299
Total Revenue$105,927

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pennsylvania Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation has recieved totaling $208.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$208
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