Friends Of The Pittsburgh Urban Forest
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 01/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 25-1778057
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Pittsburgh Urban Forest, operating under the name Tree Pittsburgh, is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Tree Pittsburgh employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tree Pittsburgh 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, Tree Pittsburgh generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TREE PITTSBURGH IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY VITALITY BY RESTORING AND PROTECTING THE URBAN FOREST THROUGH TREE PLANTING AND CARE, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LAND CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TREE PLANTING AND PRUNING TREE - PITTSBURGH WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, NON-PROFIT PARTNERS, AND INSTITUTIONS TO FACILITATE THE PLANTING OF BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TREES ACROSS ALL CITY OF PITTSBURGH (CITY) NEIGHBORHOODS AS WELL AS IN THE COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY. TREE PITTSBURGH ALSO WORKS HAND IN HAND WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM UNIVERSITIES, CORPORATIONS, AND CIVIC GROUPS TO CARE FOR PUBLIC TREES, INCLUDING: MULCHING, WEEDING, WATERING, AND PRUNING. IN ADDITION, TREE PITTSBURGH RAISES FUNDS AND MANAGES CONTRACTS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CARE OF LARGE MATURE PUBLIC TREES AND EMPLOYS SEASONAL CREWS TO CARE FOR TREES THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
TREE NURSERY - THE TREE PITTSBURGH HERITAGE NURSERY (NURSERY) WAS CREATED TO GROW SPECIES OF TREES THAT, WHEN PLANTED, WILL INCREASE THE GENETIC BIODIVERSITY IN THE REGION. THE MAJORITY OF SEEDS USED IN PROPAGATION ARE COLLECTED FROM LOCAL SPECIMEN TREES AND GROWN ON THE NURSERY'S SITE.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS - TREE PITTSBURGH MANAGES THE TREE TENDER PROGRAM WHEREBY VOLUNTEERS (TREE TENDERS) RECEIVE EDUCATION ON TREE CARE AND PLANTING TECHNIQUES, TREE IDENTIFICATION, AND URBAN FOREST HISTORY. TREE TENDERS CONTINUE TO VOLUNTEER TO CARE FOR AND PLANT TREES AND THEY RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, TREE PITTSBURGH OFFERS A DIVERSE SERIES OF TREE-RELATED CLASSES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Plecity Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Berk Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Zimmerman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darla Cravotta Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Isabela-Cajiao Angelelli Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Franks Treasurer Through Nov 2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $18,006 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $197,462 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,890,193 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,006 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,105,661 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $148,699 |
| Investment income | $24,283 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $19,135 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$721 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $94,060 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,393,153 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $107,208 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,529 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $966,706 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,129 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,075 |
| Payroll taxes | $90,918 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,748 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $269,540 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,368 |
| Office expenses | $15,493 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,191 |
| Travel | $41,563 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,263 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $188,071 |
| Insurance | $17,023 |
| All other expenses | $825 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,167,067 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,287,996 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $312,596 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,413 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,890 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,104 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,424,525 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,074,524 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,452 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,700 |
| 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 | $127,125 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $352,803 |
| Total liabilities | $518,080 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,350,099 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,206,345 |
| 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 | $4,074,524 |