Archangel Ancient Tree Archive is located in Copemish, MI. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Archangel Ancient Tree Archive employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Archangel Ancient Tree Archive 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 12/2022, Archangel Ancient Tree Archive generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $647.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 8 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARCHANGEL ANCIENT TREE ARCHIVE (AATA) WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROPAGATE, ARCHIVE AND REFOREST THE EARTH WITH THE PROPAGULES OF SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT OLD-GROWTH, CHAMPION TREES TO BENEFIT ALL LIFE THROUGH THE NATURAL FILTERING POWERS OF TREES TO INCREASE OXYGENATION, SEQUESTER CARBON DIOXIDE, AND PROVIDE BENEFICIAL AEROSOLS AND MEDICINES. AATA ALSO EDUCATES AND MOTIVATES OTHERS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR MISSION THROUGH LECTURES, PRINT, VIDEO, AS WELL AS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA SOURCES. WE TAKE PART IN A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FORUMS AND DONATE TREES FOR PLANTING EVENTS SUCH AS EARTH DAY, ARBOR DAY, BOY/GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GRAND OPENINGS, CHURCHES, SCHOOL EVENTS AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROJECTS. AATA SEARCHES FOR ANCIENT TREES AND BEGINS THE PROCESS OF SEEKING THE OWNER'S PERMISSION TO COLLECT AND PROPAGATE A TREE. FOLLOWING COLLECTION, IT SETS UP A ROUTINE TO PROPAGATE THE OFFSPRING OF THE PARENT TREES AND THEN ARCHIVES THEM IN LIVING LIBRARIES FOR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COLLECTION: AATA COLLECTED CUTTINGS FROM MATURE SEQUOIA AND COAST REDWOOD TREES FROM CALIFORNIA, INCLUDING THE TULE RIVER TRIBE RESERVATION, TO INCREASE OUR INVENTORY. PROPAGATION: AATA CONTINUED WITH SUCCESSFUL TISSUE CULTURE WITH CONCENTRATION ON COAST REDWOODS AND GIANT SEQUOIA AND ALSO HAD SUCCESS WITH OTHER SPECIES. THIS PROCESS ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION TO MASS PRODUCE REPLICAS OF THESE ICONIC TREES. 2022 WAS THE SIXTH YEAR FOR PROPAGATING GIANT SEQUOIA SEEDLINGS, COAST REDWOOD, BLACK WILLOW TREES AND OTHER SPECIES. AATA IDENTIFIED NEW CHAMPION TREES FOR COLLECTION INCLUDING MONTEREY PINE, LINDEN, SUGAR MAPLE, BALD CYPRESS, AND BALSAM FIR. ARCHIVING: AATA CONTINUES TO EXPAND THEIR LIVING LIBRARIES. REFORESTATION 2022: 242 CHAMPION TREES WERE PLANTED ON LONG ISLAND, NY 142 HARDY REDWOODS WERE PLANTED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND 100 BLACK WILLOWS WERE PLANTED ON THE SHINNECOCK NATION ALONG CHALLENGED WATERWAYS. 373 CHAMPION GIANT SEQUOIA, COAST REDWOOD, AND MONTEREY PINE TREES WERE PLANTED ON THE TULE RIVER TRIBE RESERVATION, TERAVANA, PONDEROSA, AND MARIN COUNTY SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA. 200 BLACK WILLOWS WERE PLANTED IN INNER CITY DETROIT. 1,071 CHAMPION COAST REDWOOD AND GIANT SEQUOIA WERE PLANTED IN THE NORTHWEST PUGET SOUND REGION INCLUDING TRIBAL NATION LANDS. 100 COAST REDWOODS SHIPPED TO OREGON STATE PARKS. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: AATA CONTINUES TO REFINE ITS WEBSITE TO FURTHER EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. AATA CONTINUES TO BE INVOLVED WITH MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING NATIONAL RADIO AND TELEVISION, IN PRINT AND ONLINE. AATA'S TREE SCHOOL HOSTED OVER 1000 SCHOOL CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ADULT GROUPS, WITH A FOCUS ON "PROPAGATING THE PROPAGATORS". AATA CONTINUES TO HOST TREE SCHOOL, FOR K-12 SCHOOL GROUPS, AND ADULT GROUPS AT THE AATA FACILITY. TREE SCHOOL EVENTS INCLUDE COLLECTION, PROPAGATION, AND PLANTING DEMONSTRATIONS AND TECHNIQUES. AATA IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A VIRTUAL TREE SCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jared Milarch Executive Di | Officer | 2 | $50,000 |
Frank Ettawagshik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kerry Milach Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Srilakshmi Pinnamaraju Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Sandri Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Don Smith Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $1,864,673 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,864,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $2,614 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,867,287 |
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. | $50,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $260,294 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,031 |
Payroll taxes | $26,073 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,080 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,301 |
Office expenses | $9,030 |
Information technology | $9,470 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,623 |
Travel | $36,089 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,906 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,152 |
Insurance | $7,964 |
All other expenses | $1,779 |
Total functional expenses | $647,408 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,331,255 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $75,000 |
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 | $3,692 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $403,413 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,813,360 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,183 |
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 | $41,576 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $65,759 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,672,601 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,000 |
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 | $1,813,360 |