Tree Trust
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $4.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 257
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 06/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 41-1291626
Organization Overview
Tree Trust is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tree Trust employed 257 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tree Trust 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 12/2020, Tree Trust generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND LANDSCAPES BY ENGAGING PEOPLE TO BUILD SKILLS FOR MEANINGFUL CAREERS, INSPIRING PEOPLE TO PLANT TREES, AND MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A GREENER, HEALTIER PLACE TO LIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAREER PATHWAYS: WE TRANSFORM LIVES AND LANDSCAPES BY HELPING PROMISING YOUNG PEOPLE OVERCOME BARRIERS THEY'RE FACING, SO THEY CAN JOIN THE WORKFORCE AND BUILD PRODUCTIVE CAREERS. PATHWAYS TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES, LIKE HIGH-DEMAND, LIVING-WAGE GREEN INDUSTRY CAREERS, ARE OFFERED THROUGH CAREER EXPLORATION, EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND JOB PLACEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ENABLE YOUTH TO BUILD POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH ADULTS, IMPROVE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AS THEY JOURNEY TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND LIFE.
COMMUNITY FORESTRY: WE INSPIRE AND HELP VOLUNTEERS TO PLANT THOUSANDS OF TREES IN OUR COMMUNITIES EVERY YEAR. TREE TRUST IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO BECOME GOOD STEWARDS OF THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PLANTING AND CARING FOR TREES. THROUGH TREE DISTRIBUTIONS AND PLANTING EVENTS IN COMMUNITY PARKS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE PLANTING A MORE RESILIENT URBAN CANOPY AND COMBATTING THE DEVASTATION OF EMERALD ASH BORER FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET.
LANDSCAPE SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LANDSCAPE SERVICES INCLUDING TREE CARE, LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, AND ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS TO PUBLIC, RESIDENTIAL, AND COMMERCIAL CLIENTS. LANDSCAPE SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES PATHWAYS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY FORESTRY AND CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS THROUGH APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jared Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $110,677 |
Rhea Rochon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Huntington Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dana Beasley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gennae Falconer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Douglas Peterson Director Thru 1/15/21 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,959,663 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $571,146 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,530,809 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,232,270 |
| Investment income | $15,142 |
| 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 | $4,783,183 |
| 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. | $118,869 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,321 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,201,379 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,815 |
| Other employee benefits | $209,815 |
| Payroll taxes | $158,013 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $160,046 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,313 |
| Office expenses | $7,690 |
| Information technology | $40,062 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $182,715 |
| Travel | $37,340 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,474 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $125,515 |
| Insurance | $79,915 |
| All other expenses | $95,582 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,475,583 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,605,050 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $418,117 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $304,437 |
| 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 | $131,457 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $382,133 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $384,659 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,225,853 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $360,423 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $253,100 |
| 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 | $581,337 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $49,384 |
| Total liabilities | $1,244,244 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,825,592 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $156,017 |
| 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 | $3,225,853 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tree Trust has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Connexus Energy Foundation Ramsey, MN PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tree Trust St Paul, MN | $3,225,853 | $4,783,183 |
Duluth Plant-A-Lot Community Garden Program Duluth, MN | $58,856 | $0 |
Minnesota Wildflowers Information New Brighton, MN | $50,350 | $0 |
Wisconsin Chapter Of The American Society Of Landscape Architects In Monona, WI | $78,590 | $0 |
Minnesota Chapter Of The American Society Of Landscape Architects Minneapolis, MN | $118,247 | $0 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects Iowa Chapter Indianola, IA | $123,252 | $0 |