Forest Releaf Of Missouri

Organization Overview

Forest Releaf Of Missouri is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forest Releaf Of Missouri employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest Releaf Of Missouri 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, Forest Releaf Of Missouri generated $854.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $527.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOREST RELEAF OF MISSOURI OPERATES THE ONLY NONPROFIT COMMUNITY-ASSISTED TREE NURSERY IN THE REGION. FOREST RELEAF IS A CATALYST FOR RESTORING AND SUSTAINING URBAN FORESTS. OUR MISSION IS TO PLANT TREES AND ENRICH COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROJECT COMMUNITREE - EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS OR ZIP CODE, DESERVES TO LIVE AMONG TREES. TREE CANOPY PROVIDES SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO COMMUNITIES AND SHOULD NOT BE RESERVED ONLY FOR THE PRIVILEGED FEW. PROJECT COMMUNITREE SUBSIDIZES THE COST OF GROWING POTTED TREES AT OUR TREE NURSERY AND ARBORETUM IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY'S CREVE COEUR PARK. THE 3-GALLON SAPLINGS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS WHO PLANT AND MAINTAIN THIS NEW COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES OVER 10,000 TREES TO MORE THAN 150 PARTNERS EVERY YEAR AND MOBILIZES MORE THAN 3,000 VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TREE PLANTING PROCESS.


PRIORITY RELEAF - FOREST RELEAF PRIORITIZES STRATEGIC PLANTING LOCATIONS THAT HELP VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES RECOVER THEIR TREE CANOPY. THE PRIORITY RELEAF PROGRAM SERVES FINANCIALLY UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES STRUGGLING TO OVERCOME NATURAL DISASTERS SUCH AS A TORNADO OR INVASIVE SPECIES ATTACK. IN ADDITION TO THE FREE 3-GALLON TREES, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LARGER 15-GALLON TREES FOR PLANTING THAT CAN QUICKLY FILL IN CANOPY GAPS. TRAINED STAFF SUPPORT PRIORITY RELEAF PARTNERS HELPING SELECT SPECIES, INFORMING PLANTING PLANS, AND HOSTING VOLUNTEER PLANTING EVENTS. FOREST RELEAF ASSUMES ON-GOING MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SOME PRIORITY RELEAF PROJECTS IF COMMUNITY NEED OUTSTRIPS THE COMMUNITY'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE SITES. THE PROGRAM SERVES 40 PARTNERS EACH YEAR ON AVERAGE AND TARGETS EQUITY-SEEKING COMMUNITIES IN NEED.


OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - TO GROW A HEALTHY COMMUNITY FOREST, IT IS CRITICAL TO BUILD THE PUBLIC'S CAPACITY AND CONFIDENCE AROUND TREES, FOREST RELEAF'S PROGRAM ENGAGES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH THE IMMENSE BENEFITS TREES PROVIDE TO PEOPLE AND PLACES. UNDERSTANDING EMPOWERS THE PUBLIC TO TAKE ACTION GROWING A RESILIENT URBAN TREES CANOPY WHERE COMMUNITY THRIVES. CORE PROGRAMMING WITHIN THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A 6-WEEK INTENSIVE TREEKEEPERS TRAINING FOR ADULTS, AN ANNUAL ELEMENTARY TREE CAMP, A SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND PARTNER TRAININGS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Moller
President
$0
Jason Pratte
Vice President
$0
Joni Ott
Treasurer
$0
Tim Brunsman
Operations Chair
$0
Sheila Voss
Development And Marketing Chair
$0
Mary Sherfy
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $240,716
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$534,790
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$775,506
Total Program Service Revenue$67,053
Investment income $7,046
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 $854,414

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Forest Releaf Of Missouri has recieved totaling $233,313.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Arbor Day Foundation

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION.

$131,750
United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: CCS - Foster Learning

$32,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Trio Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$24,000
Trio Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: SUSTAINING PRIORITY RELEAF

$12,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$8,046
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