Forest Releaf Of Missouri is located in Saint 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 12/2023, Forest Releaf Of Missouri employed 13 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 12/2023, Forest Releaf Of Missouri generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $894.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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
TO ENRICH COMMUNITIES BY GROWING AND PLANTING TREES THROUGH THE POWER OF PEOPLE AND PARTNERSHIPS. THIS EFFORT SUPPORTS OUR VISION OF A MORE RESILIENT TREE CANOPY IN MISSOURI'S COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORTS HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY HABITATS, AND A HEALTHY PLANET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
OTHER PROGRAMMING SERVICES - PARTNER WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO CONDUCT AN URBAN TREE CANOPY ASSESSMENT IN THE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AREA, AN EFFORT THAT SERVES AS A BENCHMARK FOR MEASURING THE SUCCESS OF TREE PLANTING PROGRAMS AND HELPING EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF URBAN TREES.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jason Pratte President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joni Ott Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Moller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Brunsman Operations Dir. | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse Stuart Dev & Mrkt Dir. | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Sherfy Dei Chair | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,194,487 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,194,487 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $46,801 |
Investment income | $16,313 |
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 | $1,259,051 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $437,625 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $46,636 |
Payroll taxes | $33,140 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $162,780 |
Office expenses | $63,941 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,259 |
Travel | $6,635 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,850 |
Insurance | $24,732 |
All other expenses | $5,452 |
Total functional expenses | $894,420 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,039,489 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $256,783 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $339,164 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $251,314 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,886,750 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,446 |
Total liabilities | $6,446 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,730,304 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,000 |
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 | $1,886,750 |