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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Moller President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Pratte Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joni Ott Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Brunsman Operations Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheila Voss Development And Marketing Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Sherfy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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 | $240,540 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $46,428 |
Payroll taxes | $17,719 |
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 | $77,286 |
Office expenses | $16,273 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,041 |
Travel | $2,918 |
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 | $9,998 |
Insurance | $15,104 |
All other expenses | $1,937 |
Total functional expenses | $527,949 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $529,426 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $310,912 |
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 | $64,002 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $158,867 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,063,207 |
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 | $5,026 |
Total liabilities | $5,026 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $871,181 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $187,000 |
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 | $1,063,207 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Forest Releaf Of Missouri has recieved totaling $233,313.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Woods Fund Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $0 | $4,700,210 |
Isaac W Bernheim Foundation Inc Clermont, KY | $72,773,780 | $5,619,355 |
Woods Charitable Fund Inc Lincoln, NE | $27,957,609 | $2,004,643 |
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust Inc Berea, KY | $27,894,739 | $3,601,751 |
Up With Trees Inc Tulsa, OK | $4,878,980 | $1,403,862 |
Genesis Project Jones, OK | $1,207,080 | $1,771,271 |
Green Forests Work Inc Lexington, KY | $1,089,777 | $1,867,248 |
Appalachian Wildlife Foundation Corbin, KY | $20,208,028 | $7,618,416 |
Tennessee Forestry Association Nashville, TN | $34,715 | $723,155 |
Arkansas Forestry Association Little Rock, AR | $453,718 | $571,918 |
Forest Releaf Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $1,063,207 | $854,414 |
Forest Preserve Friends Foundation Mahomet, IL | $1,348,506 | $314,905 |