Western Rivers Forestry

Organization Overview

Western Rivers Forestry is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Rivers Forestry 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 09/2023, Western Rivers Forestry generated $330.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY. WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY PROTECTS OUTSTANDING RIVER ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY ACQUIRES LAND TO CONSERVE CRITICAL HABITAT, PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR COMPATIBLE USE AND ENJOYMENT, AND COOPERATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SECURE THE HEALTH OF WHOLE ECOSYSTEMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY WAS FORMED IN 2013 TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY. IN DECEMBER 2013, WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY ACQUIRED 8,489 ACRES OF LAND ALONG TRIBUTARIES TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S KLAMATH RIVER. IN MARCH 2015, WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL 6,479 ACRES OF LAND. WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY NOW OWNS 14,968 ACRES OF LAND, INCLUDING 8,524 ACRES IN THE BLUE CREEK SALMON SANCTUARY AND 6,444 ACRES WITHIN THE YUROK TRIBAL COMMUNITY FOREST. IN 2016, WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY INITIATED A CARBON OFFSET PROJECT ON THESE LANDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS ACT OF 2006 ("AB 32"). CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.SINCE 2017, WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY HAS BEEN ISSUED 1,221,178 CALIFORNIA COMPLIANCE OFFSET CREDITS. OF THESE, 851,066 OFFSETS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO A CALIFORNIA COVERED ENTITY, 135,203 OFFSETS WERE SOLD TO AN OFFSET BROKERAGE FIRM AND 234,909 OFFSETS HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTED TO THE BUFFER POOL AS REQUIRED BY THE FOREST CARBON PROJECT PROTOCOL. WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY WAS NOT ISSUED AND DID NOT SELL CARBON OFFSETS IN FY 2023.THE YUROK TRIBE IS NOW CO-MANAGING THESE LANDS WITH WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY AND IN LINE WITH OUR CONSERVATION VISION. THESE LANDS WILL ULTIMATELY BE CONVEYED TO THE YUROK TRIBE TO HELP ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF SALMON AND STEELHEAD THROUGHOUT THE KLAMATH SYSTEM AND PROTECT VITAL WILDLIFE HABITAT WITHIN ONE OF THE MOST BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE REGIONS ON THE PLANET.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sue Doroff
President
$0
Bill Brown
Director
$0
Frankie Myers
Director
$0
Jim Smith
Director
$0
Juliette Harding
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Peter Colby
Vice President
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Yurok Tribe
Fuel Break And Enviro Compliance
$202,274
Pacific Earthscape
Fuel Break Services
$804,985
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$330,465
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$330,465
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $330,485

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