American Forest Foundation
- Assets
- $159.2m
- Revenue
- $11.3m
- Investments
- $1.0m
- Employees
- 116
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1235124
Organization Overview
American Forest Foundation is located in Washington, DC. 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, American Forest Foundation employed 116 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Forest Foundation 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, American Forest Foundation generated $11.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, American Forest Foundation has awarded 471 individual grants totaling $24,765,417. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION IS TO DELIVER MEANINGFUL CONSERVATION IMPACT THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAMILY FOREST OWNERS. WORKING TOGETHER WE STRIVE TO CULTIVATE THE MANY CONSERVATION BENEFITS FAMILY-OWNED FORESTS PROVIDE -- AND DEMONTRATE THEIR VALUE TO AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, COMPANIES, AND LANDOWNERS ALIKE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WOODLANDS: LEVERAGING OVER 80 YEARS OF WORKING WITH FAMILY FOREST OWNERS TO CARE FOR THEIR LAND, THE AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION'S (AFF) WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO SPANS VARIOUS PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FAMILY FORESTS UNDER SUSTAINABLE ACTIVE MANAGEMENT. WHETHER ADDRESSING WILDFIRE THREATS, PROVIDING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERSERVED LANDOWNERS, BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM, OR PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION, AFF'S WOODLANDS WORK ALL CENTERS ON DELIVERING MEANINGFUL ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT VIA AMERICA'S FAMILY-OWNED FORESTLANDS WHICH COMPRISE 39% OF ALL US FORESTS.
CARBON: HARNESSING THE POWER OF FAMILY FORESTS AS A CRITICAL ELEMENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE, AFF CONTINUES ITS WORK TO UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL FOR FAMILY FOREST OWNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS WHILE MAKING IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS. THROUGH EXPANDING ACCESS AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO THE VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET FOR FAMILY FOREST OWNERS, AFF IS WORKING WITH THOUSANDS OF LANDOWNERS TO CARE FOR THEIR LAND, IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, AND INCREASE TIMBER GROWTH. WITHIN THE FAMILY FOREST CARBON PROGRAM, LANDOWNERS CAN ADOPT LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT THAT IMPROVES CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND STORAGE WHILE BALANCING OTHER ESSENTIAL FOREST BENEFITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jameson French Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Fernholz Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Salem Saloom Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mack Hogans Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kedren Dillard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole St Clair Knobloch Individual Trustee (jan-Mar) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tanner Logging Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $1,088,888 |
Designdata It Managed Services | 12/30/23 | $370,925 |
Warner Enterprises Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $355,000 |
Cascade Resource Consultants Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $296,405 |
Left Coast Land Clearing Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $223,400 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,274,036 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,482,630 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,756,666 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $238,378 |
| Investment income | $4,501,279 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,206,640 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,289,683 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,921,139 |
| 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. | $1,481,579 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $293,178 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,927,182 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $641,133 |
| Other employee benefits | $932,679 |
| Payroll taxes | $752,165 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $240,459 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,240 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $359,108 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,854,795 |
| Advertising and promotion | $845,480 |
| Office expenses | $137,587 |
| Information technology | $847,491 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $441,830 |
| Travel | $851,962 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $226,942 |
| Interest | $552,094 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $103,319 |
| Insurance | $81,130 |
| All other expenses | $116,571 |
| Total functional expenses | $28,485,680 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $970,505 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,061,915 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $407,643 |
| 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 | $416,637 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $238,085 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $149,845,696 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,009,717 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,285,239 |
| Total assets | $159,235,437 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,278,271 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,100,945 |
| 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 | $11,250,403 |
| Total liabilities | $21,629,619 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,376,732 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,229,086 |
| 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 | $159,235,437 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Forest Foundation has awarded $1,934,912 in support to 41 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALABAMA FORESTRY COMMISSION PURPOSE: LANDOWNER OUTREACH | $34,716 |
ALABAMA TREE FARM COMMITTEE PURPOSE: LANDOWNER OUTREACH | $52,027 |
FLORIDA TREE FARM PROGRAM PURPOSE: LANDOWNER OUTREACH | $10,681 |
ARKANSAS TREE FARM COMMITTEE PURPOSE: LANDOWNER OUTREACH | $20,693 |
FOREST AND WOODLAND ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI PURPOSE: LANDOWNER OUTREACH | $19,771 |
GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION PURPOSE: LANDOWNER OUTREACH | $9,928 |