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 12/2021, American Forest Foundation employed 82 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 12/2020, American Forest Foundation generated $11.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.8m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2016, American Forest Foundation has awarded 426 individual grants totaling $24,003,055. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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 DEMONSTRATE THEIR VALUE TO AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, COMPANIES AND LANDOWNERS ALIKE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WOODLANDSAFF ENGAGES TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LANDOWNERS AND COLLABORATES WITH HUNDREDS OF ON-THE-GROUND AGENCY, NONPROFIT, AND CORPORATE PARTNERS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT TO PROTECT CLEAN WATER SUPPLIES, REDUCE WILDFIRE RISKS, CONSERVE AT-RISK SPECIES, ADDRESS CARBON POLLUTION AND INCREASE SUSTAINABLE WOOD SUPPLIES.AFF CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS POSITION AS A TRUSTED ADVISOR AND INNOVATOR TO FURTHER ACCELERATE AND EXPAND THE ORGANIZATION'S REACH TO LANDOWNERS, INFLUENCE WITH PARTNERS, AND IMPACT ON THE GROUND. - ENGAGING MORE THAN 56,000 LANDOWNERS WITH THE HELP OF INNOVATIVE NEW TOOLS SUCH AS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND WOODSCAMP, TO HELP INCREASE OUTCOMES ON THE GROUND AND PREPARE MORE LANDOWNERS TO BECOME CERTIFIED TO THE AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM STANDARDS. - INCREASING THE IMPACT OF THE ATFS BY CERTIFYING OVER 1.6 MILLION ACRES, ALL FOCUSED ON INCREASING OUTCOMES ON THE GROUND BY PROTECTING SUSTAINABLE WOOD SUPPLIES, CLEAN WATER, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND RECREATIONAL VALUES AND SUPPORTING 70,000 LANDOWNERS IN THEIR CERTIFIED STEWARDSHIP. - WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS AND PARTNERS TO INCREASE OTHER CONSERVATION OUTCOMES ON MORE THAN 1 MILLION ACRES NATIONWIDE. - DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM TO EFFECTIVELY ALLOW THE 21 MILLION AMERICANS THAT OWN FOREST LAND TO PARTICIPATE IN CARBON MARKETS.MORE DETAILS ON OUR MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FORESTFOUNDATION.ORG.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas D Martin President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $346,148 |
Rita Hite Evp Woodlands And Policy | Officer | 40 | $279,876 |
Monica Poveda Vp, Finance & Administrati | Officer | 40 | $203,996 |
Glynnis M Breen Chief Marketing And Communications Officer | Officer | 40 | $191,717 |
Nathan Truitt Senior VP Business Development | Officer | 40 | $176,982 |
Dawn E Simmons VP People And Culture | 40 | $126,067 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Designdata It Managed Services | 12/30/21 | $302,167 |
Cornerstone Consulting (Policy Team) | 12/30/21 | $230,029 |
Shawn Jacqueline Bohen Strategic Planning And Leadership | 12/30/21 | $183,825 |
Scion Staffing Staffing Services | 12/30/21 | $232,950 |
Pricewaterhousecoopers Professional Services | 12/30/21 | $251,450 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $2,779 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,793,399 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,064,594 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,860,772 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $207,327 |
Investment income | $5,408,288 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $23,844 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,079,931 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,420,300 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,433,389 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $95,898 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,081,985 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $227,086 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,478,273 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $331,100 |
Other employee benefits | $387,933 |
Payroll taxes | $339,080 |
Fees for services: Management | $26,622 |
Fees for services: Legal | $107,394 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $84,774 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,121,892 |
Advertising and promotion | $234,815 |
Office expenses | $92,343 |
Information technology | $397,684 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $496,079 |
Travel | $244,833 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $105,239 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $138,043 |
Insurance | $126,026 |
All other expenses | $58,569 |
Total functional expenses | $17,802,011 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,470,156 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,402,226 |
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 | $357,847 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $419,221 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $167,943,168 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $36,385 |
Total assets | $171,629,003 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,034,962 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,996 |
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 | $887,895 |
Total liabilities | $1,934,853 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $168,697,709 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $996,441 |
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 | $171,629,003 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Forest Foundation has awarded $6,233,030 in support to 73 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CASCADE RESOURCE CONSULTANTS PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECTS | $416,838 |
PETERSON TIMBER SERVICES PURPOSE: SEEDING COMPANY | $359,298 |
JM FORESTRY PURPOSE: SEEDING COMPANY | $341,370 |
WARNER ENTERPRISES PURPOSE: SEEDING COMPANY | $341,324 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: PARTNER IN FEDERAL GRANT | $304,774 |
Enterprise, OR PURPOSE: PARTNER IN FEDERAL GRANT | $300,372 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Forest Foundation has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Darrell And Patricia Steagall Family Foundation Gastonia, NC PURPOSE: FOREST SUSTAINABILITY | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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International Centre For Research In Agroforestry Alexandria, VA | $56,650,550 | $47,516,870 |
American Forest Foundation Washington, DC | $171,629,003 | $11,420,300 |
Trees For The Future Inc Bethesda, MD | $3,555,331 | $8,629,484 |
Forest Trends Association Washington, DC | $10,087,472 | $17,021,181 |
American Forests Washington, DC | $11,834,340 | $11,227,734 |
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc Washington, DC | $11,235,030 | $11,391,781 |
Community Ventures Inc Vienna Woods Swim Club Vienna, VA | $972,651 | $757,572 |
Virginia Forestry Association Richmond, VA | $805,934 | $559,327 |
Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance Washington, DC | $280,030 | $599,762 |
Association Of Consulting Foresters Of America Inc Williamsburg, VA | $823,809 | $342,204 |
Manor Woods Swim Club Inc Rockville, MD | $505,338 | $287,520 |
Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation Richmond, VA | $9,384,971 | $500,725 |