Trees For The Future Inc

Organization Overview

Trees For The Future Inc is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 1989. 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, Trees For The Future Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trees For The Future Inc 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, Trees For The Future Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVELIHOODS OF IMPOVERISHED FARMERS BY REVITALIZING DEGRADED LANDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TREES FOREST GARDEN SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE LOCALLY APPROPRIATE TO HELP FARMERS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD GROW A MIXTURE OF FOOD, FUEL, AND FODDER IN A CLIMATE-SMART SYSTEM THAT BUILDS THE HEALTH OF SOILS AND ENDS FARMERS' RELIANCE ON COSTLY AND DIRTY FOSSIL FUEL-BASED INPUTS. THEY ARE IMPLEMENTED OVER A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD IN IMPOVERISHED FARMING COMMUNITIES ALONG ESTABLISHED TRADE ROUTES IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RELATIVELY EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL MARKETS. ALL PROJECTS ARE LED BY LOCAL LEADERS AND LEAVE A LEGACY OF CAPACITY YEARS AFTER PROJECTS END. AT THE ONSET OF EACH PROJECT, TREES STAFF MEMBERS IDENTIFY OR TRAIN LOCAL TECHNICIANS WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH FARMERS TO DESIGN TAILORED FOREST GARDENS THAT MEET THE DISTINCT NEEDS OF THE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WHERE THE FARMERS ARE LOCATED. CROP AND TREE VARIETIES ARE SELECTED BY THE FARMERS, WITH TREES TECHNICIANS GUIDING FARMER GROUPS THROUGH A METHODOLOGY THAT MAXIMIZES YIELDS WHILE ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE LAND BEING FARMED. THE FOREST GARDEN ENGAGES THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AND SKILL OF LOCAL FARMERS, ALLOWING THEM TO DRAMATICALLY AND PERMANENTLY INCREASE THEIR INCOME, REVITALIZE THEIR DEGRADED LANDS, AND BENEFIT GENERATIONS TO COME. ALL FOREST GARDEN PROJECTS ARE DEVELOPED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT BOTH THE FARM AND LANDSCAPE LEVELS. AT THE FARM LEVEL, THE FOREST GARDEN IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS MANY TREES SOLELY DEDICATED TOWARD SERVING ECOSYSTEM PURPOSES: FAST-GROWING, NITROGEN FIXING TREES BUILD SOILS BY ADDING ORGANIC MATTER TO THE TOPSOIL AND BY FIXING NITROGEN INTO THE SOIL VIA THEIR ROOTS. THESE "GREEN FERTILIZER" TREES ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR FARMERS TO PURCHASE ENVIRONMENTALLY HARMFUL CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS. THE FOREST GARDEN DESIGN ALSO CONSIDERS INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, USING TREES AND VEGETATION TO SERVE AS BARRIERS FOR PESTS AND SOURCES FOR NATURAL PESTICIDES (SUCH AS NEEM TREES), REDUCING THE NEED FOR FARMERS TO PURCHASE HARMFUL CHEMICAL PESTICIDES. AT THE LANDSCAPE LEVEL, FOREST GARDENS ARE ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE ON FORESTS, HELPING TO END THE BATTLE BETWEEN FARMS AND FORESTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $252,538
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,375,780
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $816,731
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,628,318
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $817
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $155
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,629,484

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Trees For The Future Inc has recieved totaling $211,530.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Moore Family Foundation

Incline Village, NV

PURPOSE: UGANDA FOREST GARDEN PROJECT

$50,000
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$46,840
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$33,375
Foundation To Decrease World Suck

Missoula, MT

PURPOSE: Operating Funds

$27,653
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$21,724
Milton A & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$54,339
Earnings$9
Other Expense$9
Ending Balance$54,339

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