American Forests
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $11.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1943
- Data as of
- 09/2020
- EIN
- 53-0196544
Organization Overview
American Forests is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, American Forests employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Forests 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 09/2020, American Forests generated $11.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.4m during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 14.0% 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 2014, American Forests has awarded 429 individual grants totaling $23,870,831. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTION AND EXPANSION OF THREATENED URBAN AND WILDLAND FOREST ECOSYSTEMS. SEE PART III
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY - RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, SUPPORTING URBAN FOREST RESEARCH AND WORK, ADVOCATING FOR SOUND NATIONAL FOREST POLICIES AND FUNDING, PROMOTING SCIENCE AND RESEARCH, AND WORKING WITH LOCAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE THE LYNCHPINS OF AMERICAN FORESTS' CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC POLICY WORK. IN THE LAST 25 YEARS, OUR RELEAF PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED RESTORE FORESTS IN ALL 50 STATES AND 45 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, PLANTING MORE THAN 66 MILLION TREES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION
COMMUNICATIONS - BEYOND SUPPORTING THE WORK OCCURRING IN THE PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS, AMERICAN FORESTS' COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INFORMING THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN FORESTRY. THIS GOAL IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE WEBSITE, BLOG POSTS, MEDIA RELATIONS, E-NEWSLETTERS, OP-EDS, VIDEO CREATION, EVENTS, PROMOTIONAL MARKETING MATERIALS, WEBINARS, A PUBLISHED MAGAZINE AND MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. IN ADDITION, AMERICAN FORESTS' NATIONAL CHAMPION TREE PROGRAM IS A PRIME EDUCATION EFFORT, PROMOTING MORE THAN 750 OF AMERICA'S BIGGEST TREES ACROSS HUNDREDS OF SPECIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Daley President & CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $323,890 |
Peter Hutchins Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $210,651 |
Jill Schwartz VP Communications | Officer | 37.5 | $195,829 |
Rebecca Turner Chief Strategy Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $188,412 |
Leslie Jones Senior VP Policy | 37.5 | $187,543 | |
Eric Sprague VP Of Forest Restoration | 37.5 | $164,011 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mal Warwick Development/ Fundraising | 9/29/22 | $736,894 |
Rsm Us Llp Accounting Services | 9/29/22 | $382,614 |
Constructive Website Services | 9/29/22 | $222,155 |
Dataprise It Services | 9/29/22 | $158,804 |
Wood & Co Consulting Logistics & Communications Svcs | 9/29/22 | $194,095 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,042,037 |
| Investment income | $102,615 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $20,970 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $35,609 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,227,734 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $575,993 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,104,975 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,457,386 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $124,188 |
| Other employee benefits | $162,360 |
| Payroll taxes | $259,270 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,557 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $377,689 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $603,708 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,877 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,690,008 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,086 |
| Office expenses | $187,878 |
| Information technology | $429,825 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $206,443 |
| Travel | $232,888 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $177,405 |
| Interest | $1,498 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,297 |
| Insurance | $29,596 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,434,083 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,987,341 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,404,983 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,675,260 |
| 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 | $71,442 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,418,665 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $57,375 |
| Total assets | $11,834,340 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $806,567 |
| Grants payable | $1,856,655 |
| 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 | $496,553 |
| Other liabilities | $316,921 |
| Total liabilities | $3,476,696 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,357,644 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Forests has awarded $5,509,920 in support to 64 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY PURPOSE: Post-fire Plantings with Oregon Department of Forestry-Support | $798,962 |
US FOREST SERVICE PURPOSE: Various Tree Planting Projects | $761,489 |
GLIDE REVITALIZATION PURPOSE: Glide Revitalization Project 2022 post-fire plantings in the Archie Creek Fire scar | $386,807 |
WEST FOREST INC PURPOSE: Sequoia Wildfire Reforestation and Recovery Project | $372,900 |
CRYSTAL CLEAR MAINTENANCE INC PURPOSE: Complete conifer hand planting and ground prep | $233,122 |
Dedham, MA PURPOSE: 2022 Forests for Monarchs American Forests Reforestation Partnership | $225,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Forests has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Fullgraf Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $100 |
| Net Contributions | $100 |
| Ending Balance | $300 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |