Society Of American Foresters
- Assets
- $30.0m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0204630
Organization Overview
Society Of American Foresters is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Society Of American Foresters employed 20 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Society Of American Foresters 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, Society Of American Foresters generated $3.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Society Of American Foresters has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $212,965. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS IS TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY, PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE WHILE ENSURING THE CONTINUED HEALTH, INTEGRITY, AND USE OF FORESTS TO BENEFIT SOCIETY IN PERPETUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE SOCIETY'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SERVES SOCIETY MEMBERS BY ENSURING THAT THEY RECEIVE TIMELY, HIGH QUALITY, AND HIGHLY VALUED SERVICES. THE PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECRUITING, ENGAGING, AND RETAINING MEMBERS, FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. THROUGH ITS STATE SOCIETIES, DIVISIONS, AND CHAPTERS, SAF NATIONAL SUPPORTS THE WORK OF 30 STATE SOCIETIES AND 179 CHAPTERS ACROSS THE US THAT PROVIDE VALUE, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND OTHER BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE SOCIETY'S POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM WORKS WITH POLICYMAKERS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND COALITIONS TO BUILD AWARENESS AND PROMOTE SCIENCE-BASED, SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT AND GIVE FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS THE POLICY TOOLS, FUNDING, AND OTHER AUTHORITIES THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THROUGH THE POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM, THE SOCIETY ALSO ORGANIZES STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS FUNDED BY GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO CONVENE THE SECTOR AND BENEFIT THE BROADER FORESTRY COMMUNITY.
SCIENCE AND EDUCATION: THE SOCIETY'S SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT AND TO PROMOTE THE FIELD OF FORESTRY BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR IDENTIFYING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS AND ENGAGING IN ISSUES RELATED TO FOREST SCIENCE AND FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM ACCREDITS FORESTRY, URBAN FORESTRY, NATURAL RESOURCE AND ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT, AND FOREST TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT INSTITUTIONS OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM CREATES AND ADMINISTERS COMPETENCY EXAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS WISHING TO BECOME CERTIFIED THROUGH THE SOCIETY OR LOCAL PROGRAMS, OR LICENSED THROUGH STATE PROGRAMS, AND EVALUATES CANDIDATE ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS. THROUGH THE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, THE SOCIETY ALSO DELIVERS ITS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS AND ACCREDITS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, THROUGH IN PERSON AND ONLINE LEARNING CONTENT, TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
PUBLICATIONS: THE SOCIETY'S PUBLICATIONS PROGRAM SERVES THE FORESTRY PROFESSION BY PUBLISHING SCIENTIFIC, SCHOLARLY, AND EDITORIAL CONTENT IN PRINT AND DIGITAL PERIODICALS THAT COMMUNICATE SCIENCE, RESEARCH, POLICY, AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH AUTHORS TO PUBLISH WORKS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS AND THE PROFESSION AT LARGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terry Baker Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $179,850 |
Susanne Metz Director Of Finance And Administration | 40 | $114,302 | |
Henry Kodama Cf President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tamara Cushing PHD Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Maisch Cf Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Schnepf Board Member, District 1 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Esguerra & Esguerra Cpas Pc Cfo Services | 12/30/16 | $137,377 |
Crystal Communications & Marketing Llc Marketing, Pr And Communications Service | 12/30/16 | $108,250 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $429,893 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $429,893 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,130,808 |
| Investment income | $575,689 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $707,978 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,123 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,855,385 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $69,792 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $338,653 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,839 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $878,439 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,697 |
| Other employee benefits | $162,517 |
| Payroll taxes | $101,548 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $102,564 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,359 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $77,094 |
| Fees for services: Other | $415,136 |
| Advertising and promotion | $33,865 |
| Office expenses | $190,999 |
| Information technology | $207,202 |
| Royalties | $39,061 |
| Occupancy | $186,928 |
| Travel | $65,555 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $119,640 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,064 |
| Insurance | $40,380 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,121,265 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $648,815 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $95,467 |
| 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 | $123,528 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $253,715 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,340,695 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,491,316 |
| Total assets | $29,953,536 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $368,194 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $719,455 |
| 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 | $1,619,077 |
| Total liabilities | $2,706,726 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,559,172 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $687,638 |
| 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 | $29,953,536 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Society Of American Foresters has awarded $39,339 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $12,000 |
Wilmington, NC PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $10,609 |
Thetford Center, VT PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $8,400 |
Butternut, WI PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $8,330 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Society Of American Foresters has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $199,922 |
| Earnings | $23,558 |
| Net Contributions | $1,547 |
| Grants | $2,880 |
| Ending Balance | $222,147 |