Trees Atlanta Inc
- Assets
- $22.3m
- Revenue
- $8.0m
- Investments
- $3.8m
- Employees
- 101
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 58-1584758
Organization Overview
Trees Atlanta Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Trees Atlanta Inc employed 101 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trees Atlanta 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 06/2022, Trees Atlanta Inc generated $8.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PLANT, CONSERVE AND EDUCATE TO PROTECT ATLANTA'S FOREST. NEW HQ CAMPAIGN AND NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT FINANCING TOOK PLACE IN 2021 AND 2022.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TREES ATLANTA HELPS CITIZENS PROTECT AND CARE FOR TREES AND ALSO EDUCATES YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS ABOUT THE VALUE OF OUR URBAN FOREST. IN THE 2021/2022 PLANTING SEASON, TREES ATLANTA PLANTED AND CARED FOR 7,449 TREES IN METRO ATLANTA WITH THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS. DURING FY22, TREES ATLANTA VOLUNTEERS PLANTED 4,823 TREES (6-8 FT. TALL) AS PART OF OUR NEIGHBORWOODS PROGRAM. TREES ATLANTA'S URBAN TREES PROGRAM PLANTED 352 15-FOOT TALL TREES IN METRO ATLANTA SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SPACES AND ON PRIVATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. AN ADDITIONAL 2,274 TREES WERE PLANTED BY OUR FOREST RESTORATION, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BELTLINE TEAMS. THESE TREES ARE TYPICALLY INSTALLED BY AND CARED FOR BY TREES ATLANTA'S URBAN FORESTRY STAFF. TREES ATLANTA'S FOREST RESTORATION PROGRAM TRANSFORMS OVERGROWN GREENSPACES INTO HEALTHY FORESTS THROUGH INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL. IN FY22, TREES ATLANTA TREATED AND MANAGED 1,304 ACRES OF INVASIVE SPECIES THROUGHOUT THE METRO ATLANTA AREA. TREES ATLANTA WORKS TIRELESSLY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS, ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS OF TREES AND THE NEED TO PROTECT AND EXPAND ATLANTA'S OWN TREE CANOPY. SPECIFIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES INCLUDE OUR IN-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM - URBAN TREETRACKERS AND OUR YOUTH CAMPS - JUNIOR TREEKEEPERS. IN ADDITION, 48 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS PARTICIPATED IN OUR YOUTH TREE TEAM 7-WEEK JOB AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM. A KEY COMPONENT OF OUR YOUTH EDUCATION IS SERVICE LEARNING WHICH ALLOWS STUDENTS TO LEARN BY DOING. CURRENT ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS INCLUDE OUR TREEKEEPERS PROGRAM, TREE WALKS, ATLANTA BELTLINE ARBORETUM WALKING TOURS, SPEAKER SERIES AND OUR ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT AND TREE SALES. AN EDUCATED PUBLIC WILL LEAD TO IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT ATLANTA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WE EDUCATED 15,928 PEOPLE IN FY22.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Levine Co-Exec Dir & Chief Progra | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $126,705 |
Connie Veates Co-Exec Dir & Chief Operat | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $126,494 |
Taylor Baird President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Suzanne Russo 1st V. President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
David Hicks 2nd V. President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Berwyn J Green Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Path Foundation Inc Contractor | 6/29/22 | $738,950 |
Fortune-johnson Llc Contractor | 6/29/22 | $383,232 |
Lord Aeck Sargent Inc Architect Fees | 6/29/22 | $334,468 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $312,912 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,411,315 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,200,186 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $63,420 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,924,413 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $111,346 |
| Investment income | $38,128 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $46,915 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $865,254 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,488 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,987,544 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $257,924 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,201 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,217,816 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,796 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $202,881 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,196 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,692 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $54,332 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $40,657 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $46,196 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $110,048 |
| Insurance | $291,944 |
| All other expenses | $682,221 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,557,253 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $920,235 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,054,379 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,027,518 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,357,785 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $12,126,800 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $123,098 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $348,854 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,830,820 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $493,199 |
| Total assets | $22,282,688 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $417,081 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $338,528 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $773,150 |
| Total liabilities | $1,528,759 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,628,619 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,125,310 |
| 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 | $22,282,688 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Trees Atlanta Inc has recieved totaling $59,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aec Trust Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GROWING. PROTECTING. EDUCATING. CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $7,500 |
Mary Brown Fund Of Atlanta Georgia Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,864,883 |
| Earnings | $492,701 |
| Admin Expense | $23,303 |
| Ending Balance | $3,348,879 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Save Crystal River Crystal River, FL | $721,587 | $6,999,378 |
Trees Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $22,282,688 | $7,987,544 |
Carolina Thread Trail Charlotte, NC | $9,604,448 | $2,824,826 |
Underline Management Organization Inc Miami, FL | $297,490 | $1,360,071 |
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards Asheville, NC | $134,823 | $1,067,088 |
Keep Brevard Beautiful Inc Cocoa, FL | $286,909 | $827,745 |
Community Greening Corp Boca Raton, FL | $200,689 | $868,723 |
Next Level Production And Promotions Vero Beach, FL | $113,958 | $631,686 |
Hitchcock Woods Foundation Aiken, SC | $15,470,595 | $1,411,845 |
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Inc Tampa, FL | $1,042,267 | $680,013 |
Chestatee-Chattahoochee Resource Conservation And Development Area Demorest, GA | $549,963 | $562,282 |
Alabama Pals Inc-People Against A Littered State Inc Montgomery, AL | $331,724 | $591,520 |