Trees Columbus Inc is located in Columbus, GA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trees Columbus 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 Columbus Inc generated $263.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $252.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TREES COLUMBUS WAS FORMED TO PLANT, PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA'S ENVIRONMENT, ESPECIALLY TREES, URBAN FORESTS AND NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. TREES COLUMBUS IS ALSO CHARGED WITH SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE FOR OUR CITY'S ENVIRONMENT, WORKING WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS TO CREATE A MORE LIVABLE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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570 TREES PLANTED, INCLUDING 70 TREES AT FORT BENNING WITH DELTA COMPANY OCS COORDINATED VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING AT COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF TREE CAMPUS USA INITIATED COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING WITH TREES COLUMBUS PARKS PROJECT AT THEO MCGEE AND LAKEBOTTOM PARKS AND ENGAGED OVER 2,800 INDIVIDUALS DRAFTED CONCEPT PLANS FOR TREE CANOPY RESTORATION AND PARK DEVELOPMENT AT THEO MCGEE AND LAKEBOTTOM PARKS HELD EARTH DAY VIRTUAL WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL WITH NATURE NOW CONDUCTED COVID-SAFE TREE WALKS AT HEATH PARK AND DINGLEWOOD PARK WITH OVER 40 ATTENDEES AT EACH WALK
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dorothy Mcdaniel Executive Direc | 40 | $47,675 | |
Dr George Stanton Board Member | 0 | $0 | |
James Dudley Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Jim Pound President | 0 | $0 | |
Ken Henson Past President | 0 | $0 | |
Dan Amos Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $39,162 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,414 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $154,413 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $214,989 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,688 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,400 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $38,456 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $263,281 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $48,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,660 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $59,866 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,951 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $69,330 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $524 |
Office expenses | $2,475 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $831 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,189 |
All other expenses | $15,167 |
Total functional expenses | $252,130 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,618 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $136,618 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,437 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,437 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $132,181 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $136,618 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Trees Columbus Inc has recieved totaling $7,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $5,500 |
Jordan Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,000 |
Cliboca Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | $1,000 |
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