Alabama Forestry Foundation
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Montgomery, AL
- Founding
- 10/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 63-0756161
Organization Overview
Alabama Forestry Foundation is located in Montgomery, AL. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Alabama Forestry Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alabama Forestry Foundation 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 12/2023, Alabama Forestry Foundation generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ALABAMA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION WORKS TO PROMOTE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RENEWABLE FOREST RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY, OUR MEMBERS, AND THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BLACK BELT INITIATIVE WAS IMPLEMENTED TO EXPOSE RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ALABAMA'S BLACK BELT REGION TO THE ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ALABAMA'S FOREST INDUSTRY. MEETINGS WITH GUIDANCE COUNSELORS THROUGHOUT THE REGION PROVIDE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ON CAREERS IN FORESTRY AND ENGINEERING AS WELL AS OTHER PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL FIELDS THAT ARE EMPLOYED IN FORESTRY. IN SERVICE TRAINING AND FORESTRY WORKSHOPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS THAT WORK WITH AND ADVISE STUDENTS AND WEEK-LONG SUMMER WORKSHOPS IN FORESTRY AND ENGINEERING ARE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN FORESTRY.
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON K-12 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, LANDOWNERS, AND LOGGERS WITH THE GOAL OF SUSTAINABLY MANAGING ALABAMA'S ABUNDANT AND DIVERSE FOREST RESOURCES.
THE FOUNDATION CARRIES OUT VARIOUS SPECIAL PROJECTS WHICH RANGE FROM HELPING PRIVATE LANDOWNERS BY PROVIDING COST-SHARE INCENTIVES FOR SITE PREPARATION AND PLANTING OF SHORTLEAF PINE, TO FORMING COMMUNITY-BASED BURNING NETWORKS AND WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS PROVIDE ACCESS TO TECHNICAL COST SHARE ASSISTANCE.
THE AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM (ATFS) IS SPONSORED NATIONALLY BY THE AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION AND ADMINISTERED IN ALABAMA BY THE FOUNDATION. TREE FARM SEEKS TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF THE NATION'S PRIVATE FOREST RESOURCES AND TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THOSE FORESTS RESOURCES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE TO PRIVATE FOREST OWNERS. IN ALABAMA, 3.6 MILLION ACRES (MORE THAN 16 % OF THE STATE'S FORESTS) COMPRISING 3,758 DISTINCT PROPERTIES ARE CERTIFIED UNDER TREE FARM'S STRICT ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ray Colvin Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
April Conrad Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rick Frederick Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Issacson Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Jeffreys Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Grant Lovinggood Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
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 | $1,064,133 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,064,133 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,256,541 |
| Investment income | $11,411 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $148,396 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,823 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,071 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,476,587 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,761 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,540 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,339 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,137 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,205 |
| Office expenses | $14,546 |
| Information technology | $158 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,452 |
| Travel | $2,855 |
| 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 | $24,126 |
| Insurance | $16,110 |
| All other expenses | $122,323 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,422,680 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $233,576 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $458,436 |
| 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 | $13,376 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $459,312 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $358,225 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,522,925 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $520,094 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,000 |
| 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 | $26,500 |
| Total liabilities | $565,594 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $631,495 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $325,836 |
| 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 | $1,522,925 |