Alabama Forest Owners Assn is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (L50) the organization is classified as: Homeowners & Tenants Associations, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Alabama Forest Owners Assn employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alabama Forest Owners Assn is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Alabama Forest Owners Assn generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 5 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 BUSINESS AND PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND REPRESENT THE INTEREST OF OWNERS OF FOREST LANDS IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA; TO MAKE ALABAMA FOREST OWNERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE FOREST RESOURCE GROUP IN THE STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION AS MENTIONED IN THE MISSION STATEMENT IS TGO AID THE FOREST OWNERS IN THE AREA OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA WITH HELP IN THE PROMOTION, PROTECTION, AND REPRESENTATION OF THEIR INTERESTS OF THEIR FOREST LANDS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS DONE THIS BY PROVIDING REASONABLY PRICED GROUP INSURANCE POLICY COVERAGE FOR ITS MEMBERS FOR TIMBERLAND AND JUNTING LEASE LIABILITY PURPOSES. THEY ALSO PROVIDE A NEWSLETTER CALLED CAPITAL IDEAS PROVIDING LISTINGS OF NUMEROUS GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATION BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES ON FORESTRY RELATED TOPICS. THEY ALSO PROMOTE SEMINARS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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R Lee Laechelt Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 26 | $68,671 |
W Perry Stowe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James W Gewin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Ford Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan P Dooley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William L Forbes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $159,317 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $11,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $375 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $170,892 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,850,931 |
Investment income | $125,399 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,264 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,169,486 |
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. | $68,671 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,671 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $249,562 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,381 |
Payroll taxes | $24,570 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,097 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,865 |
Office expenses | $21,013 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,080 |
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 | $8,061 |
All other expenses | $76,729 |
Total functional expenses | $2,055,166 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,997 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,118 |
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 | $1,184,201 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,804 |
Total assets | $1,303,120 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,394 |
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 | $14,394 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,288,726 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,303,120 |