Trees Foundation is located in Redway, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Trees Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trees 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 06/2023, Trees Foundation generated $900.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $447.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.5% per year over the past 4 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
TREES FOUNDATION MISSION IS TO RESTORE THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF CALIFORNIA'S NORTH COAST BY EMPOWERING & ASSISTING REGIONAL COMMUNITY BASED EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LAND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAVE CALIFORNIA SALMON PROJECT: THE SAVE CALIFORNIA SALMON PROJECT SUPPORTS THE FISHERIES AND WATER PROTECTION WORK OF NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES, AND ADVOCATES TO EFFECTIVE POLICY CHANGE FOR CLEAN WATER, FISHERIES AND COMMUNITIES. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IS CONSIDERING RESTORING FLOWS ON SOME NORTH COAST RIVERS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA WATER ACTION PLAN. SEVEN DAMS ON THE KLAMATH AND EEL RIVERS ARE UP FOR RELICENSING. THESE DAMS PROVIDE VERY LITTLE POWER, BUT BLOCK HUNDREDS OF MILES OF FISH HABITAT. THIS PAST YEAR SCS CONTINUED EFFORTS TO SUPPORT DAM REMOVAL, AGRICULTURAL POLLUTION REGULATION, AND FLOWS FOR FISH.
FIRE PROGRAMS: OUR FIRE PROGRAM IS ENGAGED IN ORGANIZING WITH OTHER NON PROFITS AND STATE AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE BEST FOREST HEALTH PRACTICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS. WE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN BOTH GRANT WRITING AND IMPLEMENTATION. OUR TEAM HAS ALSO BEEN CONTRACTED TO DO OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND PLAN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THIS WORK.
NO. MENDO ERA : NORTHERN MENDOCINO ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY ALLIANCE IS A GROUP OF MENDOCINO CITIZENS THAT ARE WORKING TO UPLIFT BOTH THE LAND AND PEOPLE OF MENDOCINO COUNTY. THE FOCUS IS TO CREATE CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE LOCAL WORK FORCE IN THE SCOPE OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY JOBS, AND CREATING ADDED VALUE PRODUCTS THAT CAN COME FROM THE FUEL REDUCTION WORK TO CREATE HEALTHIER FORESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Susan Barsotti President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Leib Ostrow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lenya Quinn-Davidson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bill Eastwood Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ali Freedlund Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Redfeather Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $832,397 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $832,397 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,899 |
Investment income | $8,811 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $900,107 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $225,829 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $97,117 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,780 |
Fees for services: Management | $37,954 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,737 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $654 |
Office expenses | $7,401 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,938 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,483 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,341 |
All other expenses | $4,817 |
Total functional expenses | $447,937 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,904 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $872,595 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,043 |
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 | $903,542 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133 |
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 | $4,282 |
Total liabilities | $4,415 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $852,329 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $46,798 |
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 | $903,542 |
Over the last fiscal year, Trees Foundation has awarded $27,300 in support to 29 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HUMBOLDT BAYKEEPERS PURPOSE: Support | $1,750 |
MATTOLE RESTORATION COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support | $3,000 |
MID KLAMATH WATERSHED COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support | $1,500 |
SANCTUARY FOREST PURPOSE: Support | $2,000 |
WOMEN'S FOREST SANCTUARY PURPOSE: Support | $3,000 |
FRIENDS OF THE LOST COAST PURPOSE: Support | $1,500 |