Up With Trees Inc
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Tulsa, OK
- Founding
- 05/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 73-1001180
Organization Overview
Up With Trees Inc is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Up With Trees Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Up With Trees 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, Up With Trees Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BEAUTIFY AND IMPROVE THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT IN THE TULSA METROPOLITAN AREA BY PLANTING AND MAINTAINING TREES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND LIVABILITY BENEFITS OF TULSA'S URBAN FOREST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLANTING AND MAINTAINING TREES IN THE GREATER TULSA AREA: ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE TULSA METRO AREA BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM BECAUSE THE THOUSANDS OF TREES PLANTED AND MAINTAINED BY UP WITH TREES CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT AND MORE LIVABLE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCREASES THE CITY'S CANOPY COVER AND SERVES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PRESERVING AND PROMOTING TULSA'S URBAN FOREST.
TREE SCHOOL - THROUGH TREE SCHOOL, UP WITH TREES PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A 4-WEEK ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE THAT TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES AS WELL AS HOW TREES AFFECT OUR EVERYDAY LIVES FROM THE AIR THAT WE BREATHE TO THE PAPER THAT WE WRITE ON. EACH TREE SCHOOL CULMINATES IN A HANDS-ON TREE PLANTING OF APPROXIMATELY 25 TREES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY WITH THE STUDENTS. THE GOAL OF TREE SCHOOL IS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HEALTHY TREES ON PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUSES AND UTILIZE TREES AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL. NOT ONLY DOES OUR TREE SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDE A HANDS-ON TIE-IN FOR STUDENTS' MATH, SCIENCE, LITERACY AND HISTORY CURRICULUM, BUT IT ALSO ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE ACTIVE OUTDOORS, TAKE AN INTEREST IN BEAUTIFYING THEIR SCHOOL, AND BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER.
CITIZEN FORESTER TRAINING: THIS VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMBINES CLASSROOM AND FIELD TRAINING FROM TULSA'S TOP ARBORISTS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND KNOWLEDGE. AFTER FOUR WEEKS OF CLASSROOM AND HANDS-ON TRAINING (INCLUDING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PRUNING), SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES BECOME PART OF AN ELITE VOLUNTEER CORPS THAT PLANTS AND MAINTAINS TREES IN PARKS AND OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE TULSA METRO AREA. CITIZEN FORESTERS ALSO BECOME ENTHUSIASTIC ADVOCATES OF URBAN FORESTRY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Grantham Executive Dir. | Officer | 60 | $123,255 |
Shawn Davis Associate Dir | Officer | 40 | $74,156 |
Kathy Vancuren Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Wallace President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stewart Swayze 2nd Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Brockman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Davey Tree Expert Co | 12/30/16 | $182,759 |
Siteone John Deere Landscapes | 12/30/16 | $273,651 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $69,318 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $59,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $162,989 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $47,840 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $291,307 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,075,396 |
| Investment income | $70,148 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $25,209 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$61,697 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,403,862 |
| 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. | $266,055 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,722 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $520,793 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,914 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,463 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,024 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,306 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,964 |
| Office expenses | $44,640 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,348 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,200 |
| Interest | $288 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $142,181 |
| Insurance | $18,991 |
| All other expenses | $10,819 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,673,392 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,134 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,505 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $106,064 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $183,316 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,960 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,281,759 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,205,883 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,359 |
| Total assets | $4,878,980 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,080 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $863,524 |
| 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 | $147,807 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,099,411 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,779,569 |
| 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 | $4,878,980 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Up With Trees Inc has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Forbes Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: TREE MAINTENANCE ON PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Up With Trees Inc Tulsa, OK | $4,878,980 | $1,403,862 |
Genesis Project Jones, OK | $1,207,080 | $1,771,271 |
Tree Folks Inc Del Valle, TX | $431,212 | $993,795 |
Council Of Western State Foresters Edgewater, CO | $193,791 | $822,782 |
Arkansas Forestry Association Little Rock, AR | $453,718 | $571,918 |
Forest Releaf Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $1,063,207 | $854,414 |
Trees For Life Inc Wichita, KS | $639,719 | $354,883 |
Lexington Woods Owners Committee Inc Houston, TX | $573,154 | $417,421 |
Rise And Shine Ministries Incorporated Dallas, TX | $180,517 | $379,104 |
Arra And Eva Woods Charitable Trust Ua 715-992192 Dallas, TX | $1,323,873 | $108,829 |
Austin Woods And Waters Club Austin, TX | $54,693 | $82,648 |
Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance Frisco, CO | $129,009 | $0 |