Fruit Tree Planting Foundation is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Fruit Tree Planting Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fruit Tree Planting 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 12/2021, Fruit Tree Planting Foundation generated $468.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $242.1k 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:
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FTPF PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL AND NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS THROUGH A DIVERSE SET OF PROGRAMS, EACH DESCRIBED IN GREATER DETAIL BELOW. IN TOTAL FOR THIS YEAR, FTPF HAD THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: PLANTED AND DISTRIBUTED 43,825 FRUIT TREES AND SHRUBS TO IMPROVE NUTRITION AND THE ENVIRONMENT (42,859 TREES AND 966 SHRUBS)CREATED 102 ORCHARDS AND TREE DISTRIBUTION EVENTS WORLDWIDE TO ACTIVATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIESTRAINED 2,289 VOLUNTEERS DURING FTPF EVENTS ON HOW TO PLANT TREES IN THEIR REGIONPROVIDED EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CURRICULUM FOR 538 STUDENTS TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTALISTSPROVIDED ADVANCED WORKSHOPS FOR 482 ORCHARD CARETAKERS TO ENSURE TREE SURVIVALTREES PLANTED IN THIS YEARS PROGRAMS, WHEN FULLY MATURE, WILL ON AVERAGE CREATE MORE THAN 6.8 MILLION POUNDS OF OXYGEN, SEQUESTER 8.7 MILLION POUNDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM THE ATMOSPHERE, FILTER 264,000 POUNDS OF SOLID POLLUTANTS FROM THE AIR, AND PRODUCE 1.9 MILLION POUNDS OF FRUITEACH YEAR!
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRUIT RELIEF PROGRAM ($108,116)FTPFS FRUIT RELIEF PROGRAM INVOLVES STRATEGICALLY PLANTING FRUIT TREES WHERE THE HARVEST WILL MOST BENEFIT POVERTY-STRICKEN COMMUNITIESIN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND INTERNATIONAL HUNGER RELIEF SITESAND DISTRIBUTING FRUIT TREES DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES IN NEED TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF NUTRITION IN THEIR BACKYARDS FOR DECADES TO FOLLOW. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON FRUIT TREE CARE ARE ALSO PROVIDED AT VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND DISTRIBUTION EVENTS. AS A RESULT OF SUCH ORCHARD DONATIONS, LIFE-SAVING SUSTENANCE IS PROVIDED AND LOCAL VOLUNTEERS, MANY OF WHOM ARE IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS THEMSELVES, ARE EMPOWERED TO TAKE ACTION FOR THEIR ENVIRONMENT.
FRUITFUL COMMUNITIES ($59795)THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES, NONPROFITS SUCH AS FOOD BANKS, AND PUBLIC PARKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO CREATE COMMUNITY ORCHARDS, WHICH PROVIDE A LONG-TERM SOURCE OF NUTRITION FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
FRUIT TREE 101 PROGRAM ($20,793) FTPFS FRUIT TREE 101 PROGRAM DONATES AND PLANTS FRUIT TREE ORCHARDS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ALL LEVELS, AROUND THE WORLD, TO PROVIDE GENERATIONS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WITH HEALTHY NUTRITION OPTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN PLANTINGS WITH FTPF ADMINISTERING A CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTHY NUTRITION, THEREBY INSPIRING NEW GROUPS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. MANY SCHOOLS USE THE ORCHARDS AS OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS TO TEACH CONCEPTS IN BOTANY AND ECOLOGY. ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIAL WROTE THAT THEY EXPECT THE ORCHARDS TO LAST FOR DECADES, GIVING OUR STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE ORCHARDS ALSO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF PRODUCE FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION IN SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cem Akin VP And CFO | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $46,620 |
David Wolfe President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ayca Akin Bartlett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $16,050 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $349,571 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $172,785 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $365,621 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $102,146 |
Investment income | $862 |
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 | $468,629 |
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. | $46,620 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,867 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,958 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $8,174 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $2,353 |
All other expenses | $27,502 |
Total functional expenses | $242,080 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,317,202 |
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 | $996,500 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $170,017 |
Total assets | $2,483,719 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $3,122 |
Total liabilities | $3,122 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,480,597 |
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 | $2,483,719 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fruit Tree Planting Foundation has recieved totaling $4,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Trapp Family Foundation Inc Novi, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $4,500 |
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