Our City Forest is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Our City Forest employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Our City Forest 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, Our City Forest generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
TO CULTIVATE A GREENER, HEALTHIER URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND A RENEWED SENSE OF COMMUNITY BY INVOLVING SILICON VALLEY RESIDENTS IN THE UNDERSTANDING, PLANTING, AND CARE OF THE URBAN FOREST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TREE PLANTING AND CARE PROGRAM:OUR CITY FOREST PROVIDES SITE ASSESSMENTS, TRAINING, TREES, STAKES, PLANTING ASSISTANCE AND POST-PLANTING INSPECTIONS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. OUR CITY FOREST ALSO PROVIDES VOLUNTEERING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rhonda Berry President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $96,964 |
Irma Balderas Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Beaudoin Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Marla Davies Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christina Egan Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Stewart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,442,433 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $389,267 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,108 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,831,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $243,712 |
Investment income | $1,064 |
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 | $2,101,943 |
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. | $111,882 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,971 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,025,859 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $124,439 |
Payroll taxes | $86,125 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $57,607 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,981 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,161 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $80,404 |
Travel | $19,415 |
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 | $27,303 |
Insurance | $47,274 |
All other expenses | $13,482 |
Total functional expenses | $1,785,550 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $674,247 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $261,774 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $945,529 |
Accounts receivable, net | $78,370 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $130,436 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $43,159 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $204,197 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,161 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $151,499 |
Total assets | $2,505,372 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,041 |
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 | $93,041 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,172,139 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $240,192 |
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 | $2,505,372 |