Speak For The Trees Inc, operating under the name Speak For The Trees Boston, is located in Dorchester, MA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Speak For The Trees Boston employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Speak For The Trees Boston 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, Speak For The Trees Boston generated $502.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $356.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 41.3% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE SIZE AND HEALTH OF THE URBAN TREE CANOPY IN BOSTON
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION VIEWS TREE PLANTING, CARE, AND STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY TO CONNECT RESIDENTS TO THEMSELVES, THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD, AND THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES AND THE ROLE THAT EVERY RESIDENT CAN TAKE IN PLANTING AND CARING FOR TREES. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND MORE DEEPLY ENGAGE RESIDENTS IN THEIR WORK.THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PARTNERING WITH THE NUMEROUS EXISTING LOCAL AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A HEALTHY URBAN FOREST. THROUGH ROBUST COLLABORATIONS AND SHARED BEST PRACTICES, THE ORGANIZATION CREATES CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS, GEOGRAPHY, AND STRUCTURE OF EACH NEIGHBORHOOD. THE ORGANIZATION ENVISIONS A CITY WITH A HEALTHY TREE CANOPY THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT ISSUES OF EQUITY SUCH AS DIVERSITY, RACE, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, AND GEOGRAPHY.THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR UPDATED MUNICIPAL POLICIES GOVERNING TREE PLANTING, NEIGHBORHOOD PRIORITIZATION, AND LENGTH OF CARE TO ENSURE TREES ARE EFFICIENTLY PLANTED AND STRATEGICALLY PLACED IN COMMUNITIES THAT NEED THEM MOST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Meshoulam PHD Co-Founder & Executive Dir | Officer | 40 | $73,996 |
Dr S Atyia Martin Cem Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joseph Stein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amanda Rich Clerk & Former Program Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Grey Lee Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrew Droste 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 | $33,545 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $468,713 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $502,258 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $502,557 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,591 |
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. | $75,616 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,441 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $104,712 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,875 |
Other employee benefits | $9,739 |
Payroll taxes | $19,434 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,330 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,805 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,653 |
Information technology | $4,211 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,032 |
Travel | $6,960 |
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 | $1,632 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $356,799 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,068 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,839 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $101,206 |
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 | $2,681 |
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 | $392,794 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,450 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $50,000 |
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 | $47,941 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $183,391 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$25,790 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $235,193 |
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 | $392,794 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Speak For The Trees Inc has recieved totaling $135,574.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $38,200 |
American Forests Washington, DC PURPOSE: American Forests Career Exploration and Tree Equity Partnership and Mobilization Project | $27,590 |
Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: FOR OPERATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $20,000 |
Boston After School & Beyond Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE SUMMER LEARNING COMMUNITY | $19,134 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $15,600 |
Cabot Family Charitable Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSES | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Keep America Beautiful Inc Stamford, CT | $6,867,452 | $5,357,757 |
New York Restoration Project New York, NY | $17,760,231 | $5,638,155 |
Nurture Nature Foundation New York, NY | $30,506,291 | $2,642,254 |
Wethersfield Foundation Inc Amenia, NY | $44,341,605 | $3,639,809 |
Terracorps Inc Lowell, MA | $871,956 | $1,570,866 |
Design Trust For Public Space Inc New York, NY | $2,416,344 | $3,238,139 |
Rockaway Waterfront Alliance Inc Far Rockaway, NY | $3,824,993 | $1,308,844 |
Center For Urban Pedagogy Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,231,427 | $1,644,215 |
Fund For Park Avenue New York Inc New York, NY | $3,933,284 | $1,156,254 |
Greenway Heritage Conservancy Hrv Inc Albany, NY | $312,684 | $639,651 |
Open Space Alliance For North Brooklyn Inc Brooklyn, NY | $93,074 | $410,074 |
Groundwork Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | $146,013 | $555,184 |