The Forest Stewards Guild
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 79
- Location
- Santa Fe, NM
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 85-0446866
Organization Overview
The Forest Stewards Guild is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Forest Stewards Guild employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest Stewards Guild 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 12/2023, Forest Stewards Guild generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 8 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
THE FOREST STEWARDS GUILD PRACTICES AND PROMOTES ECOLOGICALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY AS A MEANS OF SUSTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF FOREST ECOSYSTEMS AND THE PEOPLE DEPENDENT UPON THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC LANDS: FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES, THE GUILD HAS PARTNERED WITH PUBLIC LANDS MANAGERS AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT RELY ON THOSE PUBLIC LANDS. WE HAVE HELPED DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR RESTORATION, MANAGEMENT, AND WILDFIRE RESILIENCE. IN THE 2-3-2 PARTNERSHIP LANDSCAPE, THE GUILD IS FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE RESTORATION ACROSS TWO WATERSHEDS, THREE RIVERS, AND TWO STATES (NM AND CO). WE HELPED DRAFT A COMPREHENSIVE MONITORING PLAN AND SECURED OVER TWO MILLION DOLLARS OF NEW FUNDING FOR THE REGION. IN ADDITION, OUR CREWS ARE ASSISTING WITH PRESCRIBED BURNS TO IMPROVE THE REGION'S ECOLOGICAL HEALTH. WE SHARE THE LESSONS WE'VE LEARNED NATIONWIDE. FOR EXAMPLE, WE SUPPORT FEDERAL POLICY EFFORTS TO CONSERVE EXISTING OLD- GROWTH FORESTS AND FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF OLD FOREST CONDITIONS IN NEW AREAS.
VARIOUS OTHER PROJECTS
SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOREST STEWARDS: SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE GUILD'S FOREST STEWARDS YOUTH CORPS (FSYC) PROGRAM HAS EMPLOYED OVER 700 YOUTH, ACHIEVED 300,000 HOURS OF CONSERVATION SERVICE AND EDUCATION, AWARDED OVER 200 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT, AND INVESTED OVER 7 MILLION IN RURAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITIES. FSYC MEMBERS HAVE GONE ON TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BECOME STRONG LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE GUILD IS BUILDING ON THIS SUCCESS WITH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOREST STEWARDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, VERMONT, AND VIRGINIA.
STEWARDSHIP: ECOLOGICALLY BASED STEWARDSHIP IS AT THE CORE OF THE GUILD'S WORK. PRACTICING THE STEWARDSHIP THAT WE PROMOTE IS CRITICAL TO UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES TO GOOD MANAGEMENT. STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ENGAGE OUR STAFF AND GUILD MEMBERS IN RESTORATION, HABITAT IMPROVEMENT, AND OTHER FOREST MANAGEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, THROUGH A NEW PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE THE GUILD IS HELPING REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS FROM NATIONAL PARKS IN PENNSYLVANIA. IN THE COASTAL CAROLINAS, THE GUILD WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH DEMONSTRATION SITES FOR ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD FORESTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexander Evans Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $93,346 |
V Alaric Sample Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Holian Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amber Ellering Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kaarsten Turner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bill Bradley Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mountain Studies Institute Forest Restorat | 12/30/23 | $194,422 |
Wegner Cpa's Llp Accounting | 12/30/23 | $113,033 |
Honey Boy Ranch Llc Forest Restorat | 12/30/23 | $104,125 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $29,002 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,488,429 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $344,086 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,861,517 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $232,799 |
| Investment income | $4,284 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20,796 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,123,682 |
| 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. | $98,013 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,921 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,577,897 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,595 |
| Other employee benefits | $221,137 |
| Payroll taxes | $141,641 |
| 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 | $601,964 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $41,324 |
| Information technology | $17,412 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,857 |
| Travel | $147,454 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,723 |
| Interest | $70 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,775 |
| Insurance | $24,024 |
| All other expenses | $5,021 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,153,938 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,472 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $198,545 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,680 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $442,544 |
| 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 | $55,357 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $343,413 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $94,755 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $60,261 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,358,027 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,703 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $235,670 |
| 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 | $59,632 |
| Total liabilities | $481,005 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $546,312 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $330,710 |
| 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 | $1,358,027 |