Friends Of Trees is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Friends Of Trees employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Trees 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 08/2021, Friends Of Trees generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 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 BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PLANT, CARE FOR, AND LEARN ABOUT TREES AND GREEN SPACES IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEIGHBORHOOD TREES PROGRAM (NT) - THE NT PROGRAM ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS HOMEOWNERS WHO WISH TO PLANT TREES ALONG THEIR PLANTING STRIPS AND IN THEIR YARDS. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE THE URBAN FOREST CANOPY IN METROPOLITAN AREAS IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON USING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PLANT TREES. FOT COORDINATES ALL ASPECTS OF VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING ACTIVITIES, FROM TREE SELECTION TO PERMIT APPROVAL, TO PROCURING AND PLANTING TREES WITH HOMEOWNERS IN OVER 120 NEIGHBORHOODS IN EIGHT CITIES IN THE REGION.
GREENSPACE PROGRAM (GS) - THE GS PROGRAM WORKS TO RESTORE NATURAL AREAS IN BOTH RIPARIAN AND UPLAND HABITAT AREAS IN THE REGION. THE GS PROGRAM WORKS IN SEVERAL WATERSHEDS IN THE REGION TO RESTORE TRADITIONAL SALMON HABITAT AND NATIVE BIRD HABITAT UTILIZING ALL NATIVE PLANTS AND TREES.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOT PROMOTES COMMUNITY AND THE VALUE AND BENEFITS OF TREES AND HEALTHY GREEN SPACES THROUGHOUT PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES. THROUGH A DIVERSE LIST OF PARTNERS, FOT CREATES A NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, MUNICIPAL PARTNERS, AND OTHER LOCAL GROUPS THAT WORK TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL, A MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITY FOR ALL. FRIENDS OF TREES MAKES CONNECTIONS THROUGH TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS, DOOR TO DOOR CANVASSING, TABLING, PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PAID MEDIA, AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Whitney Dorer Interim E.d. | Officer | 40 | $93,163 |
Mary Harrell Office Mgr/cfo | Officer | 40 | $65,749 |
Phoebe Kruger Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Toshio Suzuki Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rich Wilhelmi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Schulties Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $432,656 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,094,650 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $611,180 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,138,486 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $94,050 |
Investment income | $10,901 |
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 | $3,278,068 |
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. | $229,418 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,760 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,098,265 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $149,199 |
Payroll taxes | $149,650 |
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 | $325,603 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $33,369 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,847 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,357 |
Interest | $23,231 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,941 |
Insurance | $43,465 |
All other expenses | $18,015 |
Total functional expenses | $2,544,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,548,361 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $65,222 |
Accounts receivable, net | $102,934 |
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 | $11,191 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $710,192 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $49,487 |
Total assets | $2,487,496 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,982 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $10,500 |
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 | $468,727 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $550,209 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,862,020 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,267 |
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 | $2,487,496 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that Friends Of Trees has recieved totaling $531,501.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Environment | $111,441 |
Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF THIS ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND EXPAND TREE CANOPY IN 17 CITIES ACROSS SIX COUNTIES IN OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON | $89,000 |
Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR PURPOSE: TO EXPAND AND ENRICH AN URBAN FORESTRY AND RESTORATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR BIPOC YOUTH AND ADULTS | $89,000 |
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. | $79,750 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $34,400 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,410 |
Beg. Balance | $93,077 |
Earnings | $9,410 |
Ending Balance | $102,487 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA | $318,771,213 | $30,206,948 |
Friends Of The Urban Forests San Francisco, CA | $3,974,896 | $3,821,029 |
The East Cut Community Benefit District San Francisco, CA | $5,881,818 | $4,536,554 |
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association Seattle, WA | $24,457,767 | $4,792,489 |
Mission Viejo Environmental Assoc Irvine, CA | $1,825,665 | $3,094,990 |
Friends Of Trees Portland, OR | $2,487,496 | $3,278,068 |
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance North Bend, WA | $1,858,016 | $3,076,594 |
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Quincy, CA | $1,393,434 | $2,184,509 |
Hollywood Beautification Team Hollywood, CA | $4,643,994 | $1,882,716 |
Pacoima Beautiful Pacoima, CA | $1,432,847 | $1,936,426 |
Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council Paisley, OR | $371,645 | $1,294,360 |
Ejewel Foundation Rowland Heights, CA | $11,126,912 | $11,115,731 |