World Forestry Center Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, World Forestry Center Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Forestry Center Inc 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 12/2022, World Forestry Center Inc generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AND INSPIRE CHAMPIONS OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS WE DRIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING BY CURRENT AND FUTURE FORESTRY PROFESSIONALS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EVENTS AND PROGRAMS LIKE OUR ANNUAL WHO WILL OWN THE FOREST? CONFERENCE, ONE OF THE LARGEST TIMBERLAND INVESTMENT CONFERENCES IN THE WORLD; CONVENINGS AND WORKSHOPS LIKE THE NEWLY RELAUNCHED FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO EMPOWER LEADERS FROM ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS TO ENGAGE WITH A CRITICAL ISSUE IMPACTING OUR FORESTS AND OUR COMMUNITIES, STARTING WITH WILDFIRE.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS WE CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT THE PUBLIC TO ITS INTERDEPENDENCE WITH FORESTS. THE HEART OF THIS WORK IS OUR DISCOVERY MUSEUM, WHICH FEATURES INFORMATION ON THE NATURAL SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES, AND CYCLES OF FORESTS, THE HISTORY OF FORESTRY, CULTURE AND INNOVATION, AND THE CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY. THE MUSEUM ALSO FEATURES ART EXHIBITS RELATED TO FORESTRY ISSUES SUCH AS RETHINKING FIRE, WHICH SEEKS TO INSPIRE DIALOGUE THAT WILL INCREASE FOREST RESILIENCY AND CREATE MORE SUSTAINABLE, FIRE-RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO HOST PUBLIC EVENTS; FOR EXAMPLE, AN IN-PERSON DIALOGUE FEATURING THE RETHINKING FIRE ARTIST AND LEAD SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR, AND A VIRTUAL EVENT FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE OF INNOVATIVE TIMBER CONSTRUCTION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph Furia Executive Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $179,493 |
Craig Blair Chair (1/1/22-9/20/22) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sam Cook Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Levesque Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Victor Haley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jeff Nuss Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Lever Architecture Pc Architectural Design Services | 12/30/22 | $963,832 |
Upswell Design Services | 12/30/22 | $299,709 |
Shielz Obletz Johnsen Project Management | 12/30/22 | $120,616 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $505,814 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,931,881 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,437,695 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $642,031 |
Investment income | $113,285 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$171,042 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$203,343 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,380 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,823,506 |
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. | $357,564 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,599 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $695,828 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,250 |
Other employee benefits | $105,722 |
Payroll taxes | $103,802 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $436 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,314 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $60,754 |
Fees for services: Other | $133,507 |
Advertising and promotion | $364,787 |
Office expenses | $175,676 |
Information technology | $35,264 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $210,739 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $98,424 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $422,487 |
Insurance | $37,644 |
All other expenses | $31,644 |
Total functional expenses | $2,899,842 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,396,350 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,200,565 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,098,189 |
Accounts receivable, net | $250,094 |
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 | $9,591 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,303,331 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,819,137 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,407,099 |
Total assets | $23,484,356 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $269,724 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $137,615 |
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 | $407,339 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,296,984 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,780,033 |
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 | $23,484,356 |