California Urban Forests Council is located in Laguna Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, California Urban Forests Council employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Urban Forests Council 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, California Urban Forests Council generated $910.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $902.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 9 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 CALIFORNIA URBAN FORESTS COUNCIL (CAUFC) WAS FOUNDED IN 1968 AS THE FIRST URBAN FOREST COUNCIL IN THE NATION. WE ENVISION THRIVING AND PROSPEROUS CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES TRANSFORMED BY HEALTHY TREES AND GREEN SPACES. WE ADVANCE SMART INVESTMENT IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES AND COLLABORATIVE ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PLANTED 180 TREES, FUNDED BY CAL FIRE GRANT, DONE BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR. ESTABLISHED MAINTENANCE AND WATERING OF 2097 TREE, FUNDED BY CAL FIRE, DONE BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR. ORGANIZED THE CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON URBAN FORESTRY'S ROLE IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND EQUITY (SHADES OF WELL BEING). LAUNCHED THE "SAVE UR SHADE" CAMPAIGN WITH A FOCUS ON DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TREE CANOPY. HELD FOUR REGIONAL WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS ON URBAN FORESTRY. CREATED WATER-SAVING MATERIALS FOR DROUGHT CONDITIONS. CREATED ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY REGADING MANAGEMENT OF TREES TO REDUCE FIRE RISK IN THE WILDLANDS/URBAN INTERFACE(WUI).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nancy Hughes Exec Director | 40 | $130,987 | |
Deborah Etheredge | 40 | $93,032 | |
Dorothy Abeyta | 10 | $28,153 | |
Morgan Beckett | 2 | $4,665 | |
Nancy Sappinton Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Gaskin Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $867,549 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $39,184 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $906,733 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,251 |
Investment income | $14 |
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 | $910,744 |
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. | $130,987 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,197 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $125,850 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | -$3,346 |
Payroll taxes | $20,239 |
Fees for services: Management | $45,141 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,287 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,831 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,934 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,648 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,251 |
All other expenses | -$8,468 |
Total functional expenses | $902,523 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $147,448 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,071 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $185,756 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $338,276 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,867 |
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 | $205 |
Total liabilities | $94,072 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $231,056 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,148 |
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 | $338,276 |