Us Working Group Inc
- Assets
- $993.2k
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 03-0355315
Organization Overview
Us Working Group Inc, operating under the name Forest Stewardship Council - Us, is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forest Stewardship Council - Us employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest Stewardship Council - Us 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, Forest Stewardship Council - Us generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 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
THE GLOBAL MISSION OF THE FSC IS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, SOCIALLY BENEFICIAL AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE WORLD'S FORESTS HERE IN THE US. FSC-US HAS DISTILLED THAT MISSION TO 'ENSURING FOREST STEWARDSHIP'. FSC'S UNIQUE SYSTEM OF TRANSPARENT, BALANCED AND DEMOCRATIC STANDARDS SETTING PROVIDES AN UNPARALLELED TOOL FOR CONSERVING AND MANAGING WORKING FORESTS, PROTECTING ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS, BIODIVERSITY AND THREATENED SPECIES, WATER RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS WHILE PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENHANCE SYSTEM INTEGRITY:THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL SETS STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE FOREST MANAGEMENT AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION. OUR ENTIRE SYSTEM IS BASED ON THESE STANDARDS, SO MAINTAINING THEIR INTEGRITY, RELEVANCE AND IMPACT ARE TOP PRIORITIES. OUR WORK IN THIS AREA INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TANDARDS AND POLICIES AND ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE OUR NORMATIVE FRAMEWORK REFLECTS A CONSENSUS OF THE DIVERSE INTERESTS OF OUR BROAD-BASED MEMBERSHIP.
INCREASE CONSUMER DEMAND:THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL IS A VOLUNTARY, MARKET-BASED SYSTEM THAT RELIES ON COMPANIES AND THEIR CUSTOMERS TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR FSC-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS AND IN TURN SUPPORT GROWTH IN FOREST LANDS PROTECTED UNDER FSC STANDARDS. TO FACILITATE THESE EFFORTS, FSC INVESTS IN CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, ENGAGES COMPANIES TO DEVELOP PROGRESSIVE FOREST PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS, AND WORKS WITH THE PUBLIC SECTOR TO PROMOTE SOUND POLICIES SUPPORTING FOREST STEWARDSHIP. FSC FOCUSES ITS INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN GREEN BUILDING, PAPER AND PRINTING, PACKAGING, FURNITURE AND BIOENERGY.
INCREASE DOMESTIC ACREAGE:INCREASING THE ACREAGE OF FORESTS CERTIFIED TO FSC'S HIGH STANDARDS IS FUNDAMENTAL TO OUR MISSION. TO ENSURE EQUITY, FSC PROMOTES CERTIFICATION ACROSS LAND OWNERSHIP CLASSES INCLUDING AMONG FAMILY FORESTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Mclaren Director Of Marketing | Officer | 40 | $191,107 |
Corey Brinkema President | Officer | 40 | $182,874 |
Amy Clark Eagle Director Of Science And Ce | 40 | $152,293 | |
Sarah Billig Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brent Davies Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $691,007 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $691,007 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,743,830 |
| Investment income | $24 |
| 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 | $2,613,307 |
| 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. | $437,758 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,771 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $564,940 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,475 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,598 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,023 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,596 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $93,325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $815,288 |
| Advertising and promotion | $989 |
| Office expenses | $27,375 |
| Information technology | $400 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,069 |
| Travel | $27,782 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,163 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,404 |
| Insurance | $6,208 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,239,667 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $504,345 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,838 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $148,640 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $13,218 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $72,539 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,650 |
| Total assets | $993,230 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $200,848 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $173,331 |
| 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 | $30,585 |
| Total liabilities | $404,764 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $255,702 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $332,764 |
| 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 | $993,230 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Us Working Group Inc has recieved totaling $28,201.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Environmental Investigation Agency Washington, DC PURPOSE: ORANGUTANS PROTECTION | $20,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $8,201 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Us Working Group Inc Minneapolis, MN | $993,230 | $2,613,307 |
Friends Of The Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Elkhart Lake, WI | $314,487 | $299,349 |
Dovetail Partners Inc Minneapolis, MN | $706,628 | $740,768 |
Trees For Tomorrow Inc Eagle River, WI | $1,421,283 | $444,609 |
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center Spicer, MN | $1,952,875 | $601,157 |
Bowman Woods Swim And Racquet Club Ltd Cedar Rapids, IA | $531,701 | $219,143 |
Friends Of Lapham Peak Unit Delafield, WI | $601,886 | $261,087 |
Kettle Moraine Land Trust Elkhorn, WI | $1,061,713 | $146,102 |
Urban Tree Alliance Madison, WI | $35,070 | $0 |
Minnesota Forest Resources Partnership Bemidji, MN | $8,191 | $0 |
Waterford Woods Property Owners Association Waterford, WI | $31,946 | $0 |
Mitchell Woods & Fox Corporation Custer, SD | $161,640 | $16,377 |