Northern Forest Center Inc
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $136.6k
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Concord, NH
- Founding
- 08/1996
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 22-3458955
Organization Overview
Northern Forest Center Inc is located in Concord, NH. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Northern Forest Center Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Forest 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 04/2022, Northern Forest Center Inc generated $6.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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.
Since 2019, Northern Forest Center Inc has awarded 114 individual grants totaling $2,742,575. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 1997, THE NORTHERN FOREST CENTER IS A REGIONAL INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT PARTNER CREATING RURAL VIBRANCY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE, ECONOMY, AND THE FORESTED LANDSCAPE ACROSS THE 30-MILLION-ACRE NORTHERN FOREST OF NORTHERN MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, AND NEW YORK. WE BRING COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP, NEW IDEAS, PROGRAM DELIVERY, INVESTMENT, AND PUBLIC POLICY EXPERTISE TO RENEW THE PRIDE, PURPOSE AND VITALITY OF THE REGION'S COMMUNITIES WHILE ADVANCING A FOREST STEWARDSHIP ETHIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOPING VIBRANT RURAL COMMUNITIES: THE CENTER STRENGTHENS THE VITALITY OF RURAL COMMUNITIES AND THEIR ABILITY TO ATTRACT NEW RESIDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS SEEKING QUALITY OF LIFE, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD. HIGHLIGHTS OF FY2022 INCLUDE: CONTINUING PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT (THROUGH OUR SUBSIDIARY SUSTAINABLE FOREST FUTURES) AND COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMING IN LANCASTER, NH, AND MILLINOCKET, ME; ASSISTING THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK, ME TO CREATE A 646-ACRE COMMUNITY FOREST; COORDINATING MAINE WEST, A COLLABORATIVE OF DIVERSE NON-PROFITS IN BETHEL, RUMFORD, SOUTH PARIS, AND NORWAY, ME; MANAGING THE ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY RECREATION ALLIANCE AND PROVIDING GRANTS FOR LOCAL RECREATION PROJECTS; IMPLEMENTING THE FIRST YEAR OF THE ATTRACTING NEW RESIDENTS STRATEGY IN THE ADIRONDACKS WHICH INCLUDED SUPPORTING PROJECTS IN TUPPER LAKE, ELIZABETHTOWN, KEENE, AND CHESTER, NY; AND FACILITATING THE BIKE BORDERLANDS COLLABORATIVE TO CREATE QUALITY MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCES IN GORHAM, FRANCONIA, LITTLETON, AND BETHLEHEM, NH; BETHEL AND CARRABASSETT VALLEY, ME; EAST BURKE AND CRAFTSBURY, VT; AND EAST HEREFORD, QUEBEC. DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NORTHERNFOREST.ORG.
CATALYZING INNOVATION IN THE FOREST ECONOMY: THE CENTER HELPS CREATE AND IMPROVE JOBS AND BUILD LOCAL WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADVANCE A REGIONAL LAND ETHIC AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE FOREST. THE CENTER'S PROGRAM WORK FOCUSES IN THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS:-WOOD HEAT: THE AUTOMATED WOOD HEAT PROGRAM HAS, SINCE INCEPTION, REDUCED GREENHOUSE GAS IMPACT BY 9,400 TONS BY SUBSTITUTING WOOD PELLETS FOR MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION GALLONS OF FOSSIL FUELS, GENERATING $8.1 MILLION IN POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE REGION.-WOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING: THIS PROGRAM HAS INVESTED IN REGIONAL MARKETING TO EXPAND WOOD HEAT; ENGINEERING FOR A WOOD-FIRED DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM IN BURLINGTON, VT; CERTIFIED LOGGER PROGRAMS IN NY, VT AND NH; NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN ORONO, ASHLAND, BINGHAM, AND EAST MILLINOCKET, ME; AND A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT OF USING DOMESTIC HARDWOODS IN MILITARY VEHICLES, LEVERAGING AN ADDITIONAL $2.4-MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE REGION'S WOOD PRODUCTS ECONOMY. -BUSINESS ASSISTANCE: THE NORTHERN FOREST BOARD FORUM PROVIDED CEOS FROM WOOD PRODUCT COMPANIES IN ME AND VT WITH BUSINESS COACHING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.-RURAL DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT: THE CENTER GUIDED COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM OF VERMONT, COOS COUNTY OF NH, AND OXFORD COUNTY OF ME, TO MANAGE THEIR ASSETS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH THE RURAL TOURISM ACADEMY. DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NORTHERNFOREST.ORG.
PROVIDING DYNAMIC REGIONAL LEADERSHIP: THE CENTER PROVIDES REGIONAL LEADERSHIP, ADVOCATES FOR, AND SUPPORTS THRIVING COMMUNITIES AND HEALTHY FORESTS BY INCREASING FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN THE REGION, AND DEVELOPING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT MEET EMERGING NEEDS.-THE NORTHERN FOREST FUND: SECURED NEARLY $9 MILLION IN INVESTMENT COMMITMENTS TO THE NORTHERN FOREST FUND, AN IMPACT FUND FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROJECTS.-COLLABORATION: RAISED $240,000 FOR PARTNERS' PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT FOREST CONSERVATION, BROADBAND EXPANSION, AND MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS AND PROGRAMS.-ADVOCACY FOR THE FUTURE OF THE NORTHERN FOREST: DEVELOPED AND ADVOCATED FOR INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICY SERVING RURAL COMMUNITIES. DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NORTHERNFOREST.ORG.
FEES PAID FOR BOARD MEETINGS
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Riley President | Officer | 40 | $149,441 |
Jim Tibbetts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Celina Adams Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sean Ross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tabitha Bowling Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christine Heinrich Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,238,577 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,200,129 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $245,445 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,438,706 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $86,060 |
| Investment income | $4,772 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,397 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,530,935 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $722,353 |
| 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. | $181,432 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,143 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,029,857 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,834 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,614 |
| Payroll taxes | $91,430 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,449 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,151 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $63,298 |
| Information technology | $15,515 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,518 |
| Travel | $26,122 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,753 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,910 |
| Insurance | $9,292 |
| All other expenses | $1,639 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,026,588 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $125,430 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,091,623 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,560,874 |
| 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 | $8,483 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,311 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $136,607 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $913,064 |
| Total assets | $6,912,392 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,016 |
| Grants payable | $89,994 |
| 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 | $850,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,029,010 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,484,540 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,398,842 |
| 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 | $6,912,392 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northern Forest Center Inc has awarded $699,343 in support to 32 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Farmington, ME PURPOSE: Tourism applications | $50,000 |
Montpelier, VT PURPOSE: Tourism applications | $50,000 |
LAKESHORE VENTURES PURPOSE: Tourism applications | $50,000 |
FUTURE IQ PURPOSE: Tourism applications | $49,000 |
Portland, ME PURPOSE: Tourism applications | $45,000 |
Berlin, NH PURPOSE: Tourism applications | $36,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Northern Forest Center Inc has recieved totaling $10,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lintilhac Foundation Shelburne, VT PURPOSE: EXPANDING WOODHEAT IN VERMONT | $10,000 |
Meadowhill Fund Inc Charlotte, VT PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ORG. -OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pike School Inc Andover, MA | $31,746,911 | $18,230,890 |
North Atlantic States Carpenters Labor Management Program Boston, MA | $29,841,142 | $12,688,057 |
German International School Boston Inc Allston, MA | $14,706,954 | $10,594,981 |
Whitinsville Christian School Whitinsville, MA | $27,818,325 | $8,582,823 |
Population Media Center Inc South Burlington, VT | $17,476,959 | $10,610,118 |
Up Education Network Inc Dorchester, MA | $3,246,935 | $4,839,856 |
Be The Change Inc Brookline, MA | $1,007,559 | $5,361,183 |
Barrington Stage Co Inc Pittsfield, MA | $11,360,632 | $6,989,508 |
Bpe Inc Roxbury, MA | $4,070,890 | $4,376,888 |
Education Pioneers Inc Boston, MA | $3,852,911 | $7,241,689 |
Clark School For Creative Learning Inc Rowley, MA | $470,330 | $3,157,918 |
Nantucket Partnership For Children Inc Nantucket, MA | $10,096,457 | $5,066,447 |