New Jersey Tree Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $836.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Jackson, NJ
- Founding
- 02/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 22-3484753
Organization Overview
New Jersey Tree Foundation Inc is located in Jackson, NJ. 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 06/2022, New Jersey Tree Foundation Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Jersey Tree Foundation 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 06/2022, New Jersey Tree Foundation Inc generated $836.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $835.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NJ TREE FOUNDATION IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PLANTING TREES IN NEW JERSEY'S MOST URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS, WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST. THROUGH TREE PLANTING, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PARTNERSHIPS, WE ASSIST NUMEROUS COMMUNITIES IN IMPROVING THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE URBAN AIRSHED REFORESTATION PROGAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED STREET TREE PLANTING PROGRAM THAT BEGAN IN CAMDEN IN 2002 AND HAS EXPANDED INTO SURROUNDING SOUTH JERSEY CITIES. DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY, MANAGE STORMWATER, AND PROVIDE SHADE, THE URBAN AIRSHED REFORESTATION PROGRAM HAS PLANTED 7,000 TREES ALONG CITY STREETS AND IN URBAN PARKS. THE RENAISSANCE TREES PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED REFORESTATION EFFORT THAT BEGAN IN 2006 IN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND SURROUNDING NORTH JERSEY CITIES. CREATED TO INCREASE THE TREE CANOPY, IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEW JERSEY'S LARGEST CITY, THE RENAISSANCE TREES PROGRAM HAS PLANTED 3,500 TREES. EACH TREE PLANTING SEASON, THE GREEN STREETS PROGRAM HIRES MEN UNDER SUPERVISION AS A TREE PLANTING CREW, CREATING TRANSITIONAL JOBS FOR RE-ENTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR EX-OFFENDERS. SINCE SPRING 2006, GREEN STREETS HAS PLANTED 17,000 TREES AND EMPLOYED 113 PAROLEES. GREEN STREETS IS SUPPORTED THROUGH CONTRACTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Simms Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $104,426 |
Jay Kaplan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Franz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pam Zipse Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy Middaugh Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Comery Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $285,289 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250,698 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,930 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $535,987 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $281,719 |
| Investment income | $18,634 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $836,922 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,427 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $238,428 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,837 |
| 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 | $15,565 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,326 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,000 |
| Travel | $40,508 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,691 |
| Insurance | $33,092 |
| All other expenses | $36,969 |
| Total functional expenses | $835,148 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $382,952 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $645,548 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $84,371 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $59,395 |
| 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 | $900 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,475 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,192,641 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,349 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $65,027 |
| 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 | $188,376 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,004,265 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,192,641 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that New Jersey Tree Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $387,409.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TREES FOR TRAILS | $144,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TREES FOR TRAILS | $72,000 |
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. | $54,350 |
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Mkm Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rainforest Alliance Inc New York, NY | $72,175,035 | $54,800,415 |
Rainforest Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $5,978,799 | $7,119,175 |
Land Is Life Inc New York, NY | $3,253,393 | $2,854,140 |
Black Rock Forest Consortium Inc Cornwall, NY | $18,400,249 | $1,388,230 |
Pennsylvania Parks And Forests Foundation Camp Hill, PA | $2,323,828 | $1,533,514 |
Asbury Woods Partnership Erie, PA | $4,724,497 | $753,846 |
John And Alice Forester Charitable Tr Greenville, DE | $13,462,947 | $1,037,100 |
New Jersey Tree Foundation Inc Jackson, NJ | $1,192,641 | $836,922 |
Woods & Wayside International Inc Hopewell, NJ | $484,030 | $300,058 |
North Woods Club Inc Albany, NY | $2,406,716 | $468,849 |
Restore Native Plants Wildlife And Landmark Structures Inc Oakland, NJ | $5,662,019 | $26,516 |
Brentland Woods Inc Rochester, NY | $2,809,509 | $458,784 |