Trees That Feed Foundation
- Assets
- $492.5k
- Revenue
- $438.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Winnetka, IL
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-2780427
Organization Overview
Trees That Feed Foundation is located in Winnetka, IL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trees That Feed Foundation 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, Trees That Feed Foundation generated $438.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $288.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% 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
PLANTING FRUIT TREES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO FEED PEOPLE, CREATE JOBS, AND BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TREE PLANTING: WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENTS, FARMER ASSOCIATIONS,CHURCHES, AND OTHER NGOS, WE DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 61,381 QUALITY FRUIT TREES, MAINLY TO SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. WE SCREEN OUR BENEFICIARIES FOR AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER CRITERIA. WE PURCHASE TREE SAPLINGS LOCALLY WHERE POSSIBLE OR IMPORT WHERE NECESSARY. THEN WE DISTRIBUTE FOR FREE. SUBSEQUENTLY WE MONITOR THROUGH EMAIL, PHONE CALLS AND GPS LOCATIONS. TREE PLANTING IS OUR CORE MISSION. WE OPERATE OTHER SUPPORTING PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE TREE SURVIVAL,IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY, AND TO REAP ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
SCHOOL FEEDING: WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 28,000 POUNDS OF BREADFRUIT FLOUR AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS, PRODUCED LOCALLY IN HAITI AND JAMAICA. THE FOOD PROVIDES OVER 250,000 MEALS TO 8,000 CHILDREN IN 50 SCHOOLS AND ORPHANAGES. WE PURCHASE THE FOOD FROM LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND DISTRIBUTE FOR FREE. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES TREE SURVIVAL, BOOSTS SMALL AGRIBUSINESSES AND IMPROVED NUTRITION AND EDUCATION IN YOUNG SCHOOLCHILDREN.
EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING: WE PROVIDED FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING GRINDERS, SHREDDERS AND DEHYDRATORS TO NINE ENTREPRENEURS. FRESH FRUIT IS TRANSFORMED INTO TASTY FOOD PRODUCTS WITH A LONG SHELF LIFE. WE PROVIDE BASIC TRAINING IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary L Mclaughlin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $0 |
S Michael Mclaughlin Sec-Treas | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $0 |
Nyree Zerega PHD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael K Renetzky Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenneth Banks PHD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gabriel Osson Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $435,644 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,024 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $435,644 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $220 |
| Investment income | $356 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,694 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $438,914 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,404 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $255,609 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $86 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $825 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,442 |
| Office expenses | $2,467 |
| Information technology | $17,138 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $372 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,122 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $288,763 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $373,325 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $119,153 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $492,478 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $15,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $500 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $476,978 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $492,478 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Trees That Feed Foundation has recieved totaling $75,397.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Buddhist Global Relief Foster City, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF | $20,000 |
Dr Scholl Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: FRUIT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT | $20,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR TREE DONATIONS | $12,500 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR TREE DONATIONS | $12,500 |
Ajana Foundation Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Lazard Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gods Pantry Food Bank Inc Lexington, KY | $29,295,834 | $63,304,764 |
The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri Inc Columbia, MO | $22,373,866 | $57,336,993 |
Dare To Care Inc Louisville, KY | $30,243,323 | $45,399,567 |
Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | $26,296,276 | $43,990,829 |
River Bend Food Reservoir Davenport, IA | $24,095,771 | $42,604,149 |
Operation Food Search Inc St Louis, MO | $20,475,685 | $35,729,892 |
Food Bank Of Iowa Des Moines, IA | $30,639,112 | $46,724,130 |
Feeding America Kentuckys Heartland Inc Elizabethtown, KY | $11,011,567 | $26,861,414 |
Community Harvest Food Bank Of Northeast Indiana Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $14,963,201 | $26,255,760 |
Second Harvest Community Food Bank St Joseph, MO | $4,776,863 | $25,456,301 |
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Urbana, IL | $10,806,668 | $26,487,103 |
Tri State Food Bank Inc Evansville, IN | $11,766,941 | $23,604,678 |