Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund

Organization Overview

Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund is located in Naperville, IL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund 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, Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund generated $725.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $642.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $1,937,464. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TREE FUND PROVIDES DIRECTED AND COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT PRIMARY AND APPLIED RESEARCH TO INCREASE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROMOTE BEST TECHNIQUES IN ARBORICULTURE, URBAN FORESTRY, AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. IN FY 2021, TREE FUND ISSUED $297,183 IN NEW RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING TO 7 RECIPIENTS IN 7 GRANT LINES WHILE CONTINUING TO MANAGE 15 MULTI-YEAR GRANTS FROM PRIOR FISCAL YEARS.


TREE FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF ARBORICULTURE AND URBAN FORESTRY AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THEREBY ENCOURAGING PROPERTY OWNERS, BUSINESSES, AND MUNICIPALITIES TO MANAGE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTS IN WAYS THAT PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL, CIVIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. THE 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT WAS A FIVE-DAY CYCLING EVENT WITH 8 OUTREACH PROGRAMS ALONG ITS ROUTE. TREE FUND ISSUED 1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANT VALUED AT $5,000, WHILE OFFERING 8 WEBINARS WITH APPROXIMATELY 7,500 ATTENDEES, HOLDING A RESERCH IMPACT SUMMIT OPEN TO ALL ISA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES, ADVERTISING WIDELY AROUND THE COUNTRY AND ISSUING A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TARGETED TO LAY READERS.


TREE FUND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE COLLEGE STUDENTS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN ARBORICULTURE AND URBAN FORESTRY. IN 2021, TREE FUND ISSUED 4 SCHOLARSHIPS VALUED AT A TOTAL OF $20,000.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Russell King
President/ceo
$97,850
Will Nutter
Chairman
$0
Sharon Jean-Philippe
Vice Chair
$0
Ray Henning
Treasurer
$0
Brett Heinrich
Chair Elect
$0
Jacques Brunswick
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$101,452
Related organizations$0
Government grants $88,928
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$528,438
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $47,320
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$718,818
Total Program Service Revenue$6,841
Investment income $0
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 $725,659

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund has awarded $159,494 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BIOCOMPLIANCE CONSULTING

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH

$50,000

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH

$45,639

THE MORTON ARBORETUM

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Lisle, IL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH

$29,236

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STEVENS POINT

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Stevens Point, WI

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH

$24,967

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Athens, GA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH

$9,652
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Tree Fund-Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund has recieved totaling $10,435.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Gift Fund

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$435
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,291,751
Earnings$620,856
Admin Expense$17,766
Net Contributions$127,583
Other Expense$176,969
Ending Balance$5,845,455

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