Trees For The Future Inc
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $8.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Bethesda, MD
- Founding
- 09/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1644869
Organization Overview
Trees For The Future Inc is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 1989. 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, Trees For The Future Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trees For The Future 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 12/2021, Trees For The Future Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVELIHOODS OF IMPOVERISHED FARMERS BY REVITALIZING DEGRADED LANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TREES FOREST GARDEN SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE LOCALLY APPROPRIATE TO HELP FARMERS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD GROW A MIXTURE OF FOOD, FUEL, AND FODDER IN A CLIMATE-SMART SYSTEM THAT BUILDS THE HEALTH OF SOILS AND ENDS FARMERS' RELIANCE ON COSTLY AND DIRTY FOSSIL FUEL-BASED INPUTS. THEY ARE IMPLEMENTED OVER A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD IN IMPOVERISHED FARMING COMMUNITIES ALONG ESTABLISHED TRADE ROUTES IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RELATIVELY EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL MARKETS. ALL PROJECTS ARE LED BY LOCAL LEADERS AND LEAVE A LEGACY OF CAPACITY YEARS AFTER PROJECTS END. AT THE ONSET OF EACH PROJECT, TREES STAFF MEMBERS IDENTIFY OR TRAIN LOCAL TECHNICIANS WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH FARMERS TO DESIGN TAILORED FOREST GARDENS THAT MEET THE DISTINCT NEEDS OF THE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WHERE THE FARMERS ARE LOCATED. CROP AND TREE VARIETIES ARE SELECTED BY THE FARMERS, WITH TREES TECHNICIANS GUIDING FARMER GROUPS THROUGH A METHODOLOGY THAT MAXIMIZES YIELDS WHILE ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE LAND BEING FARMED. THE FOREST GARDEN ENGAGES THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AND SKILL OF LOCAL FARMERS, ALLOWING THEM TO DRAMATICALLY AND PERMANENTLY INCREASE THEIR INCOME, REVITALIZE THEIR DEGRADED LANDS, AND BENEFIT GENERATIONS TO COME. ALL FOREST GARDEN PROJECTS ARE DEVELOPED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT BOTH THE FARM AND LANDSCAPE LEVELS. AT THE FARM LEVEL, THE FOREST GARDEN IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS MANY TREES SOLELY DEDICATED TOWARD SERVING ECOSYSTEM PURPOSES: FAST-GROWING, NITROGEN FIXING TREES BUILD SOILS BY ADDING ORGANIC MATTER TO THE TOPSOIL AND BY FIXING NITROGEN INTO THE SOIL VIA THEIR ROOTS. THESE "GREEN FERTILIZER" TREES ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR FARMERS TO PURCHASE ENVIRONMENTALLY HARMFUL CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS. THE FOREST GARDEN DESIGN ALSO CONSIDERS INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, USING TREES AND VEGETATION TO SERVE AS BARRIERS FOR PESTS AND SOURCES FOR NATURAL PESTICIDES (SUCH AS NEEM TREES), REDUCING THE NEED FOR FARMERS TO PURCHASE HARMFUL CHEMICAL PESTICIDES. AT THE LANDSCAPE LEVEL, FOREST GARDENS ARE ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE ON FORESTS, HELPING TO END THE BATTLE BETWEEN FARMS AND FORESTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Leary Cso/former Exec. Director/ex-Officio | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $180,851 |
Humphrey Mensah Treasurer/snr. Dir. Of Fin/ex-Officio Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $115,417 |
Brian Macnair Director Of Dev. & Marcomms | 40 | $107,437 | |
Brandy Lellou Director Of Programs | 40 | $106,066 | |
Kaylin Nickol Board Secretary & Vice Chair/gov. Comm./exec. Comm | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Brown Board Chair/exec. Comm. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $252,538 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,375,780 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $816,731 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,628,318 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $817 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $155 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,629,484 |
| 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 | $7,316,372 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $189,513 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,805 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,620,022 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $56,958 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $125,742 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $152,639 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $189,674 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,924 |
| Office expenses | -$7,336 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $215,370 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,560 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $106,851 |
| Insurance | $215,040 |
| All other expenses | $212,743 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,667,289 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $679,537 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,708,910 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $765,443 |
| 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 | $182,897 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $117,826 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $76,023 |
| Other assets | $24,695 |
| Total assets | $3,555,331 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $508,025 |
| 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 | $508,025 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,886,825 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $160,481 |
| 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 | $3,555,331 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Trees For The Future Inc has recieved totaling $211,530.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Moore Family Foundation Incline Village, NV PURPOSE: UGANDA FOREST GARDEN PROJECT | $50,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $46,840 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $33,375 |
Foundation To Decrease World Suck Missoula, MT PURPOSE: Operating Funds | $27,653 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,724 |
Milton A & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $54,339 |
| Earnings | $9 |
| Other Expense | $9 |
| Ending Balance | $54,339 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Centre For Research In Agroforestry Alexandria, VA | $56,650,550 | $47,516,870 |
American Forest Foundation Washington, DC | $171,629,003 | $11,420,300 |
Trees For The Future Inc Bethesda, MD | $3,555,331 | $8,629,484 |
Forest Trends Association Washington, DC | $10,087,472 | $17,021,181 |
American Forests Washington, DC | $11,834,340 | $11,227,734 |
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc Washington, DC | $11,235,030 | $11,391,781 |
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 |
Community Ventures Inc Vienna Woods Swim Club Vienna, VA | $972,651 | $757,572 |
Virginia Forestry Association Richmond, VA | $805,934 | $559,327 |
Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance Washington, DC | $280,030 | $599,762 |