National Forest Foundation

Organization Overview

National Forest Foundation is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2021, National Forest Foundation employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Forest 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 09/2021, National Forest Foundation generated $33.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $25.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 6 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 2015, National Forest Foundation has awarded 982 individual grants totaling $60,992,605. 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FOUNDATION, CHARTERED BY CONGRESS AS THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF THE US FOREST SERVICE, ENGAGES AMERICANS IN COMMUNITY BASED AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THE 193 MILLION ACRE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

CONSERVATION: PROTECT AND RESTORE NATURAL RESOURCES AND FOREST LANDSCAPES. METHODS INCLUDE PRESCRIBED BURNING, EROSION CONTROL, RE-VEGETATION AND ERADICATION OF EXOTIC SPECIES.


FOREST SERVICE GRANTS: MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE VISITOR AMENITIES, TRAILS, AND INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS; IMPROVE ACCESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF NATIONAL FOREST RESOURCES; RESTORE HABITAT OF NATIVE SPECIES; PROMOTE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND RESPONSIBLE APPRECIATION OF WILDLIFE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Mitsos
President & CEO
$330,577
Ray Foote
Executive VP
$242,792
Marcus Selig
Vp, Field Programs
$135,050
Robin Hill
Controller Thru 10/15/2021
$122,177
Rob Leary
Chair
$0
Lee Fromson
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Markit Forestry Mgmt
Helicopter Operations To Remove Trees
$1,398,350
Usda Forest Service
Tree Planting & Other Conservation Work
$1,380,622
Robinson Enterprises Inc
Timber Removal And Hazardous Fuels Reduc
$1,199,227
Summitt Forests Inc
Reduce Fire Risk And Restore Forest Heal
$780,992
Wetland Initiatives
Restoration Of The Tallgrass Prairie Eco
$604,317
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$291,753
Related organizations$0
Government grants $6,644,309
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$16,030,214
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $294,058
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$22,966,276
Total Program Service Revenue$10,860,117
Investment income $44,387
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,368
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $22,500
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$89,573
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $33,838,941

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Forest Foundation has awarded $5,344,458 in support to 99 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WETLAND INITIATIVES

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Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS

$442,666

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERITY FOUNDATION

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Flagstaff, AZ

PURPOSE: SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS

$342,250

CONSERVATION LEGACY

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Durango, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS

$299,634

COLORADO FOURTEENERS INITIATIVE

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Golden, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS

$262,899

AMERICAN CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE

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Flagstaff, AZ

PURPOSE: SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS

$215,596

MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS

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Denver, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS

$208,272
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that National Forest Foundation has recieved totaling $162,600.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vf Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: CATALYZING CONSERVATION & CREATING WORTHY WORK THROUGH THE COLORADO FRONT RANGE TRAIL STEWARDSHIP STRIKE TEAM: PHASE 2

$145,000
The J W & H M Goodman Family Charitable Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: FUND LADYBUG PROJECT

$10,000
Allyn Foundation Incorporated A Delaware Corp

Hinsdale, IL

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

$5,000
Mile 26 Foundation

Greenwich, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET

$1,600
Whitehill Family Foundation

Hermosa Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,213,825
Earnings$904,954
Net Contributions$1,100,000
Ending Balance$6,218,779

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