Forests Forever Inc
- Assets
- $197.6k
- Revenue
- $427.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 06/1995
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 68-0201338
Organization Overview
Forests Forever Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Forests Forever Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forests Forever Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2023, Forests Forever Inc generated $427.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $472.5k during the year ending 05/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GRASSROOTS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON CALIFORNIA FOREST PROTECTION. WE CALLED FOR LETTERS AND CALLS TO CALFIRE DEMANDING THAT THE AGENCY IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON ALL LOGGING AT JACKSON DEMONSTRATION STATE FOREST UNTIL A NEW MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE FOREST IS WRITTEN. ADVOCACY FOR ECOLOGICALLY SOUND FEDERAL RULES TO SAFEGUARD MATURE AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS IN THE WAKE OF PRESIDENT BIDEN'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 14072. WE ALSO GENERATED CALLS AND LETTERS TO FEDERAL OFFICIALS URGING STRENGTHENING OF THE DRAFT RULES AFTER THEY WERE UNVEILED. WE CALLED FOR CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS IN OPPOSITION TO THE SO-CALLED "SAVE OUR SEQUOIAS ACT" (H.R. 8168), WHICH WOULD HAVE WEAKENED FOREST-PROTECTION LAWS. ORGANIZED CALLS TO THE NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS URGING THEM TO USE THE COUNTY'S CLIMATE-PROTECTIVE POLICIES AND INSTRUMENTS TO PREVENT DESTRUCTION OF OAK WOODLANDS AND WATERSHEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE HELPED PUT CALFIRE ON NOTICE THAT A BROAD SEGMENT OF THE PUBLIC WANTS THAT AGENCY TO PREPARE A REVISED MANAGEMENT PLAN REFLECTING MEANINGFUL CO-MANAGEMENT OF JACKSON DEMONSTRATION STATE FOREST WITH THE TRIBES FOR WHICH THE AREA IS CULTURALLY CENTRAL, TO ACCOMPANY THIS REVISED PLAN WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND TO HALT ALL LOGGING AT JACKSON UNTIL THESE OBJECTIVES ARE ATTAINED. WE GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS TO FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN SUPPORT OF STRENGTHENED FEDERAL RULES TO PROTECT MATURE AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS; WE BELIEVE THIS HELPED TO RESULT IN STRONGER DRAFT RULES THAN WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN PROMULGATED. WE HELPED TO SIDELINE FEDERAL H.R. 8168, WHICH WOULD HAVE DAMAGED ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN THE NAME OF SAVING GIANT SEQUOIAS. THE BILL DID NOT PASS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Hughes Ex Dir. & Secre | OfficerTrustee | 26 | $73,196 |
Karen Erickson President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jim Wilson At Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James Newman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Charlie Eckberg At Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $337,917 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $337,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $89,050 |
| Investment income | $17 |
| 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 | $426,984 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,196 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,319 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $273,179 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,900 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,407 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $625 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,036 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,475 |
| Travel | $2,279 |
| 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 | $609 |
| Insurance | $6,266 |
| All other expenses | $9,526 |
| Total functional expenses | $472,475 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $37,047 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $137,990 |
| 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 | $11,574 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,941 |
| Total assets | $197,552 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $890 |
| Total liabilities | $890 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $196,662 |
| 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 | $197,552 |