The Forest Stewards Guild
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 97
- Location
- Santa Fe, NM
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-0446866
Organization Overview
The Forest Stewards Guild is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forest Stewards Guild employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest Stewards Guild 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, Forest Stewards Guild generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% 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
THE FOREST STEWARDS GUILD PRACTICES AND PROMOTES ECOLOGICALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY AS A MEANS OF SUSTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF FOREST ECOSYSTEMS AND THE HUMAN COMMUNITIES DEPENDENT UPON THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIRE MANAGEMENT: FIRE PLAYS AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN SHAPING OUR FORESTS. WE FOLLOW NATURE'S MODEL AND USE FIRE WHERE IT IS NEEDED TO MAKE COMMUNITIES MORE FIRE-ADAPTED, RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS, ENCOURAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOREST STEWARDS, AND REDUCE THE THREAT OF UNNATURALLY SEVERE WILDFIRE. THE FOREST STEWARDS GUILD IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING FIRE AS A NATURAL PROCESS IN FIRE-ADAPTED ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH OUR FIRE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. WE WORK ON INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS AND AT A LANDSCAPE SCALE, TO IMPROVE ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND INCREASE WILDFIRE RESILIENCE. FIRE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDED THE ALL-HANDS ALL-LANDS BURN TEAM THAT ADDS CAPACITY TO EXISTING EFFORTS AND CAN SERVE AS A STAND-ALONE ORGANIZATION TO COMPLETE BURNS WITH INSURED AND QUALIFIED BURN BOSSES.
SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOREST STEWARDS: THE GUILD'S YOUTH PROGRAM CONTINUES OVER 25 YEARS OF YOUTH PROGRAMMING IN NEW MEXICO. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE FOREST STEWARDS YOUTH CORPS (FSYC) PROGRAM HAS EMPLOYED OVER 700 YOUTH, ACHIEVED 300,000 HOURS OF CONSERVATION SERVICE AND EDUCATION, AWARDED OVER 200 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT, AND INVESTED OVER 7 MILLION IN RURAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITIES. FSYC MEMBERS HAVE GONE ON TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BECOME STRONG LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE GUILD ALSO SUPPORTS INTERNSHIPS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
STEWARDSHIP: THE GUILD ACTIVELY PRACTICES AND PROMOTES STEWARDSHIP, RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT THAT SUSTAINS THE ENTIRE FOREST ECOSYSTEM AND FOREST-DEPENDENT HUMAN COMMUNITIES. FROM MAINE TO NEW MEXICO AND NORTH CAROLINA TO OREGON, WE WORKED TO IMPLEMENT STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS BOTH TO IMPROVE FOREST RESILIENCE ACRE-BY-ACRE, AND TO DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT STEWARDSHIP TO LANDOWNERS AND MANAGERS. WE WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO RESTORE SHORTLEAF PINE ECOSYSTEMS IN THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU AND IMPLEMENTED WILDLIFE HABITAT HARVESTS IN BOTTOMLAND HARDWOODS OF THE COASTAL CAROLINAS. THE GUILD'S DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN STEWARDSHIP AND LEARNING THE CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTATION FIRSTHAND INFORMS OUR POLICY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
VARIOUS OTHER PROJECTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexander Evans Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $89,154 |
Amber Ellering Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathy Holian Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kaarsten Turner Dalby Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
V Alaric Sample Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Hayes Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $31,898 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,512,240 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $271,940 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,816,078 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $753,505 |
| Investment income | $165 |
| 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 | $2,587,395 |
| 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. | $93,585 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,462 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,303,926 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,438 |
| Other employee benefits | $168,847 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,450 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $573,851 |
| Advertising and promotion | $95 |
| Office expenses | $46,012 |
| Information technology | $10,314 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,944 |
| Travel | $102,349 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,148 |
| Interest | $1,057 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,727 |
| Insurance | $21,866 |
| All other expenses | $12,120 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,615,628 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,285 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,239 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $564,153 |
| 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 | $29,543 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $371,632 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,227,852 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $144,886 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $160,243 |
| 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 | $305,129 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $841,100 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $81,623 |
| 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 | $1,227,852 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that The Forest Stewards Guild has recieved totaling $115,419.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Environment | $35,000 |
Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $31,000 |
Watershed Research And Training Center Hayfork, CA | | $14,852 |
Davis Conservation Foundation Yarmouth, ME PURPOSE: Forestry for Maine Birds, Fish, and Climate Change Resiliency | $10,000 |
Morrill Family Foundation West Hartford, CT PURPOSE: CURRENT USES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $7,500 |
French Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation Houston, TX | $3,251,630 | $6,283,893 |
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Invest In Kids Denver, CO | $2,954,407 | $4,581,934 |
Teens Inc Nederland, CO | $2,254,072 | $4,597,611 |
Camp For All Foundation Houston, TX | $19,527,838 | $4,309,337 |
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Steamboat Springs, CO | $3,861,712 | $4,727,186 |
Positive Tomorrows Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,149,548 | $3,924,805 |
Colorado Rampage Monument, CO | $799,261 | $2,891,993 |
Learn Fresh Education Co Denver, CO | $4,040,428 | $5,838,413 |
Colorado Childrens Campaign Inc Denver, CO | $3,915,309 | $2,268,185 |
Childrens Action Alliance Inc Phoenix, AZ | $4,415,369 | $3,030,443 |