	Score (out of 100)	Rating
Overall Score & Rating	86.80
Financial	81.34
Accountability & Transparency	100.00

This rating was published 02/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.

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Trees for the Future is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of impoverished farmers by revitalizing degraded lands.

Millions of impoverished, smallholder farmers in the developing world use environmentally destructive farming methods to meet the needs of their families. These farmers are resource poor and they face significant risks in adopting new production techniques. This dilemma traps them in a cycle of poverty and promotes harmful land use practices that limit the potential of the land today and in the future.

We envision a world where farmers can leave a legacy of opportunity through sustainable farming and forestry practices while also using their land productively.

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Financial

81.34

Accountability & Transparency

100.00

This rating was published 02/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.

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	Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers)	72.2%
	Administrative Expenses	11.7%
	Fundraising Expenses	15.9%
	Fundraising Efficiency	$0.15
	Working Capital Ratio (years)	0.37
	Program Expenses Growth	9.1%
	Liabilities to Assets	6.0%

All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Trees for the Future on recent 990s filed with the IRS.

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Information Provided on the Form 990
	Independent Voting Board Members
	No Material diversion of assets
	Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
	Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
	Documents Board Meeting Minutes
	Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
	Conflict of Interest Policy
	Whistleblower Policy
	Records Retention and Destruction Policy
	CEO listed with salary
	Process for determining CEO compensation
	Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?
	Donor Privacy Policy
	Board Members Listed
	Audited Financials
	Form 990
	Key staff listed

Charity Name & State	Overall Score	Overall Rating
Trees for the Future (MD)	86.80
Global Greengrants Fund (CO)	100.00
Haiti Outreach (MN)	87.12
Trickle Up (NY)	91.84
Partners Worldwide (MI)	94.18

REVENUE
Contributions
Contributions, Gifts & Grants	$1,882,721
Federated Campaigns	$0
Membership Dues	$0
Fundraising Events	$0
Related Organizations	$0
Government Grants	$0
Total Contributions	$1,882,721
Program Service Revenue	$0
Total Primary Revenue	$1,882,721
Other Revenue	$264
TOTAL REVENUE	$1,882,985

EXPENSES
Program Expenses	$1,237,174
Administrative Expenses	$186,768
Fundraising Expenses	$361,873
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES	$1,785,815

Payments to Affiliates	$0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year	$97,170

Net Assets	$730,099

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name	Amount Spent	% of Program Expenses
Agroforestry	$1,237,174	100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE	Date Published	Overall Score
CN 2.1
2016-12	02/01/2018	86.80
2015-12	02/01/2017	86.31
2014-12	06/01/2016	83.52

CN 2.0
2014-12	10/01/2015	90.82
2013-12	06/01/2015	77.25
2012-12	06/01/2014	76.88
2011-12	03/01/2013	78.19
2010-12	02/01/2013	86.83
2010-12	09/20/2011	85.67

CN 1.0
2009-12	10/01/2010	93.22
2008-12	02/01/2010	93.49
2007-12	09/01/2008	93.14

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN	52-1644869
Name in IRS Master File	TREES FOR THE FUTURE INC
NTEE Code	C36
NTEE Classification	Forest Conservation
NTEE Type	Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification
Classification	Charitable Organization
Subsection	501(c)(3) (View the list of codes)
Activities	(355) Wildlife sanctuary or refuge
Foundation Status	Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility	Contributions are deductible
Affiliation	Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name	[Not Applicable]
Ruling Date	September, 1989
Filing Requirement	990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End	December
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center)	(Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!) December, 2016 December, 2015 December, 2014 December, 2013 December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation	% of Expenses	Paid to	Title
$130,515	7.30%	John Leary	Executive Director

Charity Name & State	Overall Score	Overall Rating
Trees for the Future (MD)	86.80
Room to Read (CA)	91.42
BRAC USA (NY)	85.85
Haiti Outreach (MN)	87.12
Akshaya Patra USA (MA)	95.19

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