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Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation
Board Leadership
Olaf Johansson
Chair
CEO
Michael Jenkins
President & CEO
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For two decades, Forest Trends has pioneered the idea that creating economic value in our forests and natural ecosystems is one of the most powerful incentives for sustaining them.
Our mission is to work with communities, governments, and businesses to more fully embed conservation into economic activity and prevent the destruction that comes from badly planned, unsustainable resource allocation and development.
Our approach is built on three key pillars. 1) Incubation and demonstration: We specialize in cutting-edge business models, tools, and strategies for conservation. 2) Coalition-building: We convene diverse partners and communities of practice that have shaped conservation policy and finance around the world. 3) Knowledge creation: Transparent information is key to creating environmental markets and shifting to a green global economy. We specialize in providing data and analysis that guides decision-makers on sustainable policy, procurement, and investment.
For two decades, Forest Trends has pioneered the idea that creating economic value in our forests and natural ecosystems is one of the most powerful incentives for sustaining them.
Our mission is to work with communities, governments, and businesses to more fully embed conservation into economic activity and prevent the destruction that comes from badly planned, unsustainable resource allocation and development.
Our approach is built on three key pillars. 1) Incubation and demonstration: We specialize in cutting-edge business models, tools, and strategies for conservation. 2) Coalition-building: We convene diverse partners and communities of practice that have shaped conservation policy and finance around the world. 3) Knowledge creation: Transparent information is key to creating environmental markets and shifting to a green global economy. We specialize in providing data and analysis that guides decision-makers on sustainable policy, procurement, and investment.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
82.3% | |
Administrative Expenses | 17.1% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 0.5% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | < $0.01 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.31 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 19.0% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 44.4% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Forest Trends (DC) | 88.84 | |
Trees Atlanta (GA) | 100.00 | |
National Forest Foundation (MT) | 90.40 | |
American Forest Foundation (DC) | 92.84 | |
Trees for Houston (TX) | 87.49 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $1,241,796 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $69,923 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $8,674,923 |
Total Contributions | $9,986,642 |
Program Service Revenue | $520,976 |
Total Primary Revenue | $10,507,618 |
Other Revenue | $28,953 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $10,536,571 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $9,803,349 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,897,863 |
Fundraising Expenses | $10,581 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $11,711,793 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-1,175,222 |
Net Assets | $3,009,539 |
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 |
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Water | $5,250,305 | 53.6% |
Forest Policy, Trade, and Finance | $2,594,552 | 26.5% |
Ecosystem Marketplace | $833,307 | 8.5% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-12 | 11/01/2020 | 88.84 | |||||||
2018-12 | 02/01/2020 | 87.10 | |||||||
2017-12 | 11/01/2019 | 84.83 | |||||||
2017-12 | 06/01/2019 | 82.95 | |||||||
2016-12 | 05/01/2018 | 86.54 | |||||||
2015-12 | 06/01/2017 | 95.47 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 95.47 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 03/01/2016 | 95.88 | |||||||
2013-12 | 07/01/2015 | 90.09 | |||||||
2012-12 | 02/01/2014 | 90.48 | |||||||
2011-12 | 03/01/2013 | 92.30 | |||||||
2010-12 | 03/01/2012 | 94.34 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 94.29 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 04/01/2011 | 95.99 | |||||||
2008-12 | 04/01/2010 | 94.24 | |||||||
2007-12 | 12/01/2008 | 86.94 | |||||||
2006-12 | 10/01/2007 | 90.61 | |||||||
2005-12 | 12/01/2006 | 96.22 | |||||||
2004-12 | 01/01/2006 | 93.44 | |||||||
2003-12 | 12/01/2004 | 95.59 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 52-2135531 |
Name in IRS Master File | FOREST TRENDS ASSOCIATION |
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 | |
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 | March, 1999 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$297,451 | 2.53% | Michael Jenkins | President, CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Forest Trends (DC) | 88.84 | |
American Forest Foundation (DC) | 92.84 | |
Amazon Conservation Association (DC) | 91.16 | |
The American Chestnut Foundation (NC) | 95.02 | |
National Forest Foundation (MT) | 90.40 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
Forest Trends
1203 19th Street, NW
4th floor
Washington,
DC 20036
tel: (202) 298-3000
fax: (202) 315-2542
EIN: 52-2135531
Olaf Johansson
Chair
Michael Jenkins
President & CEO
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923