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Trees Atlanta

Protecting and improving Atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating

four stars

99.89

225 Chester Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30316
tel: (404) 522-4097   Web Site
EIN: 58-1584758

Board Leadership
Trish Treadwell
President

CEO
Connie Veates and Greg Levine
Co-Executive Directors

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 99.89 four stars
  Financial 99.85 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized citizens group that protects and improves Atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta has been a prime force in addressing Atlanta's tree loss, creating increased green space, and conserving our city's trees. We have planted and distributed more than 133,000 shade trees, recruited thousands of volunteers and educated an average of 15,000 children and adults annually about the importance of urban trees and how to plant and properly care for them. In addition to planting trees and educating the community, Trees Atlanta works with communities and municipalities to restore Atlanta's remaining forest spaces through its Forest Restoration program. Trees Atlanta has also begun work on a 22-mile linear arboretum along the Atlanta BeltLine, a series of unused rails encircling the city.

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized citizens group that protects and improves Atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta has been a prime force in addressing Atlanta's tree loss, creating increased green space, and conserving our city's trees. We have planted and distributed more than 133,000 shade trees, recruited thousands of volunteers and educated an average of 15,000 children and adults annually about the importance of urban trees and how to plant and properly care for them. In addition to planting trees and educating the community, Trees Atlanta works with communities and municipalities to restore Atlanta's remaining forest spaces through its Forest Restoration program. Trees Atlanta has also begun work on a 22-mile linear arboretum along the Atlanta BeltLine, a series of unused rails encircling the city.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
# of Trees and Saplings planted annually
7,666
# of Trees Maintained
28,016
# of Acres of Invasives Being Restored
523
# of Volunteer Occurences During the Year
8,720
# of Volunteer Hours During the Year
34,878
# of Urban TreeTracker School Partners
52
# of Educational Interactions
22,363
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This impact information is current as of October 2019, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

99.85

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 84.5%
  Administrative Expenses 10.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 3.62
  Program Expenses Growth 30.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 7.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Trees Atlanta on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Trees Atlanta on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Trees Atlanta (GA) 99.89 four stars
Amazon Conservation Association (DC) 93.33 four stars
Stand.earth (CA) 88.89 three stars
The American Chestnut Foundation (NC) 99.08 four stars
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (NH) 94.94 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,019,462
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $203,588
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $2,683,039
Total Contributions $3,906,089
   Program Service Revenue $103,422
Total Primary Revenue $4,009,511
   Other Revenue $316,438
TOTAL REVENUE $4,325,949
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,578,886
   Administrative Expenses $399,391
   Fundraising Expenses $170,935
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,149,212
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $176,737
   
Net Assets $12,136,907

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.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History
Trees Atlanta has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 06/01/2019 99.89 four stars
2017-06 06/01/2018 99.30 four stars
2016-06 07/01/2017 98.86 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 96.59 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 09/01/2015 93.73 four stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 97.03 four stars
2012-06 04/01/2013 89.32 three stars
2011-06 03/01/2013 79.63 two stars
2011-06 05/01/2012 79.04 two stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 84.87 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 07/01/2011 79.78 two stars
2009-06 06/01/2010 85.63 three stars
2008-06 08/01/2009 98.31 four stars
2007-06 09/01/2008 92.75 four stars
2006-06 05/01/2007 98.67 four stars
2005-06 05/01/2006 89.24 three stars
2004-06 07/01/2005 82.45 three stars
2003-06 06/01/2004 82.44 three stars
2002-06 04/01/2004 78.20 two stars

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

EIN 58-1584758
Name in IRS Master File TREES ATLANTA INC
NTEE Code C50
NTEE Classification Environmental Beautification and Aesthetics
NTEE Type Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (402) Other activity aimed t combating community deterioration
(297) Community recreational facilities (park, playground, etc)
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 November, 1984
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$108,144 2.60% Connie Veates Co-Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer
Other Salaries of Note
$108,863 2.62% Greg Levine Co-Executive Director & Chief Program Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Trees Atlanta (GA) 99.89 four stars
National Forest Foundation (MT) 90.40 four stars
Stand.earth (CA) 88.89 three stars
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (NH) 94.94 four stars
New England Forestry Foundation (MA) 89.97 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Trees Atlanta
225 Chester Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
tel: (404) 522-4097
fax: (404) 681-4909
EIN: 58-1584758

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Board Leadership

Trish Treadwell
President

CEO

Connie Veates and Greg Levine
Co-Executive Directors

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