Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To act as a catalyst to restore and sustain our urban forests. With the help of thousands of volunteers, it is planting trees and enriching communities."
Year, State Incorporated:
1993, MO
Forest ReLeaf accomplishes its mission through a variety of tree-planting and education programs. Through Project CommuniTree, the region's only volunteer-staffed tree nursery, it encourages reforestation efforts by growing and distributing an average of 12,000 free trees annually for planting by community groups. It provides parks and municipalities low-cost access to larger trees through Project ReLeaf, and addresses high-need planting projects in financially-underserved communities through Priority ReLeaf. It also teaches community volunteers tree identification, care and maintenance through its TreeKeepers program, and helps citizens to monitor the health of Missouri's forests through the statewide Forestkeepers network. Since 1993, Forest ReLeaf has distributed over 200,000 trees for planting throughout the region.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri's program expenses were:
| Programs | $705,554 |
| Total Program Expenses | $705,554 |
Chief Executive
Meridith McAvoy Perkins, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Jason Pratte, Forestry Manager
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
St. Louis County Parks
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
10
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Forest ReLeaf of Missouri's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $897,114 |
| Contributions | $297,373 |
| Tree Sales | $27,794 |
| Unrealized Gain on Investments | $24,775 |
| Special Events | $19,007 |
| Interest and Dividends | $16,111 |
| Other | $1,450 |
| Realized Gain on Investments | $202 |
| Total Income | $1,283,826 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $1,283,826 |
| Total expenses: | $894,420 |
| Program expenses | $705,554 |
| Fundraising expenses | $64,633 |
| Administrative expenses | $124,233 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $389,406 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,368,122 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $122,776 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,880,304 |
| Total Liabilities | $6,446 |
| Total Assets | $1,886,750 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois