National Forest Foundation
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
National Forest Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to engage Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and administer private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests."
Year, State Incorporated:
1993, DC
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) reports that it collaborates with the United States Forest Service, conservation groups, foundations, businesses, and individuals to complete forest conservation work to protect habitat and recreation resources. The organization provides financial support for conservation projects and educational and technical support for programs administered by the Forest Service. NFF offers a variety of program including their tree planting program, Treasured Landscapes place-based program, Conservation Connect community-based program, a grant program, regional programs, and various youth programs.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, National Forest Foundation's program expenses were:
Conservation: $37,904,943
Grants and awards: $5,103,991
Total Program Expenses: $43,008,934
Chief Executive
Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Rob Leary
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Former Chief Executive Officer, The Olayan Group
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
165
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Mr. Fenkart-Froeschl became President and Chief Executive Officer on November 1, 2024. Compensation information for his role as President and Chief Executive Officer is not available at this time. Former President and Chief Executive Officer Mary Mitsos received $397,724 in compensation in 2022.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $28,420,855, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 National Forest Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Natural resources | $195,661 |
| In-kind contributions | $73,795 |
| Contributions | $19,844,233 |
| Contract and reimbursable grant revenue | $21,689,672 |
| U.S. government grants | $5,337,947 |
| State and local grants | $2,857,508 |
| Special events | $307,372 |
| Other income | $113,742 |
| Investment income, net | $2,073,728 |
| Total Income | $52,493,658 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $52,493,658 |
| Total expenses: | $48,085,815 |
| Program expenses | $43,008,934 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,083,792 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,993,089 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,407,843 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $46,737,820 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $51,145,663 |
| Total Liabilities | $22,671,097 |
| Total Assets | $73,816,760 |
Note: According to the organization’s audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023, NFF received in-kind contributions totaling $73,795 in the form of conservation services ($33,829), general and administrative services ($31,414), and development and communication services ($8,552).
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