National Forest Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) reports that it collaborates with the Forest Service, conservation groups, foundations, businesses, and individuals to complete forest conservation work to protect habitat and recreation resources. The organization also provides financial support for conservation projects and educational and technical support for programs administered by the Forest Service. In 2019, NFF reports it restored and maintained 67,132 acres of wildlife habitat, educated 1,242 individuals, issued 180 conservation grants or contracts, and completed 125 miles of trailwork.
For the year ended September 30, 2019, National Forest Foundation's program expenses were:
Conservation |
$11,930,426 |
Grants and awards |
$2,350,615 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$14,281,041 |
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Chief Executive
Mary Mitsos, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$269,375
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Chair of the Board
Patricia Price
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, LiveWorkStrategize LLC
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Board Size
20
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Paid Staff Size
40
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Ray Foote, Executive Vice President, was the highest paid employee in 2018, receiving $272,837 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $20,544,462, 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, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$11,715,701 |
Contract and reimbursable grant revenue |
$4,162,942 |
U.S. government grants |
$3,057,142 |
State and local grants |
$1,110,687 |
In-kind contributions |
$262,265 |
Special events, net |
$235,725 |
Investment income, net |
$194,090 |
Other income |
$30,364 |
Total Income |
$20,768,916 |
- Programs: 85%
- Fundraising: 11%
- Administrative: 4%
Total Income |
$20,768,916 |
Program expenses |
$14,281,041 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,729,282 |
Administrative expenses |
$842,224 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$16,852,547 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$3,916,369 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$15,473,558 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$19,389,927 |
Total Liabilities |
$7,398,799 |
Total Assets |
$26,788,726 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2019, NFF received in-kind gifts totaling $262,265 in the form of advertising ($97,613), auction items ($69,507), airline miles and tickets ($46,505), rent ($42,050), and services ($6,590).