American Forest Foundation
84% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
American Forest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1994, with $20,267,955 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
2000 M St Nw Ste 550, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 52-1235124 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$20.3M
▲ 79.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$31.3M
Net assets
$133.5M
Employees
135
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $7 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For American Forest Foundation: 84% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating51 mo reserves · -55% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Forest Foundation: 51 mo reserves · -55% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Forest Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Forest Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of the american forest foundation is to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners. through strong partnerships and advocacy, we strive to equip america's rural landowners with the tools they need to improve the health and productivity of their forests.
What they do
Carbon: harnessing the power of family forests as a critical element in the fight against climate change, aff continues its work to unleash the potential for family forest owners to achieve their goals while making important environmental and economic contributions. through expanding access and reducing barriers to the voluntary carbon market for family forest owners, aff is working with thousands of landowners to care for their land, improve forest health, and increase timber growth. within the family forest carbon program, landowners can adopt long-term sustainable management that improves carbon sequestration and storage while balancing other essential forest benefits.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2000 M St Nw Ste 550, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.7M (FY2013) to $20.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $24.3MNet assets $133.5M
Operating margin
-54.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$157.8M
Total liabilities
$24.3M
Net assets
$133.5M
Salaries & benefits
$12.6M
40% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,267,955▲79.5% | $31,338,342▲10.0% | $133,535,700▼3.0% | $157,811,524▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,289,683▼3.6% | $28,485,680▲4.7% | $137,605,818▼6.0% | $159,235,437▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,706,016▼83.3% | $27,206,495▲20.7% | $146,373,461▼20.3% | $169,090,278▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $70,003,323▲513% | $22,549,086▲26.7% | $183,673,469▲8.2% | $186,198,942▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,420,300▼6.2% | $17,802,011▲12.2% | $169,694,150▲3.2% | $171,629,003▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,169,042▼0.5% | $15,870,081▲28.0% | $164,458,464▲13.4% | $166,548,498▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,236,132▼20.2% | $12,401,407▼5.1% | $145,048,460▼12.1% | $146,953,677▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,332,555▲66.3% | $13,062,939▲22.6% | $164,951,192▲5.4% | $166,675,286▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,220,929▼2.9% | $10,654,556▲1.2% | $156,542,042▲2.6% | $158,230,567▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,496,506▼67.9% | $10,523,363▲1.9% | $152,538,360▼5.4% | $154,142,851▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,543,374▲285% | $10,329,314▲1.6% | $161,225,096▲1.5% | $162,747,985▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,680,688 | $10,165,301▼1.8% | $158,791,800▲14.8% | $160,737,309▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,346,690 | $138,318,303 | $138,890,995 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Rita Hite — $374,031 (1.19% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Hite | President and Ceo | 40 | $374,031 |
| Jill Harris | Executive Vice President Finance & Operations | 40 | $286,262 |
| Nathan Truitt | Executive Vice President Climate Funding | 40 | $258,962 |
| Glynnis Breen | Vice President, Marketing & Communications | 40 | $258,785 |
| Chrstine Cadigan-benonis | Executive Vice President, Carbon Origination | 40 | $227,918 |
| Natalie King | Chief of Staff and Culture | 40 | $175,569 |
| Dawn Simmons | Vice President of People and Culture | 32 | $170,631 |
| Ramsey Olwan | Senior Director, Strategic Finance | 40 | $170,237 |
| Jillian Dyszynski | Director, Climate Finance | 40 | $168,159 |
| John Ringer | Senior Director, Environmental Markets and Proj Fi | 40 | $167,834 |
| Alex Alvarez | Chair | 1 | — |
| Ed Villano | Individual Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jameson French | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Jasmine Brown | Individual Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jennie Stephens | Individual Trustee | 1 | — |
| Myron Floyd | Individual Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paige Goff | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Scott Deitz | Individual Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sophie Beckham | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Tim Stout | Individual Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Left Coast Land Clearing | Professional Services Consultants Calfir | $1,103,914 |
| Tanner Logging | Professional Services Consultants Calfir | $566,099 |
| Sierra Resource Management Inc | Professional Services Consultants Calfir | $366,931 |
| Beveridge & Diamond | Professional Services Legal | $280,494 |
| Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc | Professional Services Consultants | $263,572 |
Grants received · $9.3M total
52 grants to American Forest Foundation totaling $9.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $50,480 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $1,545,910 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restoring longleaf forests for gopher tortoise | 2023 | $138,490 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $11,100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $1,384,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2021 | $1,315,975 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Supporting black farmers through the sustainable forestry and african american land retention project (sflr) in 2022. | 2021 | $500,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Supporting black farmers through the sustainable forestry and african american land retention project (sflr) in 2022. | 2021 | $500,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $35,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $35,400 |
Grants made · $2.5M in FY2024
46 grants totaling $2.5M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by American Forest Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | Partners and federal grants | $457,942 |
| Trustees of Purdue University | Partners and federal grants | $402,720 |
| Center For Heirs Property Preservation | Partners and federal grants | $324,190 |
| Uapb Small Farm Program | Partners and federal grants | $203,186 |
| University of Arkansas - Pine | Partners and federal grants | $146,682 |
| Winston County Self Help Cooperative | Partners and federal grants | $110,003 |
| Mcintosh County Sustainable Environmental and Economic Develop | Partners and federal grants | $107,344 |
| Roanoke Economic Development Incorporated | Partners and federal grants | $97,916 |
| Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund | Landowner outreach | $60,000 |
| Meridian Institute | Partners and federal grants | $59,911 |
| Wallowa Resources | Partners and federal grants | $43,328 |
| Vibrant Planet Pbc DBA Vibrant Planet Inc | Partners and federal grants | $40,306 |
| Alabama Forestry Foundation | Landowner outreach | $37,427 |
| University System of New Hampshire | Partners and federal grants | $34,209 |
| University of Connecticut | Partners and federal grants | $34,140 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is American Forest Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Forest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1235124, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Forest Foundation's EIN?
- American Forest Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1235124.
- How much revenue does American Forest Foundation report?
- American Forest Foundation reported $20,267,955 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of American Forest Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- American Forest Foundation spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does American Forest Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades American Forest Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does American Forest Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Forest Foundation's latest Form 990 is $374,031, paid to Rita Hite (President and Ceo).
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Data for American Forest Foundation (EIN 52-1235124) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.