Green Forests Work Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Green Forests Work Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, registered in 2013, with $4,675,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
221 Thomas Poe Cooper Building, Lexington, KY, 40546 EIN 46-1296612 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.7M
▲ 90.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.9M
Net assets
$2.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Green Forests Work Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +37% 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 Green Forests Work Inc: 12 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Green Forests Work Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Green Forests Work Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 221 Thomas Poe Cooper Building, Lexington, KY, 40546
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $233K (FY2013) to $4.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $373KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
37.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$373K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,675,220▲90.4% | $2,923,150▲11.8% | $2,841,839▲160% | $3,214,950▲112% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,455,728▼23.3% | $2,613,818▲2.7% | $1,092,340▼11.9% | $1,519,725▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,202,257▲100% | $2,545,339▲30.3% | $1,239,579▲113% | $1,305,931▲117% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,599,276▼14.4% | $1,953,140▲45.2% | $582,661▼46.5% | $601,211▼44.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,867,248▲63.6% | $1,345,160▲40.8% | $1,089,777▲92.0% | $1,089,777▲92.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,141,537▲19.1% | $955,536▲18.7% | $567,689▲48.7% | $567,689▲48.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $958,528▲25.8% | $804,779▼8.3% | $381,688▲67.4% | $381,688▲67.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $762,213▲130% | $877,201▲66.5% | $228,022▼33.5% | $228,022▼33.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $331,197▼63.6% | $526,760▲22.9% | $343,010▼36.3% | $343,010▼36.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $908,850▲736% | $428,489▲115% | $538,573▲825% | $538,573▲825% | 990 |
| 2014 | $108,712▼53.3% | $199,440▲138% | $58,212▼60.9% | $58,212▼60.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $232,726 | $83,786 | $148,940 | $148,940 | 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.
Grants received · $3.3M total
35 grants to Green Forests Work Inc totaling $3.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Matching gift | 2024 | $8,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restore red spruce forest habitat in wv | 2023 | $503,045 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $15,900 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Restoring a former coal mine in appalachia | 2023 | $7,244 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Green forests work: restoring a former coal mine in appalachia | 2022 | $356,026 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $250,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Shortleaf pine restoration | 2022 | $97,904 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2022 | $57,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $22,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $15,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2021 | $200,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2021 | $88,048 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Green Forests Work Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Green Forests Work Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1296612, based in Lexington, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Green Forests Work Inc's EIN?
- Green Forests Work Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1296612.
- How much revenue does Green Forests Work Inc report?
- Green Forests Work Inc reported $4,675,220 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Green Forests Work Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Green Forests Work Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Green Forests Work Inc (EIN 46-1296612) 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.