Old-growth Forest Network
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Old-growth Forest Network is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berlin, Maryland, registered in 2013, with $690,347 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4 Grace St, Berlin, MD, 21811 EIN 45-4115570 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$690K
▼ 11.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$536K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Old-growth Forest Network— 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 rating26 mo reserves · +22% 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 Old-growth Forest Network: 26 mo reserves · +22% 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 Old-growth Forest Network— 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 Old-growth Forest Network: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4 Grace St, Berlin, MD, 21811
- City
- Berlin
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44K (FY2013) to $690K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
22.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$23K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $690,347▼11.6% | $536,209▲7.0% | $1,178,656▲15.7% | $1,201,622▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $780,779▲27.8% | $501,251 | $1,018,392▲37.5% | $1,035,985▲38.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $610,705▼2.5% | $501,290▲49.7% | $740,721▲16.8% | $749,808▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $626,546▲89.9% | $334,887▲18.6% | $633,967▲86.2% | $659,606▲83.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $329,849▲17.8% | $282,361▲64.5% | $340,394▲16.2% | $358,851▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $279,946▲27.6% | $171,640▼3.1% | $292,906▲58.7% | $302,250▲57.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $219,468▲12.5% | $177,049▲91.2% | $184,600▲29.8% | $191,825▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $195,131▲124% | $92,610▲2.4% | $142,181▲308% | $159,705▲222% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $87,186▲6.5% | $90,410▲30.7% | $34,863▼8.5% | $49,580▲21.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $81,848▲10.0% | $69,186▲11.8% | $38,087▲49.8% | $40,988▲51.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $74,411▲67.3% | $61,877▲78.0% | $25,425▲97.2% | $27,141▲77.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,475 | $34,768 | $12,891 | $15,302 | 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 · $536K total
19 grants to Old-growth Forest Network totaling $536K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,940 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $8,850 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $24,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,570 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $135,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2021 | $100,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $7,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $15,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $15,450 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $12,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Old-growth Forest Network a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Old-growth Forest Network is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4115570, based in Berlin, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Old-growth Forest Network's EIN?
- Old-growth Forest Network's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4115570.
- How much revenue does Old-growth Forest Network report?
- Old-growth Forest Network reported $690,347 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Old-growth Forest Network have?
- CharityIndex grades Old-growth Forest Network B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Old-growth Forest Network (EIN 45-4115570) 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.