Speak For the Trees Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Speak For the Trees Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dorchester, Massachusetts, registered in 2019, with $1,726,980 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
60 Clayton Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122 EIN 82-5492599 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 124.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$978K
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 Speak For the Trees 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 rating15 mo reserves · +43% 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 Speak For the Trees Inc: 15 mo reserves · +43% 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 Speak For the Trees 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 Speak For the Trees Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 60 Clayton Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122
- City
- Dorchester
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Beautification
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $103K (FY2018) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $283KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
43.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$283K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,726,980▲125% | $978,232▲19.8% | $1,224,190▲157% | $1,507,102▲155% | 990 |
| 2023 | $768,898▼10.5% | $816,607▲49.6% | $475,442▼9.1% | $591,302▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $859,524▲71.0% | $545,776▲53.0% | $523,151▲150% | $621,724▲58.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $502,557▲51.0% | $356,799▲78.1% | $209,403▲229% | $392,794▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $332,766▲242% | $200,377▲11.3% | $63,645▲193% | $310,427▲1017% | 990 |
| 2019 | $97,358▼5.9% | $179,982▲101% | -$68,744▼595% | $27,800▲18.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $103,422 | $89,542 | $13,880 | $23,546 | 990EZ |
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 · $330K total
15 grants to Speak For the Trees Inc totaling $330K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests | 2024 | $11,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,117 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $31,200 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2023 | $31,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $38,125 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2022 | $28,597 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Environment/wildlife/agriculture | 2021 | $50,000 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2021 | $38,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $15,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $8,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $8,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Speak For the Trees Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Speak For the Trees Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-5492599, based in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Speak For the Trees Inc's EIN?
- Speak For the Trees Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-5492599.
- How much revenue does Speak For the Trees Inc report?
- Speak For the Trees Inc reported $1,726,980 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Speak For the Trees Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Speak For the Trees Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Speak For the Trees Inc (EIN 82-5492599) 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.