The Nashville Tree Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Nashville Tree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1987, with $486,766 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 58962, Nashville, TN, 37205 EIN 62-1285871 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$487K
▼ 2.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$492K
Net assets
$336K
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 The Nashville Tree Foundation— 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 rating8 mo reserves · -1% 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 The Nashville Tree Foundation: 8 mo reserves · -1% 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 The Nashville Tree Foundation— 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 The Nashville Tree Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69K (FY2011) to $487K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $260Net assets $336K
Operating margin
-1.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$336K
Total liabilities
$260
Net assets
$336K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $486,766▼2.2% | $491,561▲19.6% | $335,511▼1.4% | $335,771▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $497,617▲73.7% | $411,168▲61.1% | $340,306▲34.1% | $340,676▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $286,431▲31.2% | $255,220▼7.5% | $253,857▲9.3% | $253,873▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $218,360▲3.9% | $275,882▲38.9% | $232,244▼19.9% | $234,360▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $210,203▼7.9% | $198,597▲40.3% | $289,766▲4.2% | $306,186▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $228,258▲92.2% | $141,512▲48.9% | $278,160▲45.3% | $278,876▲45.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $118,759▲22.1% | $95,066▲37.1% | $191,414▲14.1% | $191,414▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $97,238▲37.6% | $69,334▲56.1% | $167,721▲20.0% | $167,721▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,649▲36.3% | $44,403▼85.5% | $139,817▲23.1% | $139,817▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,818▼81.9% | $305,607▲507% | $113,571▼66.3% | $114,847▼66.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $286,465▲451% | $50,356▼27.8% | $337,164▲260% | $338,548▲261% | 990 |
| 2012 | $51,950▼24.9% | $69,727▲99.0% | $93,702▼15.9% | $93,702▼15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $69,198 | $35,035 | $111,479 | $111,479 | 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 · $400K total
47 grants to The Nashville Tree Foundation totaling $400K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2024 | $22,050 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2023 | $64,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide support for replacement tree planting in areas impacted by the march 2020 tornado. | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support the mission of nashville tree foundation in planting, preserving and educating the community regarding the importance of trees. | 2023 | $6,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $5,750 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2022 | $45,963 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the spring and fall tree planting events | 2022 | $17,310 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2021 | $61,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support tree planting in public areas and private residences in north nashville that suffered tree loss following the march 2020 tornado | 2020 | $25,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | From betty & martin brown family | 2020 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Environ/conserv | 2020 | $3,834 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Develop a comprehensive educational curriculum related to the benefits of trees to pilot in north nashville schools and youth programs. | 2020 | $3,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | As recommended by louise merritt for unrestricted use | 2020 | $2,671 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Environ/conserv | 2020 | $2,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Nashville Tree Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Nashville Tree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1285871, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Nashville Tree Foundation's EIN?
- The Nashville Tree Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1285871.
- How much revenue does The Nashville Tree Foundation report?
- The Nashville Tree Foundation reported $486,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Nashville Tree Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Nashville Tree Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Nashville Tree Foundation (EIN 62-1285871) 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.