Urban & Community Forestry Society
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Urban & Community Forestry Society is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1981, with $501,273 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 13242, Des Moines, IA, 50310 EIN 31-1020171 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2025)
$501K
▲ 61.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$460K
Net assets
$904K
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 Urban & Community Forestry Society— 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 rating24 mo reserves · +8% 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 Urban & Community Forestry Society: 24 mo reserves · +8% 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 Urban & Community Forestry Society— 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 Urban & Community Forestry Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 13242, Des Moines, IA, 50310
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $244K (FY2013) to $501K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $57KNet assets $904K
Operating margin
8.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$960K
Total liabilities
$57K
Net assets
$904K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $501,273▲61.6% | $460,247▲11.8% | $903,781▼7.8% | $960,291▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $310,185▼2.0% | $411,660▲37.4% | $980,214▲602% | $1,076,568▲671% | 990 |
| 2023 | $316,412▲32.1% | $299,566▲34.8% | $139,697▲118% | $139,697▲104% | 990 |
| 2022 | $239,588▼1.7% | $222,252▼17.2% | $63,969▲37.2% | $68,604▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $243,817▼19.1% | $268,351▼19.5% | $46,633▼34.5% | $51,268▼28.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $301,459▼15.8% | $333,182▲7.7% | $71,167▼30.8% | $71,217▼30.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $357,921▲22.4% | $309,253▲13.0% | $102,890▲89.8% | $102,940▲89.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $292,334▼14.6% | $273,626▼31.3% | $54,222▲52.7% | $54,272▲52.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $342,201▲35.0% | $398,538▲57.3% | $35,514▼61.3% | $35,564▼61.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $253,523▼6.3% | $253,293▲9.0% | $91,851▲0.3% | $91,901▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $270,640▼2.6% | $232,431▼6.5% | $91,621▲71.5% | $91,671▲71.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $277,832▲13.7% | $248,678▼8.2% | $53,412▲120% | $53,412▲120% | 990 |
| 2013 | $244,422 | $270,904▼11.9% | $24,258▼52.2% | $24,258▼52.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $307,329▼11.1% | $50,740▲113% | $50,740▲113% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $345,589▲2.3% | $23,784▼77.2% | $23,784▼77.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $337,683 | $104,288 | $104,288 | 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 · $54K total
1 grant to Urban & Community Forestry Society totaling $54K, 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 | $54,327 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Urban & Community Forestry Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Urban & Community Forestry Society is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1020171, based in Des Moines, Iowa.
- What is Urban & Community Forestry Society's EIN?
- Urban & Community Forestry Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1020171.
- How much revenue does Urban & Community Forestry Society report?
- Urban & Community Forestry Society reported $501,273 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Urban & Community Forestry Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Urban & Community Forestry Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Urban & Community Forestry Society (EIN 31-1020171) 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.