EIN 46-1296612

Green Forests Work

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Lexington
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Green Forests Work re-establishes healthy and productive forests on formerly mined lands in Appalachia. The practice of surface mining has severely impacted the environment in the Appalachian region, converting more than 1 million acres of forestland into other uses. GFW has developed innovative techniques to restore these lands, ensuring that they become valuable resources for local communities once again.
Total revenues
$3,202,257
2023
Total expenses
$2,545,339
2023
Total assets
$1,305,931
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Green Forests Work

While fueling the energy needs of the nation, the practice of surface mining has severely impacted more than 1 million acres of the appalachian region's environment through the conversion of forestland into other land uses. Green Forests Work (gfw) has the ability and expertise to restore healthy, productive Forests on previously mined lands to benefit the region, the nation, and the global environment. In fye 2023, gfw and our partners participated in 40 tree planting projects/events which resulted in the planting of approximately 1. Million seedlings across more than 2,200 acres. In 2023, gfw and our partners were able to directly involve 1500 volunteers in these tree planting events, educating them about environmental problems and potential solutions.

Who funds Green Forests Work

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Conservation International Foundation (CI)Green Forests Work: Restoring A Former Coal Mine in Appalachia$356,026
Edris Charitable FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$90,000
Head and Heart Foundation TR 12319General Support$75,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Green Forests Work

NameTitleCompensation
Carmen AgouridisDirector$0
Michael FrenchDirector of Operations
Christopher BartonPresident$0
Steve FelchSecretary$0
Paul RothmanVice President$0

Financials for Green Forests Work

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,194,611
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,646
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,202,257

Form 990s for Green Forests Work

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-03990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062021-11-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-02990View PDF
2019-062020-02-03990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

Organizations like Green Forests Work

OrganizationLocationRevenue
WildcoastDel Mar, CA$4,652,058
American Forest FoundationWashington, DC$11,289,683
New Jersey Audubon SocietyBernardsville, NJ$6,252,018
Conservation NorthwestSeattle, WA$3,415,844
MountainTrueAsheville, NC$2,224,642
Friends of Jawbone (FOJ)California City, CA$2,431,044
Marin Audubon SocietyMill Valley, CA$936,983
New Haven - Urban Resources InitiativeNew Haven, CT$803,760
Osa ConservationWashington, DC$5,710,921
Mighty EarthWashington, DC$4,633,896
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $356,026 from Conservation International (CI)
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Foundation for the Carolinas
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
221 Thomas Poe Cooper Building
Lexington, KY 40546
County
Fayette County, KY
Website URL
greenforestswork.org/ 
Phone
(859) 257-2908
IRS details
EIN
46-1296612
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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