EIN 82-5492599

Speak for the Trees Boston

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
City
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Speak for the Trees Boston strives to enhance the size and health of the urban tree canopy in Boston. The organization connects residents to their neighborhood, themselves, and the global environment through tree planting, care, and stewardship. It encourages every resident to play a role in raising awareness about the significance of trees.
Also known as...
Speak for the Trees
Total revenues
$859,524
2022
Total expenses
$545,776
2022
Total assets
$621,724
2022
Num. employees
34
2022

Program areas at Speak for the Trees Boston

the organization views tree planting, care, and stewardship as a way to connect residents to themselves, their neighborhood, and the global environment. the organization raises awareness about the importance of Trees and the role that every resident can take in planting and caring for Trees. the organization partners closely with community organizations to better understand and more deeply engage residents in their work.the organization is committed to partnering with the numerous existing local and national environmental organizations to build a healthy urban forest. Through robust collaborations and shared best practices, the organization creates customized programs according to the unique needs, geography, and structure of each neighborhood. the organization envisions a city with a healthy tree canopy that takes into account issues of equity such as diversity, race, socioeconomic status, and geography.the organization advocates for updated municipal policies governing tree planting, neighborhood prioritization, and length of care to ensure Trees are efficiently planted and strategically placed in communities that need them most.

Who funds Speak for the Trees Boston

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American ForestsTree Equity & Mobilization Projects; Training; Tree Plantings$145,360
Liberty Mutual FoundationAccessing and Activating Community Spaces for Tree Plantings (Community Spaces)$70,000
The Boston Foundation (TBF)Environment/wildlife/agriculture$50,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Speak for the Trees Boston

NameTitleCompensation
David Meshoulam, PHDCo - Founder and Executive Director$66,600
Jerel FergusonCommunity Outreach Manager
Victoria FrothinghamShe and Her Development Manager
Joseph SteinBoard Member$0
Amanda RichFounder , Clerk , and Board Member$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Speak for the Trees Boston

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$854,211
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$5,313
Total revenues$859,524

Form 990s for Speak for the Trees Boston

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-09-22990View PDF
2020-122021-09-30990View PDF
2019-122021-04-26990EZView PDF
2018-122020-09-28990EZView PDF

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $145,360 from American Forests
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $70,000 from Liberty Mutual Foundation
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
60 Clayton St 201
Boston, MA 02122
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
treeboston.org/ 
Phone
(617) 398-7409
IRS details
EIN
82-5492599
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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