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EIN 68-0022596

The California Forest Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Sacramento
State
California
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
Description
The California Forest Foundation fosters public understanding of forest ecosystems in California by providing balanced, science-based information on environmental, economic, and societal uses of forest resources for present and succeeding generations. Its programs help students understand the multiple benefits of managing California's forests, reaching an average of 50,000 students throughout California. The foundation also funds research programs related to forests, watersheds and wildlife through grants.
Also known as...
The Forest Foundation
Total revenues
$278,135
2023
Total expenses
$343,572
2023
Total assets
$742,467
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at The California Forest Foundation

Programs are designed to help students understand the multiple benefits of managing California's forests. Programs and materials are provided free of charges to K-12 grade teachers and students throughout California, reaching an average of 50,000 students and 3,000 teachers per year.
Research programs funded by grants for scientific research related to forests, watersheds and wildlife.

Who funds The California Forest Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Setzer FoundationE - Other$5,000

Personnel at The California Forest Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Noah ZunigaExecutive Director$83,077
Beth WellingtonPast Executive Director$24,409
Brita GoldsteinSecretary$0
Paul ChapmanChair$0
Mark LusterSecond Vice Chair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for The California Forest Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$204,546
Program services$50,500
Investment income and dividends$21,982
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$1,107
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$278,135

Form 990s for The California Forest Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-30990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-06-03990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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New Jersey Highlands CoalitionBoonton, NJ$574,931
The Woods ProjectHouston, TX$1,133,651
Foundation for Geauga ParksNewbury, OH$265,406
Lake Arrowhead Conservation CouncilNorth Waterboro, ME$134,755
Montgomery Countryside AlliancePoolesville, MD$350,036
Friends of Hunt Hill Audubon SanctuarySarona, WI$1,049,479
Bolton Conservation TrustBolton, MA$396,262
Island Trails Network (ITN)Kodiak, AK$283,796
Data update history
December 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Setzer Foundation
December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 Capital Mall 2360
Sacramento, CA 95814
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
calforestfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(866) 241-8733
IRS details
EIN
68-0022596
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
054090
FTB Entity ID
1239571
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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