Civic Intelligence

Forest Stewards Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 26-2624364

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on May 06, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.FORESTSTEWARDS.NET
Western Carolina University 331Cullowhee, NC 28723

(828) 227-3388

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

5.6%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$64,345

Up $10,297 (+19%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$55,582

Up $8,565 (+18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$8,763

Up $1,732 (+25%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$152,733

Up $35,749 (+31%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$144,168

Up $35,284 (+32%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$8,565

Up $465 (+5.7%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2021: $48,096Liabilities 2021: $5,113Net Assets 2021: $42,9832021Assets 2022: $47,448Liabilities 2022: $8,531Net Assets 2022: $38,9172022Assets 2023: $54,048Liabilities 2023: $7,031Net Assets 2023: $47,0172023Assets 2024: $64,345Liabilities 2024: $8,763Net Assets 2024: $55,5822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$64,345
Liabilities$8,763
Net Assets$55,582
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $108,049Expenses 2021: $91,306Net Income 2021: $16,7432021Revenue 2022: $140,310Expenses 2022: $144,376Net Income 2022: -$4,0662022Revenue 2023: $116,984Expenses 2023: $108,884Net Income 2023: $8,1002023Revenue 2024: $152,733Expenses 2024: $144,168Net Income 2024: $8,5652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$152,733
Expenses$144,168
Net Income$8,565
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 6, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$152,733
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote, demonstrate, define & implement sustainable forest management in the southern appalachian mountains. To partner with other entities in research and education relating to sustainable forestry and resource management.

Forest management in the southern applalachian mountains.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$39,679$42,892▲ $3,213
Accounts Receivable$13,916$21,000▲ $7,084
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$453$453→ $0
Total Assets$54,048$64,345▲ $10,297
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$453$8,763▲ $8,310
Other Liabilities$6,578$0▼ $6,578
Total Liabilities$7,031$8,763▲ $1,732
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$47,017$55,582▲ $8,565
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$47,017$55,582▲ $8,565
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$54,048$64,345▲ $10,297
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter BatesPresident
Wendy CagleVice President
A Lee GallowayDirector
Chris CooperSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$152,733
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$8,565

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$152,733
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$152,733
Total Revenue per Form 990
$152,733
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$78,087
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$66,081
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$61,371--$61,371
Fees for Services Other$47,539--$47,539
Travel$9,982--$9,982
Insurance$384$5,828-$6,212
Payroll Taxes$4,710--$4,710
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,127-$4,127
Office Expenses$602--$602
Other Expenses$590--$590
Total Functional Expenses$134,213$9,955$0$144,168

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$144,168
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$144,168
Total Expenses per Form 990$144,168
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 was presented to the board in sufficient time for their detail review of all pertinent items and statements prior to filing of the form 990”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“There is a verbal discussion at the board of directors meeting to discusscompliance with conflict policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Organizational documents are maintained at the business location. They are available for public inspection upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forest Stewards Inc
EIN
26-2624364
Phone
8282273388
Address
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY 331, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Bates
Title
President
Phone
8282273388
Signed
2025-05-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter Bates
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
20
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Sharpe Patel CPA
Address
5510 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 140, RALEIGH, NC 27609
Preparer
Megan Ridgley CPA
Phone
7044993893
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other contracted services: program service expenses 47,539. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,539.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$64,345
Liabilities
$8,763
Net assets
$55,582
Revenue
$152,733
Expenses
$144,168
Net income
$8,565
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.09$0.56$1.53$1.44$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.07$0.47$1.17$1.09$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.09$0.39$1.40$1.44$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.05$0.43$1.08$0.91$0.17