Civic Intelligence

Ecoforesters

EIN 47-3365113 • 501(c)3 • Asheville, NC

Profile

EcoForesters is a nonprofit group that strives to conserve and enhance the resiliency and sustainability of Appalachian forests by developing and implementing ecologically sound management strategies, educating the public on positive impact stewardship, and preparing the next generation of natural resource professionals.

PO Box 16007Asheville, NC 28816

www.ecoforesters.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

25th percentile

-7.6%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$67,438

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-1.6%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-4.2%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$530,133

Down $8,370 (-1.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$179,222

Up $79,217 (+79%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$350,911

Down $87,587 (-20%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,171,306

Down $51,841 (-4.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,260,198

Up $197,774 (+19%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$88,892

Down $249,615 (-155%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $131,695Liabilities 2015: $65,891Net Assets 2015: $65,8042015Assets 2016: $266,330Liabilities 2016: $88,647Net Assets 2016: $177,6832016Assets 2017: $130,524Liabilities 2017: $10,994Net Assets 2017: $119,5302017Assets 2018: $119,184Liabilities 2018: $25,569Net Assets 2018: $93,6152018Assets 2019: $75,874Liabilities 2019: $30,263Net Assets 2019: $45,6112019Assets 2020: $284,444Liabilities 2020: $203,217Net Assets 2020: $81,2272020Assets 2021: $407,269Liabilities 2021: $113,002Net Assets 2021: $294,2672021Assets 2022: $368,386Liabilities 2022: $93,759Net Assets 2022: $274,6272022Assets 2023: $538,503Liabilities 2023: $100,005Net Assets 2023: $438,4982023Assets 2024: $530,133Liabilities 2024: $179,222Net Assets 2024: $350,9112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$530,133
Liabilities$179,222
Net Assets$350,911
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $152,844Expenses 2015: $87,040Net Income 2015: $65,8042015Revenue 2016: $324,050Expenses 2016: $212,171Net Income 2016: $111,8792016Revenue 2017: $141,743Expenses 2017: $200,752Net Income 2017: -$59,0092017Revenue 2018: $208,300Expenses 2018: $234,215Net Income 2018: -$25,9152018Revenue 2019: $346,430Expenses 2019: $394,434Net Income 2019: -$48,0042019Revenue 2020: $418,853Expenses 2020: $383,237Net Income 2020: $35,6162020Revenue 2021: $680,416Expenses 2021: $467,376Net Income 2021: $213,0402021Revenue 2022: $703,141Expenses 2022: $720,753Net Income 2022: -$17,6122022Revenue 2023: $1,223,147Expenses 2023: $1,062,424Net Income 2023: $160,7232023Revenue 2024: $1,171,306Expenses 2024: $1,260,198Net Income 2024: -$88,8922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,171,306
Expenses$1,260,198
Net Income-$88,892
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$530,133
Liabilities
$179,222
Net assets
$350,911
Revenue
$1,171,306
Expenses
$1,260,198
Net income
-$88,892
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.18$0.35$1.17$1.26$0.09
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.54$0.10$0.44$1.22$1.06$0.16
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.09$0.27$0.70$0.72$0.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.41$0.11$0.29$0.68$0.47$0.21
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.20$0.08$0.42$0.38$0.04
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.08$0.03$0.05$0.35$0.39$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.12$0.03$0.09$0.21$0.23$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.01$0.12$0.14$0.20$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.27$0.09$0.18$0.32$0.21$0.11
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.07$0.07$0.15$0.09$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,171,306
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Conserve & Restore Appalachian forests. See note

Restoring and conserving our Appalachian forests through education and stewarship.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$260,686-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$493,229$223,374▼ $269,855
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$24,434$26,375▲ $1,941
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$20,840$16,328▼ $4,512
Accounts Receivable-$3,370-
Total Assets$538,503$530,133▼ $8,370
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$56,029$134,277▲ $78,248
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$40,568$37,322▼ $3,246
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,408$7,623▲ $4,215
Total Liabilities$100,005$179,222▲ $79,217
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$388,489$232,172▼ $156,317
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$50,009$118,739▲ $68,730
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$438,498$350,911▼ $87,587
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$538,503$530,133▼ $8,370

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$8,822$28,641$37,463
Equipment$7,506$17,053$24,559
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Andrew TaitCo-Executive DirectorFT$67,438$67,438
William HornthalCo-Executive DirectorFT$67,092$67,092

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Linda TatsapaughPresident
Dr Alex J FinkralVice President
Desirae KissellBoard Member
Jay LanierBoard Member
Josh KellyBoard Member
Pat SnyderBoard Member
Rebekah RobinsonBoard Member
Tracy EamesBoard Member
Robert LambTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$612,016
Program Service Revenue
$541,524
Investment Income
$16,081
Other Revenue
$1,685
All Other Contributions
$517,139
Change in Net Assets
$-88,892
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,008,703
Other Expenses$251,495
Total Fundraising Expense$47,560
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$652,187$130,473$13,782$796,442
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,588$18,834$12,108$134,530
Payroll Taxes$62,185$7,773$7,773$77,731
Insurance$36,275$8,545$0$44,820
Occupancy$33,694$4,157$3,717$41,568
Travel$29,918$1,114$0$31,032
Office Expenses$10,895$6,922$144$17,961
All Other Expenses$7,617$3,967$2,238$13,822
Depreciation Depletion$7,400$1,850$0$9,250
Fees for Services Other$0$9,000$0$9,000
Advertising$341$38$7,244$7,623
Information Technology$5,878$708$554$7,140
Interest$0$4,446$0$4,446
Other Expenses$0$3,694$0$3,694
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,515$0$2,515
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$175$0$175
Total Functional Expenses$1,006,320$206,318$47,560$1,260,198
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
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
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
EcoForesters
EIN
47-3365113
Phone
8284846842
Address
PO Box 16007, Asheville, NC 28816

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Tatsapaugh
Title
Board President
Phone
8284846842
Signed
2025-09-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Linda Tatsapaugh
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
29
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Preparer
Todd Oldenburg
Phone
8282360206
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Enforced as necessary. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“Forms 990 are available through the websites of many charity watch organizations and upon request. The Form 1023 is available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves the budget line for aggregate salary expense. Thereafter, individual salaries and salary increases for employees are determined by the Co-Executive Directors. The Co-Executive Directors pay are based on a comparison of other regional non-profits.”

Pt XII, Line 1

“In a previous year, the organization changed its method of accounting from Cash to Modified Cash.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EcoForesters on-the-ground work impacted more than 20,000 acres in 2024. We developed 41 ecological forest stewardship plans covering over 8,500 acres, consulted on 86 properties, and conducted forest stand improvement, invasive species control, and native plantings across more than 600 acres. We partnered with a wide range of organizations, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, and the US Forest Service, to carry out restoration projects across public and private lands. Through these partnerships, 23 projects on ecologically significant lands were completed, increasing community engagement in sustainable forestry practices. In response to devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, crews were deployed to assist with recovery efforts by removing hazardous trees, reopening trails, and prioritizing forest resilience through targeted management.
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