Civic Intelligence

Ecoforesters Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-3365113

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 28, 2018

Organization Profilewww.ecoforesters.org
PO Box 16007Asheville, NC 28816

(828) 484-6842

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

11th percentile

-42%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$50,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 35.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-51%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-56%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Down

$130,524

Down $135,806 (-51%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$119,530

Down $58,153 (-33%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$10,994

Down $77,653 (-88%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$141,743

Down $182,307 (-56%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$200,752

Down $11,419 (-5.4%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$59,009

Down $170,888 (-153%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$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

2017

Assets$130,524
Liabilities$10,994
Net Assets$119,530
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$141,743
Expenses$200,752
Net Income-$59,009
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 28, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$393,813
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

EcoForesters is a nonprofit professional forestry organization dedicated to conserving and restoring our Appalachian forests.

Ecoforesters is a 501c3 nonprofit professional forestry organization dedicated to conserving and restoring our appalachian forests.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$30,156$126,197▲ $96,041
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,174$4,327▼ $1,847
Other Assets Total$230,000--
Total Assets$266,330$130,524▼ $135,806
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$80,000--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,647$10,994▲ $2,347
Total Liabilities$88,647$10,994▼ $77,653
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$177,683$119,530▼ $58,153
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$177,683$119,530▼ $58,153
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$266,330$130,524▼ $135,806

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,327$4,906$9,233
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Andrew TaitEcoForestry DirectorFT$50,000$50,000
Rob LambPresidentPT$11,375$11,375

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Alex J FinkralVice President
Calvin S KoonceBoard Member
Jay LanierBoard Member
Josh KellyBoard Member
Dr Haley Gottfried MannSecretary
Rebekah RobinsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$14,272
Program Service Revenue
$174,807
Investment Income
$-48,070
Other Revenue
$734
All Other Contributions
$14,272
Change in Net Assets
$-59,009
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$155,053
Other Expenses$45,699
Total Fundraising Expense$18,543
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$79,746$7,103$5,678$92,527
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,000$10,000$10,000$50,000
Payroll Taxes$9,645$1,503$1,378$12,526
Occupancy$7,076$786$0$7,862
Advertising$6,659$740$0$7,399
Interest$4,774$530$0$5,304
Other Expenses$4,745$0$0$4,745
Insurance$4,087$454$0$4,541
Office Expenses$2,199$243$0$2,442
Travel$1,698$191$20$1,909
Depreciation Depletion$1,662$185$0$1,847
Information Technology$1,624$180$0$1,804
All Other Expenses$40$4$1,467$1,511
Fees for Services Accounting$900$100$0$1,000
Fees for Services Legal$279$31$0$310
Total Functional Expenses$160,037$22,172$18,543$200,752
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
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
Rebekah Robinson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8284846842
Signed
2018-06-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rebekah Robinson
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
10
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1434
Preparer
Stephen C Corliss
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 15A

“In the annual budgeting process, the board approves a budget line foraggregate salary expense. Thereafter, individual salaries and salaryincreases for employees are determined by the executive director. Theboard of directors sets the executive director's salary after a check ofcomparable salary information for similar organizations with similar budgets.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“Forms 1023 and 990 are available on GuideStar's website and upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 19

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

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Miscellaneous Income”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Computer Hardware”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Dues & Subscriptions”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Insurance”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Marketing”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Office Expenses”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Other General and Admin Expenses”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Professional Development”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Supplies”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Land Held for Sale”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Computer Equipment - Net”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Total Payroll Liabilities”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Loan”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 30. 26. 2. 2.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Fundraising 1465. 0. 0. 1465.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other General and Admin Expenses 16. 14. 2. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Enforced as necessary. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IN THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE BOARD APPROVES A BUDGET LINE FORAGGREGATE SALARY EXPENSE. THEREAFTER, INDIVIDUAL SALARIES AND SALARYINCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THEBOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AFTER A CHECK OFCOMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR BUDGETS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Forms 1023 and 990 are available on GuideStar's website and upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents and reviewed financial statements are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Miscellaneous Income
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Computer Hardware
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Dues & Subscriptions
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Insurance
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Marketing
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Office Expenses
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Professional Development
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$130,524
Liabilities
$10,994
Net assets
$119,530
Revenue
$141,743
Expenses
$200,752
Net income
-$59,009
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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