American Forests

“The Finance Committee receives the completed Form 990 to review. After the Finance Committee review, the form is then distributed to the full board prior to filing with the IRS.”

“All directors, employees, and volunteers are required to complete the annual conflicts questionnaire. Any conflicts disclosed in the process are resolved.”

“CEO compensation review included reviewing 990s of similar organizations, including: American Forest Foundation, National Forest Foundation, and the Arbor Day Foundation. Non-profit salary surveys were also consulted.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“American Forests inspires and advances the conservation of forests, which are essential to life. Founded in 1875, the Organization has served as a catalyst for many of the most important milestones in the conservation movement, including the founding of the U.S. Forest Service, the National Forest and Part Systems, the creation of the Modern Environmental Movement, and significant improvements in environmental legislation and forest management practices. Since 1990, American Forests has planted nearly 40 million trees in forest ecosystem restoration projects around the globe, resulting in cleaner air and drinking water, restored habitat for wildlife and fish, and the removal of millions of tons of carbon from the atmosphere.”

“For almost two decades, American Forests has worked with cities and researchers around the country to analyze forest cover in urban environments and to help promote the benefits that trees in cities can provide. For more than a century, American Forests has been at the forefront of forest policy, meeting with key policymakers and arguing for appropriate plans and levels of funding to support needed work in our nation's forests. Throughout the course of its history, American Forests has grounded its work in the best science of the time, and with the 2011 creation of its science advisory board, American Forests has aligned itself with some of the nation's premiere scientists to continue developing its work in and around the latest science. For decades, American Forests has worked with local partners to help restore and protect forests and has served on many local and regional coalitions and community groups to promote strong local forestry practices and partnerships.”

“There have been no changes during the year in the process for oversight of the audit of the financial statements.”