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Why Forests Matter

EIN 82-5324301 • 501(c)3 • Santa Barbara, CA

Profile

Why forests matter seeks to ensure our california forests are restored to the standards of the california forest practice act, to produce a continuous and sustainable supply of high quality forest products, while providing maximum protection for california's water supply, fisheries, recreation opportunities, carbon sequestration ability, and other important economic and environmental habitats.

317 E Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

www.whyforestsmatter.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

2.92x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

9.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

4th percentile

-398%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1109%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$124,451

Up $114,154 (+1109%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$363,100

Up $273,200 (+304%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

-$238,649

Down $159,046 (-200%) from 2020

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue99th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Up

$40,000

Up $12,403 (+45%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$199,046

Up $63,530 (+47%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$159,046

Down $51,127 (-47%) from 2020

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2018: $5,021Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $5,0212018Assets 2019: $28,316Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $28,3162019Assets 2020: $10,297Liabilities 2020: $89,900Net Assets 2020: -$79,6032020Assets 2021: $124,451Liabilities 2021: $363,100Net Assets 2021: -$238,6492021

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$124,451
Liabilities$363,100
Net Assets-$238,649
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KRevenue 2018: $51,300Expenses 2018: $46,279Net Income 2018: $5,0212018Revenue 2019: $153,723Expenses 2019: $130,428Net Income 2019: $23,2952019Revenue 2020: $27,597Expenses 2020: $135,516Net Income 2020: -$107,9192020Revenue 2021: $40,000Expenses 2021: $199,046Net Income 2021: -$159,0462021

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$40,000
Expenses$199,046
Net Income-$159,046
Open 2021 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$124,451
Liabilities
$363,100
Net assets
-$238,649
Revenue
$40,000
Expenses
$199,046
Net income
-$159,046
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$3.63$2.39$0.40$1.99$1.59
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.90$0.80$0.28$1.36$1.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.54$1.30$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.51$0.46$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$40,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Why forests matter seeks to ensure our california forests are restored to the standards of the california forest practice act, to produce a continuous and sustainable supply of high quality forest products, while providing maximum protection for california's water supply, fisheries, recreation opportunities, carbon sequestration ability, and other important economic and environmental habitats.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
WHY FORESTS MATTER EDUCATES PEOPLE TO REQUIRE THAT THE FOREST PRACTICE ACT BE PROPERLY ADMINISTERED TO ACHIEVE ITS PRINCIPLE MANDATE THAT CALIFORNIA'S FORESTS PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY OF HIGH QUALITY FOREST PRODUCTS. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO HELP ENSURE QUALIFIED, PASSIONATE FORESTERS ARE CONSERVING OUR FORESTED LANDS BY DEVELOPING FORESTER STANDARDS ALONG WITH ESTABLISHING UPDATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY.$0$192,622
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RICHARD A WILSONPresidentPT$0--
RICHARD GIENGERDirectorPT$0--
CHARLES D KIMBELLSecretaryPT$0--
SHARON DUGGANDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Why Forests Matter
EIN
82-5324301
Phone
8059638611
Address
317 E CARRILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Kimbell
Title
Secretary
Phone
8059638611
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Mcgowan Guntermann
Address
200 E CARRILLO STREET SUITE 300, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7141
Preparer
Stephen Smith CPA
Phone
8059629175
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: administrative and office expenses. Amount: 2,746. Description: accounting fees. Amount: 3,200. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 5,946.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: eidl loans. Beg. Of year amount: 89,900. End of year amount: 359,900. Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 3,200.”

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