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Why Forests Matter

990EZ • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 82-5324301

Apr 25, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jun 13, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.WHYFORESTSMATTER.ORG
317 E Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 963-8611

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

63rd percentile

9.8%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

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Source year 2018

Asset Growth

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Source year 2018

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

$5,021

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Net Assets

$5,021

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Liabilities

$0

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

$51,300

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Expenses

$46,279

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Net Income

$5,021

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$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

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2018

Assets$5,021
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$5,021
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

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

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2018

Revenue$51,300
Expenses$46,279
Net Income$5,021
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 25, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jun 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$51,300
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$46,279
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RICHARD A WILSONPresidentPT$0--
RICHARD GIENGERDirectorPT$0--
CHARLES D KIMBELLSecretaryPT$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
2019-06-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Mcgowan Guntermann
Address
111 E VICTORIA ST 2ND FLOOR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2018
Preparer
Stephen Smith CPA
Phone
8059629175
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Description: legal fees. Amount: 5,000. Description: administrative and office expenses. Amount: 109. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 5,109.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,021
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,021
Revenue
$51,300
Expenses
$46,279
Net income
$5,021
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