Civic Intelligence

Whatcom Million Trees Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 86-3913386

Jun 01, 2024 to May 31, 2025 • Filed on Oct 14, 2025

Organization Profilewhatcommilliontrees.org
1901 Cornwall Avenue Suite 800Bellingham, WA 98225-3659

(360) 319-1370

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

86th percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$24,130

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.9% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

39%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

129%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$219,539

Up $61,318 (+39%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$219,539

Up $61,318 (+39%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$187,058

Up $105,234 (+129%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$125,740

Up $91,602 (+268%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$61,318

Up $13,632 (+29%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $158,221Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $158,2212024Assets 2025: $219,539Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $219,5392025

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2025

Assets$219,539
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$219,539
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $81,824Expenses 2024: $34,138Net Income 2024: $47,6862024Revenue 2025: $187,058Expenses 2025: $125,740Net Income 2025: $61,3182025

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2025

Revenue$187,058
Expenses$125,740
Net Income$61,318
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Oct 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$188,234
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Planting and protecting trees and community education about trees -- all within Whatcom County, WA.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Planting trees within Whatcom County, to increase carbon capture and overall tree canopy, which over time will bring numerous benefits to all residents in the County by enchancing climate resilience and wellness.$0$33,555
Holding community events and volunteer work parties to increase awareness of the multiple benefits of trees & forests, connecting people together in hands-on positive climate action that increases hope & empowerment.$0$3,102
Protecting existing trees/forests in Whatcom County via policy advocacy, invasive plant removal, etc. to benefit the entire region by enhancing biodiversity, climate resilience (reducing extreme heat/flooding in urban areas), filtering air, cleaning water, and numerous other health benefits for over 100,000 residents.$0$227
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mallorey RoeOperations ManagerPT$24,130-$24,130
Laura WeissWmtp Board Chair-$0--
Michael FeererBoard TreasurerPT$0--
Amy BrownBoard Secretary-$0--
Susan HuttonExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Whatcom Million Trees Project
EIN
86-3913386
Phone
3603191370
Address
1901 Cornwall Avenue Suite 800, Bellingham, WA 98225-3659

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Feerer
Title
Board Treasurer
Phone
3602232383
Signed
2025-10-14
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Tree planting and protection expenses.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$219,539
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$219,539
Revenue
$187,058
Expenses
$125,740
Net income
$61,318
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.00$2.20$1.87$1.26$0.61
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.00$1.58$0.82$0.34$0.48