Civic Intelligence

The Forest Within

EIN 87-1189758 • 501(c)3 • Fort Myers, FL

Profile

Educate public of the need to protect the amazon forest

1789 Marlyn RdFort Myers, FL 33901

www.theforestwithin.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.00x

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

NTEE C30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.00x

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

NTEE C30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

17th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE C30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$30,187

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 54.5% of source-year revenue.

NTEE C30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-72%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE C30 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$3,943

Down $10,322 (-72%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$3,943

Down $10,322 (-72%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$55,350

Up $55,350 from 2023

Expenses

Up

$65,672

Up $65,672 from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$10,322

Down $10,322 from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2021: $32,385Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $32,3852021Assets 2022: $14,265Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $14,2652022Assets 2023: $14,265Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $14,2652023Assets 2024: $3,943Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $3,9432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,943
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$3,943

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $50,200Expenses 2021: $17,815Net Income 2021: $32,3852021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $18,120Net Income 2022: -$18,1202022Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $02023Revenue 2024: $55,350Expenses 2024: $65,672Net Income 2024: -$10,3222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$55,350
Expenses$65,672
Net Income-$10,322

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 9, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$55,350
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Protecting the Northern Amazon rainforest to secure continuous forest cover and connectivity from the Andes to the Atlantic.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,265$3,943▼ $10,322
Total Assets$14,265$3,943▼ $10,322
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$14,265$3,943▼ $10,322
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,265$3,943▼ $10,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,265$3,943▼ $10,322
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
John RashDirectorPT$30,187$30,187

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$55,350
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$55,250
Change in Net Assets
$-10,322
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$32,985
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$30,187
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,500
Total Fundraising Expense$2,500
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$30,187-$30,187
Fees for Services Legal-$28,252-$28,252
Fees for Services Management-$3,000-$3,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$2,500$2,500
Information Technology-$1,570-$1,570
Office Expenses-$163-$163
Total Functional Expenses$0$63,172$2,500$65,672
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,500
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
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

Governing body reviewed Form 990 prior to filing.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Available on request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Forest Within
EIN
87-1189758
In Care Of
% John Rash
Phone
3102906483
Address
1789 Marlyn Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Signing Officer

Name
John Rash
Title
Director
Phone
3102906483
Signed
2026-03-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Clarity Certified Public Accountant
Address
12450 Brantley Commons Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Preparer
Eric Higginson CPA
Phone
2399009743
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