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Lets Plant Trees

EIN 93-1643546 • 501(c)3 • Lutsen, MN

Profile

Let's plant trees is a minnesota nonprofit dedicated to restoring healthy, resilient forests. We provide free native tree seedlings to property owners, along with the knowledge and resources they need to plant them successfully. Our work also includes educational presentations for schools, libraries, and community groups, as well as partnerships with communities, schools, and businesses to organize volunteer tree planting projects that make a lasting environmental impact. The need for reforestation is urgent. With the right information and support, seedling survival rates can improve dramatically. That is why we focus on planting native species suited to minnesota's changing climate and share practical, timely guidance on when and where to plant.

PO Box 56Lutsen, MN 55612-0056

www.letsplanttrees.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.84x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

52nd percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$10,500

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2025

Assets

$42,709

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Liabilities

$35,793

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Net Assets

$6,916

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Revenue

$80,063

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Expenses

$78,194

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Net Income

$1,869

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$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2025: $42,709Liabilities 2025: $35,793Net Assets 2025: $6,9162025

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2025

Assets$42,709
Liabilities$35,793
Net Assets$6,916

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2025: $80,063Expenses 2025: $78,194Net Income 2025: $1,8692025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$80,063
Expenses$78,194
Net Income$1,869

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$42.7$35.8$6.92$80.1$78.2$1.87
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 2, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$80,063
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Let's plant trees is a minnesota nonprofit dedicated to restoring healthy, resilient forests. We provide free native tree seedlings to property owners, along with the knowledge and resources they need to plant them successfully. Our work also includes educational presentations for schools, libraries, and community groups, as well as partnerships with communities, schools, and businesses to organize volunteer tree planting projects that make a lasting environmental impact. The need for reforestation is urgent. With the right information and support, seedling survival rates can improve dramatically. That is why we focus on planting native species suited to minnesota's changing climate and share practical, timely guidance on when and where to plant.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
LET'S PLANT TREES PROMOTES REFORESTATION BY GIVING AWAY FREE NATIVE MINNESOTA TREE SEEDLINGS ALONG WITH CLEAR GUIDANCE ON HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE TO PLANT THEM. WE ORGANIZE VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING PROJECTS WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF REFORESTATION AT SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. A TOTAL OF 20,000 SEEDLINGS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2025. PLANS FOR DISTRUBITING 50,000 IN 2026 AND 100,000 IN 2027 IS UNDERWAY.-$67,902
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICHAEL NICKLOWChief Exec OFT$10,500-$10,500
CARRIE NICKLOWPresident/TrPT$0--
JEANNE ANDERSONSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lets Plant Trees
EIN
93-1643546
Phone
2186631234
Address
PO BOX 56, LUTSEN, MN 55612-0056

Signing Officer

Name
Carrie Nicklow
Title
President/treasurer
Phone
6122106099
Signed
2026-02-02

Preparer

Firm
Myslajek Kemp & Spencer Ltd
Address
1000 SHELARD PARKWAY 6TH FLOOR, ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426
Preparer
Matthew K Lind CPA
Phone
9525444147
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses office supplies 52 technology 2,443 communications 521 travel 541 conferences and meetings 272 tree seedlings 46,356 apparel 1,688 planting materials 2,747 bank fees 60 credit card fees 263 dues, licenses & fees 131 telephone 135 volunteer meals 1,074 casual labor 766 continuing education 130 evaluation support 475 event materials 3,625 grant support services 172 computers & equipment 2,956 total 64,407

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 0 2,088 total 0 2,088

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 99 35,793

Form 990-ez, Part III

Let's plant trees is a minnesota nonprofit dedicated to restoring healthy, resilient forests. We provide free native tree seedlings to property owners, along with the knowledge and resources they need to plant them successfully. Our work also includes educational presentations for schools, libraries, and community groups, as well as partnerships with communities, schools, and businesses to organize volunteer tree planting projects that make a lasting environmental impact. The need for reforestation is urgent. With the right information and support, seedling survival rates can improve dramatically. That is why we focus on planting native species suited to minnesota's changing climate and share practical, timely guidance on when and where to plant.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

Let's plant trees promotes reforestation by giving away free native minnesota tree seedlings along with clear guidance on how, when, and where to plant them. We organize volunteer tree planting projects with businesses and organizations across the state and provide educational presentations on the importance of reforestation at schools, libraries, and community events. A total of 20,000 seedlings were distributed in 2025. Plans for distrubiting 50,000 in 2026 and 100,000 in 2027 is underway.

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