Tree Folks, Inc.
Tree Folks, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TreeFolks empowers Central Texans to build stronger communities by planting and caring for trees.
About
TreeFolks empowers Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. Since 1989, TreeFolks has planted more than 2.8 million trees to provide the basic necessities of life clean air and water, habitat for wildlife, and shelter from the hot Texas sun. TreeFolks provides services through five primary programs: NeighborWoods provides free trees and tree care education to Austin area residents to combat the urban heat island effect and improve the health of the urban forest. CityShade partners with local municipal agencies to engage volunteers in tree planting events and provide ongoing tree care opportunities in public spaces. Bastrop County Community Reforestation restores the Lost Pines by providing comprehensive reforestation services to private landowners affected by the devastating 2011 wildfires. Hays County Community Reforestation provides free trees, tree planting services, and consultations to landowners affected by the Memorial Day Weekend Floods of 2015.Education initiatives offer hands-on workshops, courses and presentations on various tree topics designed to provide homeowners and professional the information needed to properly manage their urban trees. TreeFolks serves over 10,000 individuals each year through its tree planting and education initiatives. The thousands of volunteers recruited annually and the sense of ownership gained from local community members enable TreeFolks and their partners to maximize limited resources and improve the health of urban trees.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Empowering central texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Empowering central texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as TX.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be PO Box 1395, Del Valle, TX, 786171395.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 22 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $201,471.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1989.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $702,147 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $55,529 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.