Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
FTPF provides environmental and nutritional benefits through a diverse set of programs, each described in greater detail below. In total, for 2018, FTPF had the following results: Planted and distributed 63,002 fruit trees and shrubs to improve nutrition and the environment (62,930 trees and 79 shrubs)Created 129 orchards and tree distribution events worldwide to activate healthy communitiesTrained 1,201 volunteers during FTPF events on how to plant trees in their region Provided education and environmental curriculum for 2,201 students to inspire the next generation of environmentalistsProvided advanced workshops for 314 orchard caretakers to ensure tree survivalTrees planted in this years programs, when fully mature, will on average create 11 million pounds of oxygen, sequester 14 million pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, filter 424,000 pounds of solid pollutants from the air, and produce 3.1 million pounds of fruiteach year!
About
FRUIT RELIEF PROGRAM ($141,527)FTPFs Fruit Relief program involves strategically planting fruit trees where the harvest will most benefit poverty-stricken communitiesin low-income neighborhoods and international hunger relief sitesand distributing fruit trees directly to families in need to provide a source of nutrition in their backyards for decades to follow. As a result of such orchard donations, life-saving sustenance is provided and local volunteers, many of whom are in difficult situations themselves, are empowered to take action for their environment.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To encourage the planting of 18 billion edible fruit trees under organic, humane standards. to benefit the environment, human health, and animal welfare by strategically planting fruit and nut tree orchards where they will best serve communities for decades to follow. this includes planting any edible, medicinal, or environmentally beneficial trees or plants.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Ftpf provides environmental and nutritional benefits through a diverse set of programs, each described in greater detail below. in total, for 2018, ftpf had the following results: planted and distributed 63,002 fruit trees and shrubs to improve nutrition and the environment (62,930 trees and 79 shrubs)created 129 orchards and tree distribution events worldwide to activate healthy communitiestrained 1,201 volunteers during ftpf events on how to plant trees in their region provided education and environmental curriculum for 2,201 students to inspire the next generation of environmentalistsprovided advanced workshops for 314 orchard caretakers to ensure tree survivaltrees planted in this years programs, when fully mature, will on average create 11 million pounds of oxygen, sequester 14 million pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, filter 424,000 pounds of solid pollutants from the air, and produce 3.1 million pounds of fruiteach year!”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is PO Box 81881, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 2 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $66,485.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $86,535 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $5,103 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.