2022-05-16T08:57:09-07:00 2021-06-30 200276349 MANN URRUTIA NELSON CPAs & ASSOC LLP 2901 Douglas Blvd Suite 290 Roseville CA 95661 990 2020-07-01 900138904 California Releaf CALI 9164970034 2115 J Street Suite 213 Sacramento CA 95816 DesireBackman President 2022-05-16 true DesireBackman DesireBackman 999009999 Erica Pastor P01393464 9167744208 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 2115 J Street Suite 213 Sacramento CA 95816 1080946 false X WWW.CALIFORNIARELEAF.ORG X 1989 CA California Releaf's mission is to empower grassroots efforts and build strategic partnerships that preserve, protect and enhance California's urban and community forests. 7 7 5 7 0 1630201 1061953 22815 18870 225 123 5000 0 1658241 1080946 948934 473036 0 410451 440690 0 0 299933 144145 1659318 1057871 -1077 23075 568778 478937 237574 124658 331204 354279 X California Releaf's mission is to empower grassroots efforts and build strategic partnerships that preserve, protect and enhance California's urban and community forests. false false 627216 438698 Program Grant ManagementIn fiscal year 2021, California ReLeaf again received generous grant funding for pass-through California Arbor Week grants from Edison International. The program continued Edisons goals of developing new community-based organizations interested in planting trees in their neighborhoods to help offset the impact of extreme heat events. An Arbor Week grantee webinar was held in early March to share best practices about planting and caring for trees and to answer any questions or concerns about the program. ReLeaf managed 19 Arbor Week Grants totaling $60,000 in pass-through funding.In fiscal year 2021 California ReLeaf also managed three pass-through grant programs funded through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Two were via the California Climate Investment Program (CCIP) intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and one was through the Prop 68 Program focused on planting trees to offset the impacts of climate change, such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat. Urban Forest California Climate Investment GrantsStarted in 2015, the California Climate Investment Program grants (CCIP and formerly known as Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants) from CAL FIRE have a strong emphasis on planting in Low Income and Disadvantaged Communities as identified by CAL EPA. All of the California ReLeafs CCIP grants are intended to provide funding to smaller nonprofits and community groups and to encourage new organizations to make tangible improvements to their neighborhoods with trees and building stronger, more cohesive communities. At the end of FY 2021, California ReLeaf closed out our Forest Improvement Grant Cycle, which included grants to 17 organizations, with 2766 trees planted that will remove 6328 tons of carbon from the atmosphere over 40 years and much incredible work engaging and building community. Note: any nonprofit or community group can apply for California ReLeaf grants. The organization does not have to be a member of the ReLeaf Network.List of California Climate Investment Program Grant Programs & Grantees:2018 Social Equity Grant Program: Forest Improvement1. A Cleaner Greener East LA (ACGELA)2. Avenal Historical Society3. Butte Environmental Council4. Climate Action Now!5. Earth Team6. East Bay Regional Parks7. Fountaingrove8. From Lot to Spot9. Madera Coalition10. People and Trees11. Regional Parks Foundation12. Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association (SEFCEDA)13. Sustainable Claremont14. Sustainable Solano15. The Watershed Project16. Tree Pledge17. Your Children's Trees2019 Social Equity Grant Program: Urban Forest Management Program1. Amigos de los Rios2. City Trees3. ECO-SLO 4. Friends of Santa Ana Zoo5. Green Tech6. North East Trees7. Our City Forest8. People and TreesList of California Proposition 68 Funded Grant Program & Grantees2020 Relief Through ReLeaf Grant Program1. Redding Parks and Trails Foundation2. Circuit Riders Community Services (former known as The Center for Social & Environmental Stewardship)3. The Center for Regenerative Agriculture4. Oroville Botanic Gardens5. Paradise Recreation and Park District6. Yuba Sutter Regional Arts Council7. North Coast Opportunities, Inc.2021 Arbor Week GrantsIn 2021, California Arbor Week Grants were focused in Southern California with funding from Edison International. ReLeaf awarded $60,000 in pass-through grants to 19 community-based organizations for projects to celebrate California Arbor Week 2021 with tree plantings, tree education and care across the state. Due to Covid, a Zoom webinar was held instead of in person educational workshops. The goal of the grants is to support the development of new tree planting groups in order to combat increasing urban heat island effect. Several of the Arbor Week grantees were new to urban forest activism in the last 2 years and are indicated below with asterisks, while 2021 California Arbor Week Grantees:1. A Cleaner Greener East LA2. Angels of Hope USA*3. Food Exploration and Discovery*4. Grow Monrovia*5. Highlanders Boxing Club6. Huntington Beach Tree Society, Inc.7. Los Angeles Conservation Corps8. Nehyam Neighborhood Association9. Rancho San Buenaventura Conservation Trust*10. Redlands Conservancy11. San Bernardino Fatherhood12. SistersWe Community Gardening Projects13. Slovenian Society of California*14. Stanbridge University*15. Sustainable Claremont16. The Gifted Living Institute, Inc*.17. Tree San Diego18. TreePeople19. Your Childrens Trees*Grantees new to urban forest activism. 203073 34338 18870 Education and Outreach This program strengthens grassroots efforts by engaging the general public, community leaders, interested organizations, and urban and community forestry professionals. California ReLeafs programs are designed to educate Californians about the value and benefits of trees as well as sound tree care practices. FY2021 Education & Outreach Accomplishments:California ReLeaf does the majority of its communications via online platforms: email lists, social media, webinars, the website, and the new ReLeaf Network Listserv introduced in May 2021. E-Communications Circulation: Nearly 1,000 Recipients. Dozens of eBlasts were sent covering a variety of topics such as: urban forest grant opportunities, California Arbor Week Grants, webinars including Oak Woodland Restoration, and the new series of monthly Network educational meetings via Zoom called Learn Over Lunch.Website As always, all webinars and other educational resources are shared via the website https://californiareleaf.org/ Social Media Circulation: 3,000. ReLeaf is active in using social media to share urban forestry issues of interest to community groups, government employees, and green industry professionals. Webinars To access the ever-expanding ReLeaf library of on-demand education and information please visit: https://californiareleaf.org/resources/ In order to access webinars, please visit: http://californiareleaf.org/resources/webinars/ California Arbor Week In early March 2021 the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection produced the first virtual California Arbor Week Press Conference, announcing the Arbor Week Poster Contest Winners. The press conference included CAL FIRE Chief Thom Porter and Resource Protection & Improvement Staff Chief John Melvin as well as speakers from the USDA Forest Service, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric as well as California ReLeaf. Please visit the website to see the contest winners at: https://californiareleaf.org/about-releaf/updates/Conferences ReLeaf again virtually hosted the ReLeaf Network Retreat via Zoom in May 2021. Webinar style recordings from the 2021 Retreat are available at: http://californiareleaf.org/resources/webinars/ 81836 California ReLeaf NetworkThe California ReLeaf Network is a statewide forum for the informational exchange, education, and mutual support of community-based organizations. The members have common goals of community development by planting and protecting trees, promoting community engagement and volunteer involvement, and fostering an ethic of environmental stewardship.The ReLeaf Network enables individual groups to use their collective power to improve the urban and community forests in their home towns for all Californians. Through membership in the Network, groups build their organizational and technical skills, share their enthusiasm, experiences and ideas, address issues of common concern, and work together to plant trees, promote tree care and community stewardship, and grow stronger communities throughout the state. 2020/21 accomplishments of this program include:- The Network had dozens of member organizations that ranged from small groups of dedicated volunteers to mature nonprofit organizations with paid staff. Network members represent diverse demographics and a broad geographic reach throughout California.- Network member organizations:- Planted 79,000 trees- Cared for 62,000+ trees- Engaged 14,000 volunteers giving 72,000 hours of their timeOur Policy & Education Strategy Program Manager sent regular Network Updates to Network members throughout the year. These emails reached over 200 recipients and covered a variety of topics, including information about funding opportunities, upcoming conferences and workshops, research reports, job announcements and more. 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OUR EMPHASIS FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON:1. ADVOCATED FOR INCLUDING FUNDING FOR CAL FIRES URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM IN THE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AND 2021-2022. CALIFORNIA RELEAF MET WITH THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY, CAL FIRE, AND THE LEGISLATURE ON THIS ISSUE.2. ADVOCATED FOR GRANT LIQUIDATION EXTENSIONS BECAUSE OF COVID INTERRUPTIONS TO GRANT IMPLMENTATION. ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMPLETE THE GRANTS WAS NEEDED AS MANY PUBLIC SPACES WHERE TREES ARE PLANTED ESPECIALLY SCHOOLS DID NOT ALLOW PLANTING ONCE COVID LOCKDOWNS WENT INTO EFFECT.3. MET WITH MEMBERS OF THE NEWSOM ADMINSTRATION TO OFFER INFORMATIONAL INSIGHTS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HOW THE ADMINISTRATION COULD ADVANCE URBAN FORESTRY AND INCREASE ITS RELEVANCE IN NATURAL RESOURCES AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY DISCUSSIONS, SUCH AS THE MITIGATING EFFECTS OF TREES DURING EXTREME HEAT EVENTS.WE REGISTERED SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATION: IN 2020: AB 1968, AB 3214IN 2021: AB 223, AB 713, AB 1087, AB 1395, SB 17, SB 347 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote WE HAVE EVALUATED OUR TAX POSITIONS AND RELATED INCOME TAX CONTINGENCIES AND DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true Climate Action Now 2150 Allston Way 460 Berkley CA 94704 863368576 501 (c)(3) 32272 0 Urban Forest Management Common Vision PO Box 638 Ukiah CA 95482 800615097 501 (c)(3) 17994 0 Urban Forest Management Ctr for Social & Env Stewards 9619 Old Redwood Hwy Windsor CA 95472 942345807 501 (c)(3) 23924 0 Releaf for Relief Empowerment Works 19 Blue Heron Lane Aliso Viejo CA 92656 311796801 501 (c)(3) 15417 0 Forest Improvement Environmental Center of SLO PO Box 1014 San Luis Obispo CA 93406 237213237 501 (c)(3) 7751 0 Urban Forest Management From Lot to Spot 2003 E 1st Street Los Angeles CA 90033 203359738 501 (c)(3) 10024 0 Forest Improvement Grants to Orgs Under 5000 2115 J Street STE 213 Sacramento CA 95816 76809 0 Green Technical Educ & Empl 1026 Florin Road 152 Sacramento CA 95831 270595012 501 (c)(3) 10779 0 Urban Forest Management Madera Coal for Comm Justice 219 S D Street Madera CA 93638 770391942 501 (c)(3) 25762 0 Urban Forest Management North East Trees 570 W Ave 26 200 Los Angeles CA 90065 954320174 501 (c)(3) 48132 0 Urban Forest Management Oroville Botanic Gardens 7441 Lower Wyandotte Road Oroville CA 95966 814853232 501 (c)(3) 34072 0 Releaf for Relief People and Trees Inc 1027 Summit Way Laguna Beach CA 92651 825213603 501 (c)(3) 12036 0 Urban Forest Management Redding Parks and Trails Fdn 777 Cypress Avenue Redding CA 96001 820887770 501 (c)(3) 13872 0 Releaf for Relief Sustainable Claremont PO Box 1502 Claremont CA 91711 501 (c)(3) 41773 0 Forest Improvement The Cntr for Regenerative Ag PO Box 973 Ojai CA 93024 030438828 501 (c)(3) 28748 0 Releaf for Relief Urban Corps of San Diego 3127 Jefferson St San Diego CA 92110 330352148 501 (c)(3) 27529 0 Urban Forest Management Watsonville Wetlands Walk PO Box 1239 Freedom CA 95019 770519882 501 (c)(3) 29343 0 Urban Forest Management Yuba Sutter Rgnl Arts Council 624 E Street Marysville CA 95901 942831238 501 (c)(3) 16799 0 Releaf for Relief 16 2 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The ORGANIZATION communicates with the GRANTEES regularly to ensure that the grant funds are used for specific purposes. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Legislative Monitoring and OutreachCalifornia ReLeaf monitors State and Federal legislation for opportunities to educate and participate in public debate and policy related to urban forestry. Of particular interest is how urban forestry is being increasingly integrated into other policy and funding arenas, such as affordable housing, additional mitigation measures, and potentially climate adaptation programs. Furthermore, the steadily mounting recognition of the value of urban forest co-benefits is particularly gratifying as found, for example, in connection with Californias Cap & Trade programs. Through our website, newsletter, emails and action alerts, ReLeaf ensures that Network members and other interested community members are aware of what is happening at the state and federal level and also provides information for how local groups can make their voices heard.California ReLeaf staff continued communication with multiple environmental and social justice partners on policy priorities during the reporting period with specific focus on highlighting urban forestry in the annual Cap and Trade programs and in climate resiliency discussions. Strategic PartnershipsIn order to advance California ReLeafs mission to empower grassroots efforts and build strategic partnerships that preserve, protect, and enhance Californias urban and community forests, ReLeaf staff participated in the following strategic partnerships, collaborations, and committees:- Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation (ARCCA)- California Climate Equity Coalition (CCEC)- California Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (CUFAC) - Climate Plan- Green California- Sustainable Communities 4 All (SC4A)- Sustainable Urban Forest Coalition (SUFC) Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Board Executive Committee is given a draft version of the tax return as well as the Independent Accountants Review Report to review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Board reviews and approves the Executive Directors Salary in light of job responsibility, goals met, and other key factors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request at the organizations headquarters.