2014-05-12T15:46:20-05:00 2013-09-30 135381590 BDO USA LLP 7101 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 800 BETHESDA MD 208144827 990 2012-10-01 530196544 AMERICAN FORESTS AMER 2027371944 1220 L STREET NW SUITE 750 WASHINGTON DC 20005 SCOTT STEEN 2027371944 2014-05-12 1 MICHAEL SORRELLS CPA P00001737 3016544900 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z SCOTT STEEN 1220 L STREET NW SUITE 750 WASHINGTON DC 20005 8351274 0 X WWW.AMERICANFORESTS.ORG X 1875 DC AMERICAN FORESTS PROTECTS AND RESTORES FORESTS, PRESERVING THE HEALTH OF OUR PLANET AND THE WELL-BEING OF ITS INHABITANTS. 14 14 30 6458 20747 0 2201267 3562086 30120 28435 321956 304638 25582 18436 2578925 3913595 1115971 1458831 0 0 1741039 2122750 0 65055 805110 792560 1120344 3649570 4766980 -1070645 -853385 8447671 7366132 1481625 1234326 6966046 6131806 X AMERICAN FORESTS PROTECTS AND RESTORES FORESTS, PRESERVING THE HEALTH OF OUR PLANET AND THE WELL-BEING OF ITS INHABITANTS. FOUNDED IN 1875, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SERVED AS A CATALYST FOR MANY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN THE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT, INCLUDING THE FOUNDING OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, THE NATIONAL FOREST AND PARK SYSTEMS, THE CREATION OF THE MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT, AND SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AND FOREST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. SINCE 1990, AMERICAN FORESTS HAS PLANTED NEARLY 40 MILLION TREES IN FOREST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE, RESULTING IN CLEANER AIR AND DRINKING WATER, RESTORED HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE AND FISH, AND THE REMOVAL OF MILLIONS OF TONS OF CARBON FROM THE ATMOSPHERE. 0 1 2667810 1458831 PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY - RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, SUPPORTING URBAN FOREST RESEARCH AND WORK, ADVOCATING FOR SOUND NATIONAL FOREST POLICIES AND FUNDING, PROMOTING SCIENCE AND RESEARCH, AND WORKING WITH LOCAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE THE LYNCHPINS OF AMERICAN FORESTS' CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC POLICY WORK. IN THE LAST 20 YEARS, OUR GLOBAL RELEAF PROGRAM HAS HELPED RESTORE FORESTS IN ALL 50 STATES AND 38 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, PLANTING MORE THAN 45 MILLION TREES. FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES, AMERICAN FORESTS HAS WORKED WITH CITIES AND RESEARCHERS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO ANALYZE FOREST COVER IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS AND TO HELP PROMOTE THE BENEFITS THAT TREES IN CITIES CAN PROVIDE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.) 655968 7688 COMMUNICATIONS - BEYOND SUPPORTING THE WORK OCCURRING IN THE PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS, AMERICAN FORESTS' COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EDUCATING ITS COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FORESTRY WORLD. THIS GOAL IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE DAILY BLOG, LOOSE LEAF; THE MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER, FOREST FILES; AND THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, AMERICAN FORESTS. IN ADDITION, AMERICAN FORESTS' NATIONAL BIG TREE PROGRAM IS A PRIME EDUCATION EFFORT, PROMOTING MORE THAN 750 OF AMERICA'S BIGGEST TREES ACROSS HUNDREDS OF SPECIES. EVERY YEAR, THE PROGRAM RECEIVES HUNDREDS OF NOMINATIONS FOR BIG TREES AND USES THE PUBLICATION OF ITS NATIONAL REGISTER OF BIG TREES TO COMMUNICATE THE IMPORTANT ROLE BIG TREES PLAY IN ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS AMERICA. 3323778 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 1 30 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AK AR CA CO CT FL GA HI IL KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK RI SC TN OR PA UT VA WA WV WI DC X X X PETER HUTCHINS 2027371944 1220 L STREET NW SUITE 750 WASHINGTON DC 20005 ANN NICHOLS 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRUCE LISMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RODERICK A DEARMENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ROB BOURDON 1.00 X 0 0 0 ZIM BOULOS 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CHENARD 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA DABNEY 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN FULLER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE MARSHALL 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOYD MATSON 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN OXMAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN SARFATI 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN SILVER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LYNDA WEBSTER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT M STEEN 50.00 X 211824 0 18011 REBECCA WALKER 50.00 X 142094 0 9948 GERALD GRAY 37.50 X 132919 0 17265 ELEANOR SLOAN 40.00 X 136342 0 16989 PETER HUTCHINS 50.00 X 119967 0 12966 GREG MEYER 40.00 X 106756 0 8685 849902 0 83864 6 0 1 0 0 61282 1596 250408 3248800 35000 3562086 MAGAZINE ADVERTISING 541800 20747 20747 MAGAZINE SALES 900099 7688 7688 28435 147202 147202 2061 2061 4595115 4437557 122 157558 -122 157436 157436 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 16375 16375 16375 3913595 7688 20747 323074 1093430 1093430 365401 365401 391122 171151 100690 119281 1467899 807301 324984 335614 75046 39689 16542 18815 62844 55993 3669 3182 125839 72159 26134 27546 10197 4941 4034 1222 23952 184 23637 131 65055 65055 7148 7148 155071 119670 8398 27003 97244 94805 1196 1243 163279 109937 17983 35359 138655 102693 17893 18069 193970 105635 45540 42795 72088 43707 3677 24704 10658 5435 1888 3335 54062 30217 11436 12409 14226 7664 3135 3427 PRINTING 109903 63151 143 46609 MEMBERSHIP/SUBSCRIPTION 27134 25449 776 909 BAD DEBTS EXPENSE 19189 19189 STATE REGISTRATIONS 13123 13123 10445 5166 5279 4766980 3323778 638092 805110 500 368 3358863 1223525 736715 706516 498 249 71013 87548 1011160 389900 155365 621260 4111341 4655915 13376 70751 8447671 7366132 336376 387872 1074074 442185 5300 71175 398969 1481625 1234326 X 4216199 4325833 2719180 1775306 30667 30667 6966046 6131806 8447671 7366132 X -853385 -19190 38335 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3755281 8873827 6268991 4003956 3562086 26464141 215141 711147 156090 143939 7688 1234005 3970422 9584974 6425081 4147895 3569774 27698146 0 0 0 27698146 39560 33857 124837 173434 149263 520951 39560 33857 124837 173434 149263 520951 148259 16375 164634 4009982 9618831 6549918 4469588 3735412 28383731 0.97580 0.97880 0.01840 0.01590 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: ROYALTIES - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. CANCELLATION OF GRANT - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 128,916. MISCELLANEOUS - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 18,343. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 16,375. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 405 0 0 405 0 EXPLANATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: PART II-B, LINE 1: AMERICAN FORESTS' STAFF MET WITH CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS TO DISCUSS GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROMOTE BUDGET REQUESTS, TO DISCUSS THE COLLABORATIVE FOREST LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PROGRAM, TO DISCUSS THE WILDFIRE DISASTER FUNDING ACT, THE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY AND ECONOMIC SAVINGS ACT, THE COMMUNITY PARKS REVITALIZATION ACT, AND TO PROMOTE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE FARM BILL INCLUDING THE PERMANENT REAUTHORIZATION OF STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING. THEY ALSO MET WITH THE FOREST SERVICE, THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, THE UNDERSECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION FUNDING SOLUTIONS. 668567 193527 475040 141242 131456 9786 201351 64917 136434 621260 DEFERRED RENT 398969 398969 X 4026766 -19190 132361 113171 3913595 0 3913595 4861006 132361 132361 4728645 38335 38335 4766980 DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: EARNINGS ON THE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT MAY BE USED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF AMERICAN FORESTS' MISSION. DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X, LINE 2: AF IS A NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 509(A). AF IS SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX ON ANY NET ADVERTISING AND SALES REVENUE RELATED TO ITS PUBLICATIONS. AF DID NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CANCELLED GRANTS 38,335. 1 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN PROJECT AREA REFORESTATION 81911 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN PROJECT AREA REFORESTATION 114080 NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN PROJECT AREA REFORESTATION 56050 RUSSIA & THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN PROJECT AREA REFORESTATION 39400 SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN PROJECT AREA REFORESTATION 50000 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN PROJECT AREA REFORESTATION 23960 0 0 0 0 0 0 365401 0 365401 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC REFORESTATION PROJECTS IN CHINA AND INDONESIA. 81911 WIRE EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) REFORESTATION IN FRANCE, HUNGARY, GERMANY, SPAIN, ENGLAND, AND ICELAND. 114080 WIRE NORTH AMERICA PLANTING TREES IN MEXICO FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT. 56050 WIRE RUSSIA & THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES PLANTING TREES AND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES IN RUSSIA. 39400 WIRE SOUTH ASIA PLANTING TREES FOR CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN INDIA. 50000 WIRE SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PLANTING TREES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN GUINEA. 23960 WIRE 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.: SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS FUNDS ARE GENERALLY DISBURSED AFTER RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF PHOTOS AND FORMAL PROJECT REPORTS DETAILING THE COMPLETION OF PROJECTS AND HOW FUNDS WERE EXPENDED. X 0 AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC 2030 M STREET NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON DC 20036 DIRECT MAIL 0 137704 65055 72649 137704 65055 72649 1 US FOREST SERVICE 101B SUN AVE NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109 720564834 115 214178 PLANT TREES IN SEVERAL NATIONAL FORESTS ACROSS THE US STATE OF CALIFORNIA - DEPT OF PARKS & REC 200 PALM CANYON DR BORREGO SPRINGS CA 92004 680303606 115 344000 PROVIDED TO PLANT TREES IN CUYAMACA RANCHO STATE PARK. CERES TRUST 204 7TH STREET W 114 NORTHFIELD MN 55057 205768077 501(C)(3) 81053 RETURN OF UNSPENT TREE PLANTING GRANT. APPLEGATE PARTNERSHIP AND WATERSHED COUNCIL PO BOX 899 JACKSONVILLE OR 97530 931151372 501(C)(3) 15000 PLANTING 8,800 TREES TO RESTORE RIPARIAN HEALTH IN THE AREA. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT CARSON CITY DISTRICT 5665 MORGAN MILL RD CARSON CITY NV 89701 840437540 115 15946 PLANTING 25,000 TREES IN RESPONSE TO A LOCAL WILDFIRE. FRIENDS OF THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR 3325 GREEN JAY RD ALAMO TX 78516 742847358 501(C)(3) 25000 PLANTING 33,350 TREES IN THE LRG NWR TO ENHANCE WILDLIFE HABITAT. MOJAVE DESERT RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 14393 PARK AVE STE 200 VICTORVILLE CA 92392 330466656 501(C)(3) 16725 PLANTING 25,000 TREES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO A WILDFIRE. SUSTAINABLE HARVEST INTERNATIONAL 779 NORTH BEND RD SURRY ME 04684 432023182 501(C)(3) 24000 REFORESTATION AND COMMUNITY PLANTINGS FOR WILDLIFE AND CLEANER DRINKING WATER. WILDEARTH GUARDIANS 516 ALTO ST SANTA FE NM 87501 850406306 501(C)(3) 20000 PLANTING 45,000 TREES IN AN AREA ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY WILDFIRE NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION 803 2ND ST STE A DAVIS CA 95616 521786332 501(C)(3) 20400 PLANTING 600 TREES FOR THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA TO RESTORE RECREATIONAL LAND AFTER A WILDFIRE. NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 336 SANCTUARY RD HARLEYVILLE SC 29448 131624102 501(C)(3) 14160 PLANTING 26,000 LONGLEAF PINES TO RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITAT IN SOUTH CAROLINA. MUSKEGON CONSERVATION DISTRICT 940 N VAN EYCK ST MUSKEGON MI 49442 382333068 115 24600 PLANTING 20,000 TREES AND ENGAGING LOCAL VOLUNTEERS IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION 2445 E BAKERVIEW RD BELLINGHAM WA 98226 943140165 501(C)(3) 25000 PLANTING 20,000 TREES IN WHATCOM COUNTY TO RESTORE RIPARIAN AREAS. NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 336 SANCTUARY RD HARLEYVILLE SC 29448 131624102 501(C)(3) 12779 PLANTING 22,800 LONGLEAF PINE TREES TO RESTORE THE LONGLEAF ECOSYSTEM IN THE SOUTHERN U.S. TOWN OF MASSENA ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT 71 E HATFIELD ST MASSENA NY 13662 156001040 115 11500 PLANTING 530 TREES IN MASSENA, NY TO RESTORE THE TREE CANOPY AFTER AN ICE STORM. TREES ATLANTA 225 CHESTER AVE ATLANTA GA 30316 581584758 501(C)(3) 25000 PLANTING 3,000 TREES TO ENHANCE A PARK AND ADDITIONAL RECEREATIONAL AREAS IN ATLANTA. MUSKEGON CONSERVATION DISTRICT 940 N VAN EYCK MUSKEGON MI 49442 382333068 115 23890 PLANTING 20,000 TREES IN MUSKEGON COUNTY TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND FOOD FOR A VARIETY OF ANIMAL SPECIES. NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION 2445 E BAKERVIEW RD BELLINGHAM WA 98226 943140165 501(C)(3) 15000 PLANTING 10,000 TREES TO IMPROVE AQUATIC HABITAT FOR MANY SPECIES, INCLUDING SALMON. NATURE CONSORTIUM 4408 DELRIDGE WAY SW STE 107 SEATTLE WA 98106 912014138 501(C)(3) 25000 PLANTING 5,300 TREES AND UNDERSTORY PLANTS IN SEATTLE'S URBAN FOREST. TREEFOLKS PO BOX 704 AUSTIN TX 78767 742569827 501(C)(3) 50000 PLANTING 54,000 TREES IN RESPONSE TO THE BASTROP COUNTY WILDFIRES OF 2011. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY 800 WATERFRONT DR PITTSBURGH PA 15222 251053485 501(C)(3) 25000 PLANTING 2,800 URBAN TREES IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH TO ENHANCE THE URBAN CANOPY. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY 800 WATERFRONT DR PITTSBURGH PA 15222 251053485 501(C)(3) 25000 PLANTING 5,000 RIPARIAN TREES IN SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA. HANDS ON NASHVILLE 37 PEABODY ST NASHVILLE TN 37210 621461078 501(C)(3) 5200 URBAN VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING IN NASHVILLE. NEW JERSEY TREE FOUNDATION 576 LEESVILLE RD JACKSON NJ 08625 223484753 501(C)(3) 8000 URBAN VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING IN ASBURY PARK. PASADENA BEAUTIFUL FOUNDATION 1044 PROSPECT BLVD PASADENA CA 91103 952127204 501(C)(3) 5200 URBAN VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING IN PASADENA. TREES ATLANTA 225 CHESTER AVE ATLANTA GA 30316 581584758 501(C)(3) 5200 URBAN VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING IN ATLANTA. 26 0 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: GLOBAL RELEAF GRANT AWARDS ARE GENERALLY REIMBURSABLE AWARDS FOR WHICH WE REQUEST AND RECEIVE A PROJECT REPORT FORM BEFORE PROVIDING PAYMENT TO GRANTEES. THE PROJECT REPORT FORM REQUESTS: 1. A NARRATIVE RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS ON WHETHER AND HOW WELL THE GRANTEE HAS CARRIED OUT THE PROPOSED GRANT ACTIVITIES AND ACHEIVED PROPOSED OBJECTIVES; AND, 2. FINANCIAL AND BUDGET INFORMATION ON HOW THE REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNTS WERE EXPENDED, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER FUNDS AND SUPPORT DIRECTED TO THE PROJECT; AND, 3. PHOTOS THAT PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL ON PLANTING SITES. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SCOTT M STEEN 211824 0 0 0 0 0 12862 0 5149 0 229835 0 0 0 REBECCA WALKER 134711 0 7383 0 0 0 8867 0 1081 0 152042 0 0 0 GERALD GRAY 132919 0 0 0 0 0 8304 0 8961 0 150184 0 0 0 ELEANOR SLOAN 136342 0 0 0 0 0 9035 0 7954 0 153331 0 0 0 X FURNITURE 1 35000 0 0 0 CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM WAS COMBINED WITH PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED): FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, AMERICAN FORESTS HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF FOREST POLICY, MEETING WITH KEY POLICYMAKERS AND ARGUING FOR APPROPRIATE PLANS AND LEVELS OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT NEEDED WORK IN OUR NATION'S FORESTS. THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF ITS HISTORY, AMERICAN FORESTS HAS GROUNDED ITS WORK IN THE BEST SCIENCE OF THE TIME, AND WITH THE 2011 CREATION OF ITS SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD, AMERICAN FORESTS HAS ALIGNED ITSELF WITH SOME OF THE NATION'S PREMIERE SCIENTISTS TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING ITS WORK IN AND AROUND THE LATEST SCIENCE. FOR DECADES, AMERICAN FORESTS HAS WORKED WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO HELP RESTORE AND PROTECT FORESTS AND HAS SERVED ON MANY LOCAL AND REGIONAL COALITIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROMOTE STRONG LOCAL FORESTRY PRACTICES AND PARTNERSHIPS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECEIVES THE COMPLETED IRS FORM 990 TO REVIEW. AFTER THEY REVIEW IT, THE FORM IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL CONFLICTS QUESTIONNAIRE. ANY CONFLICTS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROCESS ARE RESOLVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A CEO COMPENSATION REVIEW INCLUDED REVIEWING 990S OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING: AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION, NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION, AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION. NON-PROFIT SALARY SURVEYS WERE ALSO CONSULTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE ON ITS OWN WEBSITE, ANOTHER'S WEBSITE, AND UPON REQUEST. THE FORMS 1023 AND 990-T ARE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CANCELLED GRANTS 38,335. OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT: FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.