American Forests
Protection and expansion of threatened urban and wildland forest ecosystems. See Part III
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Mission
Protection and expansion of threatened urban and wildland forest ecosystems. See Part III
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Forests has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1875, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Forests is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1875 and has been operating for 151 years. Its EIN is 530196544. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Forests's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530196544. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Forests has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
American Forests is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1875 and has been active for 151 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Forests has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Forests is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Forests. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Forests holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Healthy forests are our pathway to slowing climate change and advancing social equity. American Forests is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1875.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Forests are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530196544, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN FORESTS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Fires Erupt In North American Forests | WION Climate Tracker (xam4lns7kI) - Fathom Journal
LeasePlan USA, American Forests Encourage Fleets to 'Go Green' - Work Truck Online
FCCP co-authors report quantifying climate-smart forest management in Minnesota with American Forests - canr.msu.edu
Warming temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns may exacerbate pest damage in North American forests - Nature
Charmant USA and Eddie Bauer Support American Forests - VisionMonday.com
American Forests, Speak for the Trees, Boston and PowerCorpsBOS Awarded $1.5 Million from Liberty Mutual Insurance to Expand Green Jobs and Tree Equity in Boston - Yahoo Finance
American Forests, REVERB Help Austin Reach Tree Canopy Goal to Provide Heat Relief - Business Wire
These 5 Central American Forests Support Billions of Migrating Birds —but They're Disappearing Fast - National Audubon Society
Pining for the future: Meet the cone collectors, whose work could seed the ground for safer forests - The Colorado Sun
Terraformation creates new role for former American Forests CEO - Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz)
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 109 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1875
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Forests
- What is American Forests?
- American Forests is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Healthy forests are our pathway to slowing climate change and advancing social equity.
- When was American Forests founded?
- American Forests was founded in 1875.
- Who leads American Forests?
- Paul Boynton serves as Interim CEO.
- Where is American Forests located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is American Forests's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Forests trustworthy?
- American Forests has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Forests's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530196544. Registration: 53-0196544 (United States).
- What is American Forests's website?
- http://www.americanforests.org