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American Forests

Protection and expansion of threatened urban and wildland forest ecosystems. See Part III

Environment Washington, DC EIN: 530196544 (IRS) Reg: 53-0196544 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About American Forests

Healthy forests are our pathway to slowing climate change and advancing social equity.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C360
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1943

Mission

Protection and expansion of threatened urban and wildland forest ecosystems. See Part III

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

American 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
106

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Paul B••••••
Interim CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fires Erupt In North American Forests | WION Climate Tracker (xam4lns7kI) - Fathom Journal
Jun 2026
fathomjournal.org
LeasePlan USA, American Forests Encourage Fleets to 'Go Green' - Work Truck Online
May 2026
www.worktruckonline.com
FCCP co-authors report quantifying climate-smart forest management in Minnesota with American Forests - canr.msu.edu
May 2026
www.canr.msu.edu
Warming temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns may exacerbate pest damage in North American forests - Nature
Apr 2026
www.nature.com
Charmant USA and Eddie Bauer Support American Forests - VisionMonday.com
Apr 2026
www.visionmonday.com
American Forests, Speak for the Trees, Boston and PowerCorpsBOS Awarded $1.5 Million from Liberty Mutual Insurance to Ex
Mar 2026
finance.yahoo.com
American Forests, REVERB Help Austin Reach Tree Canopy Goal to Provide Heat Relief - Business Wire
Mar 2026
www.businesswire.com
These 5 Central American Forests Support Billions of Migrating Birds —but They're Disappearing Fast - National Audubon S
Jan 2026
www.audubon.org
Pining for the future: Meet the cone collectors, whose work could seed the ground for safer forests - The Colorado Sun
Dec 2025
coloradosun.com
Terraformation creates new role for former American Forests CEO - Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz)
Nov 2025
trellis.net
Form filed
$26.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$21.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 109 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1875
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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