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Forests Today and Forever

To research, develop, and teach ecologically effective means to protect, manage, and restore forest lands.

Environment Eugene, OR EIN: 931101518 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Forests Today and Forever

Forests today & forever provided outdoor and forestry education field programs to over 2,300 students through our forest field days and tree farm field trips program. We reached 500 high school students with our classroom-based programs, 'wood is good career learning- and 'understanding forest fire'. Other programs reached hundreds of more individuals and included virtual activities on our website, field programs for college-level classes, and hands-on discovery kids available for check-out at local libraries. Our programs are run with volunteer support by 120 individuals who contributed 990 hours in 2023.

Founded
Headquarters
Eugene, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

To research, develop, and teach ecologically effective means to protect, manage, and restore forest lands.

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: 74%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Forests Today and Forever with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Forests Today and Forever is a registered environment nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 931101518. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $195K in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Forests Today and Forever's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931101518. 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.

Forests Today and Forever has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Forests Today and Forever is located in Eugene, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Forests Today and Forever has $195K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Forests Today and Forever is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $195K in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Forests Today and Forever. 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, Forests Today and Forever 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Forests today & forever provided outdoor and forestry education field programs to over 2,300 students through our forest field days and tree farm field trips program. We reached 500 high school students with our classroom-based programs, 'wood is good career learning- and 'understanding forest fire'. Other programs reached hundreds of more individuals and included virtual activities on our website, field programs for college-level classes, and hands-on discovery kids available for check-out at local libraries. Our programs are run with volunteer support by 120 individuals who contributed 990 hours in 2023. Forests Today and Forever is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $195K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Forests Today and Forever are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Forests Today and Forever is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931101518, 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
$100K-$1M
74% 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
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Beth K•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 75 officers on file
  • 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 · 1985
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forests Today and Forever

What is Forests Today and Forever?
Forests Today and Forever is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eugene, United States. Forests today & forever provided outdoor and forestry education field programs to over 2,300 students through our forest field days and tree farm field trips program. We reached 500 high school students with our classroom-based programs, 'wood is good career learning- and 'understanding forest fire'. Other programs reached hundreds of more individuals and included virtual activities on our website, field programs for college-level classes, and hands-on discovery kids available for check-out at local libraries. Our programs are run with volunteer support by 120 individuals who contributed 990 hours in 2023.
When was Forests Today and Forever founded?
Forests Today and Forever was founded in 1985.
Who leads Forests Today and Forever?
Beth Krisko serves as Executive Director.
Where is Forests Today and Forever located?
Headquartered in Eugene, OR, United States.
What is Forests Today and Forever's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Forests Today and Forever trustworthy?
Forests Today and Forever has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Forests Today and Forever's registration number?
IRS EIN: 931101518.
What is Forests Today and Forever's website?
http://www.foreststodayandforever.org