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Old-Growth Forest Network

The oldgrowth forest network (ogfn) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with nature by creating a national network of protected, mature, publiclyaccessible native forests. Our …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Old-Growth Forest Network

The Old-Growth Forest Network is the only national network in the U.S. of protected, old-growth, native forests where people of all generations can experience biodiversity and the beauty of nature. Our goal is to locate and designate at least one protected forest in every county in the United States

Founded
Headquarters
Easton, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

The oldgrowth forest network (ogfn) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with nature by creating a national network of protected, mature, publiclyaccessible native forests. Our vision is to establish a national network of treasured forests where all generations can experience native biodiversity and the beauty of nature. The oldgrowth forest network is the only national organization that focuses specifically on preserving and educating about old growth forests.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.4% of total expenses ($72,019 of $536,209).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and 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, Old-Growth Forest Network has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • 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 (6 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

Old-Growth Forest Network is a registered environment nonprofit based in Easton, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 454115570. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $690K in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Old-Growth Forest Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454115570. 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.

Old-Growth Forest Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% 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.

Old-Growth Forest Network is located in Easton, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Old-Growth Forest Network has $690K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Old-Growth Forest Network 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 $690K in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Old-Growth Forest Network. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Old-Growth Forest Network 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 77% 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.

The Old-Growth Forest Network is the only national network in the U.S. of protected, old-growth, native forests where people of all generations can experience biodiversity and the beauty of nature. Our goal is to locate and designate at least one protected forest in every county in the United States Old-Growth Forest Network is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $690K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Old-Growth Forest Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Old-Growth Forest Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454115570, 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
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2019.
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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
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SA
Sarah A••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Hartwood Acres inducted into Old-Growth Forward Network - WPXI
Jul 2026
www.wpxi.com
Hartwood Acres becomes the first Allegheny County forest inducted into national old-growth network - 90.5 WESA
Jul 2026
www.wesanews.org
Hartwood Acres Park Becomes First in County to Join Old-Growth Forest Network - Pittsburgh Magazine
Jul 2026
www.pittsburghmagazine.com
Pa. park joins national network of protected old-growth forests - PennLive.com
Jul 2026
www.pennlive.com
Allegheny County park with 200-year-old trees joins network of "rare" old-growth forests - CBS News
Jul 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Western PA Conservancy: 150 Acres Of Forest At Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area In Butler County Now Part of Old-Growth F
Jun 2026
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
SC preserve recognized for extensive forest, diverse range of plants and animals - The State
May 2026
www.thestate.com
Portion of Pearson Metropark is designated old-growth forest on Arbor Day - Toledo Blade
Apr 2026
www.toledoblade.com
Pearson joins the “Old Growth Forest Network” - WTVG
Apr 2026
www.13abc.com
Two Princeton Woodlands Inducted Into National Old-Growth Forest Network - Town Topics
Apr 2026
www.towntopics.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2019
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 - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 59 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 · 2012
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Old-Growth Forest Network

What is Old-Growth Forest Network?
Old-Growth Forest Network is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Easton, United States. The Old-Growth Forest Network is the only national network in the U.S. of protected, old-growth, native forests where people of all generations can experience biodiversity and the beauty of nature. Our goal is to locate and designate at least one protected forest in every county in the United States
When was Old-Growth Forest Network founded?
Old-Growth Forest Network was founded in 2012.
Who leads Old-Growth Forest Network?
Sarah Adloo serves as Executive Director.
Where is Old-Growth Forest Network located?
Headquartered in Easton, MD, United States.
What is Old-Growth Forest Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Old-Growth Forest Network trustworthy?
Old-Growth Forest Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Old-Growth Forest Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 454115570.
What is Old-Growth Forest Network's website?
http://oldgrowthforest.net