Sugar Pine Foundation
The Sugar Pine Foundation is dedicated to restoring sugar pines and other native trees by involving the community in hands on restoration activities in order to inspire forest …
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2011 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 20,000 resistant sugar pine seedlings, 3,000 Jeffrey pines, and 1,000 incense cedar seedlings to reforest 300 acres of land. 2) Won Redwood Creek Greater Outdoor Project. 3) Educated and involved over 600 local schoolchildren and 400 members of the community in hands on forest restoration. 4) Collected cones from 85 western white and 36 sugar pines candidates for blister rust resistance testing. 5) Collaborated with the local Fire Safe Council to distribute seedlings in the Butte Lightning Fire Complex. 2012 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 8,000 resistant sugar pine seedlings to reforest 150 acres of land. 2) Recruited 1100 volunteers to plant trees. 3) Collected 50 pounds of seed for future planting 4) Joined the South Tahoe Environmental …
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The Sugar Pine Foundation is dedicated to restoring sugar pines and other native trees by involving the community in hands on restoration activities in order to inspire forest stewardship.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sugar Pine Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySugar Pine Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 251909869. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $241K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Sugar Pine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251909869. 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.
Sugar Pine Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Sugar Pine Foundation is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sugar Pine Foundation has $241K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sugar Pine Foundation is classified as an Education 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 $241K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sugar Pine Foundation. 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, Sugar Pine Foundation 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
2011 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 20,000 resistant sugar pine seedlings, 3,000 Jeffrey pines, and 1,000 incense cedar seedlings to reforest 300 acres of land. 2) Won Redwood Creek Greater Outdoor Project. 3) Educated and involved over 600 local schoolchildren and 400 members of the community in hands on forest restoration. 4) Collected cones from 85 western white and 36 sugar pines candidates for blister rust resistance testing. 5) Collaborated with the local Fire Safe Council to distribute seedlings in the Butte Lightning Fire Complex. 2012 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 8,000 resistant sugar pine seedlings to reforest 150 acres of land. 2) Recruited 1100 volunteers to plant trees. 3) Collected 50 pounds of... Sugar Pine Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $241K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Sugar Pine Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sugar Pine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251909869, 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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SUGAR PINE FOUNDATION 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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Officers & trustees (11)
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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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 28 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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Sugar Pine Foundation
- What is Sugar Pine Foundation?
- Sugar Pine Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South Lake Tahoe, United States. 2011 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 20,000 resistant sugar pine seedlings, 3,000 Jeffrey pines, and 1,000 incense cedar seedlings to reforest 300 acres of land. 2) Won Redwood Creek Greater Outdoor Project. 3) Educated and involved over 600 local schoolchildren and 400 members of the community in hands on forest restoration. 4) Collected cones from 85 western white and 36 sugar pines candidates for blister rust resistance testing. 5) Collaborated with the local Fire Safe Council to distribute seedlings in the Butte Lightning Fire Complex. 2012 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 8,000 resistant sugar pine seedlings to reforest 150 acres of land. 2) Recruited 1100 volunteers to plant trees. 3) Collected 50 pounds of seed for future planting 4) Joined the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition. 5) Sent an annual newsletter to 800 supporters. 2013 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 13,000 resistant sugar pine seedlings to reforest 250 acres of land. 2) Involved over 1000 local schoolchildren and 300 members of the community in hands on forest restoration. 3) Collected 25 pounds of seed for future planting 4) Taught Junior Botany to 500 elementary school students 5) Provided service learning for 150 at risk youth. 2014 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 10,130 sugar pine seedlings progeny of white pine blister rust resistant seed trees to reforest 200 acres of land. 2) Published a children's book. 3) Involved over 800 local schoolchildren and 500 members of the community in hands on forest restoration. 4) Collected 40 pounds of seed for future planting. 5) Taught "Trees are Terrific" curriculum to 1200 elementary school students. 2015 Accomplishments: 1) Planted 10,060 white pine seedlings progeny of white pine blister rust resistant seed trees to reforest 200 acres of land. 2) Starred in a BBC Wild West Episode. 3) Set a Guinness Planting record with partner organizations 4) Worked with 700 local schoolchildren and 500 members of the community on forest restoration. 5) Started a wes
- When was Sugar Pine Foundation founded?
- Sugar Pine Foundation was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Sugar Pine Foundation?
- Maria Mircheva serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Sugar Pine Foundation located?
- Headquartered in South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States.
- What is Sugar Pine Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sugar Pine Foundation trustworthy?
- Sugar Pine Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Sugar Pine Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251909869.
- What is Sugar Pine Foundation's website?
- http://www.sugarpinefoundation.org