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Tacoma Tree Foundation

The purpose of tacoma tree foundation are to support community greening, sustainable urban forestry, and neighborhood improvements in the greater tacoma area, pierce county and the watersheds of …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Tacoma Tree Foundation

To educate community members and tree care professionals on best practices in urban forestry, arboriculture, and community greening. To build community through educational activities, such as conferences, and through neighborhood-based progams. To support the implementation of neighborhood-based projects and to support urban forestry (planting). To empower community members to participate in community greening and neighborhood-based improvements and to engage community members in data collection and help elevate the scientific literacy activities.

Founded
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

The purpose of tacoma tree foundation are to support community greening, sustainable urban forestry, and neighborhood improvements in the greater tacoma area, pierce county and the watersheds of the puget sound.

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: 75%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.2% of total expenses ($78,961 of $557,123).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.75
Program$0.75
75% 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, Tacoma Tree Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it 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

Tacoma Tree Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Tacoma, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 832505388. 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 $605K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Tacoma Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832505388. 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.

Tacoma Tree Foundation 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 75% 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.

Tacoma Tree Foundation is located in Tacoma, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tacoma Tree Foundation has $605K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% 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.

Tacoma Tree Foundation 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 $605K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Tacoma Tree 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, Tacoma Tree 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 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.

To educate community members and tree care professionals on best practices in urban forestry, arboriculture, and community greening. To build community through educational activities, such as conferences, and through neighborhood-based progams. To support the implementation of neighborhood-based projects and to support urban forestry (planting). To empower community members to participate in community greening and neighborhood-based improvements and to engage community members in data collection and help elevate the scientific literacy activities. Tacoma Tree Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $605K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Tacoma Tree Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tacoma Tree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832505388, 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
75% 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
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

LO
Lowell W•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

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

Tacoma gets grant to plant trees around where kids walk to school - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Mar 2026
www.opb.org
WA program that pays to plant trees in Tacoma, elsewhere faces elimination - Tacoma News Tribune
Mar 2026
www.thenewstribune.com
House Budget Threatens Tacoma Tree Grants and Canopy Goal - Hoodline
Feb 2026
hoodline.com
Live in this Tacoma neighborhood? You’re eligible for free trees - Tacoma News Tribune
Jan 2026
www.thenewstribune.com
Free Tree Requests Open Jan. 9 for Green Blocks: Hilltop Project - TacomaWeekly
Jan 2026
tacomaweekly.com
Tree crashes into a Tacoma home, knocks out power lines - MyNorthwest.com
Dec 2025
mynorthwest.com
Can Tacoma preserve tree canopy while increasing housing? City embarks on plan - Tacoma News Tribune
May 2025
www.thenewstribune.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Trees see protections in new Tacoma housing rules. What does that mean for affordability? - Tacoma News Tribune
Sep 2024
www.thenewstribune.com
Tacoma’s Lincoln District Gets Tree Planting Boost with Green Blocks Program - The Urbanist
Aug 2024
www.theurbanist.org
The Power of Trees: A Walking Tour of Air Quality and Urban Forests in South Tacoma - The Nature Conservancy
Jul 2024
www.nature.org
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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 · 38 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 · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Tacoma Tree Foundation

What is Tacoma Tree Foundation?
Tacoma Tree Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tacoma, United States. To educate community members and tree care professionals on best practices in urban forestry, arboriculture, and community greening. To build community through educational activities, such as conferences, and through neighborhood-based progams. To support the implementation of neighborhood-based projects and to support urban forestry (planting). To empower community members to participate in community greening and neighborhood-based improvements and to engage community members in data collection and help elevate the scientific literacy activities.
When was Tacoma Tree Foundation founded?
Tacoma Tree Foundation was founded in 2018.
Who leads Tacoma Tree Foundation?
Lowell Wyse serves as Executive Director.
Where is Tacoma Tree Foundation located?
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, United States.
What is Tacoma Tree Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tacoma Tree Foundation trustworthy?
Tacoma Tree Foundation 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 Tacoma Tree Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 832505388.
What is Tacoma Tree Foundation's website?
http://www.tacomatreefoundation.org