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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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.
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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.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTacoma 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
TACOMA TREE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Tacoma gets grant to plant trees around where kids walk to school - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
WA program that pays to plant trees in Tacoma, elsewhere faces elimination - Tacoma News Tribune
House Budget Threatens Tacoma Tree Grants and Canopy Goal - Hoodline
Live in this Tacoma neighborhood? You’re eligible for free trees - Tacoma News Tribune
Free Tree Requests Open Jan. 9 for Green Blocks: Hilltop Project - TacomaWeekly
Tree crashes into a Tacoma home, knocks out power lines - MyNorthwest.com
Can Tacoma preserve tree canopy while increasing housing? City embarks on plan - Tacoma News Tribune
Trees see protections in new Tacoma housing rules. What does that mean for affordability? - Tacoma News Tribune
Tacoma’s Lincoln District Gets Tree Planting Boost with Green Blocks Program - The Urbanist
The Power of Trees: A Walking Tour of Air Quality and Urban Forests in South Tacoma - The Nature Conservancy
Activity timeline
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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 - 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 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 · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo 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