FOREST STEWARDS INC

EIN: 262624364 501(c)(3) Environment

CULLOWHEE, NC

Total Revenue
$263,307
Total Expenses
$231,130
Total Assets
$96,144
Net Assets
$87,759
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
PETER BATES
Phone
8282273388
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FOREST STEWARDS INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $263K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $231K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

FOREST MANAGEMENT IN THE SOUTHERN APPLALACHIAN MOUNTAINS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $263,307
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $263,307

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $117,871
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $224,374
Other Expenses $113,259
TOTAL EXPENSES $231,130

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $263,307 $152,733 +0.7%
Expenses $231,130 $144,168 +0.6%
Net Income $32,177 $8,565 +2.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
21
Volunteers
2

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$16,667
Total Directors
3
$16,667
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER BATES PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 22.00
Officer Director
$16,667 $0 $16,667
WENDY CAGLE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS COOPER SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $263,307 $231,130 $96,144 $32,177
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $116,984 $108,884 $54,048 $8,100
2022 $140,310 $144,376 $47,448 $-4,066
2021 $108,049 $91,306 $48,096 $16,743
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