EcoForesters

EIN: 473365113 501(c)(3) Environment

Asheville, NC

Total Revenue
$1,171,306
Total Expenses
$1,260,198
Total Assets
$530,133
Net Assets
$350,911
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Linda Tatsapaugh
Phone
8284846842
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EcoForesters, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

Restoring and conserving our Appalachian forests through education and stewarship.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,006,320 Revenue: $541,524

In 2024, EcoForesters made significant impact in advancing forest restoration and stewardship throughout Western North Carolina. With support from the USDA Landscape Scale Restoration, National Fish...

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In 2024, EcoForesters made significant impact in advancing forest restoration and stewardship throughout Western North Carolina. With support from the USDA Landscape Scale Restoration, National Fish and Wildlife Foundations America the Beautiful, and Community Foundation of Western Carolina grants, access to forest management services for underserved and private landowners was expanded. Programs like the FOREST Fund and the expanded Sandy Mush project provided funding and technical assistance. Through the piloted Sweat Equity Program, newly trained landowners were empowered to actively participate in restoring the health and resilience of their forests.

Program 2

EcoForesters on-the-ground work impacted more than 20,000 acres in 2024. We developed 41 ecological forest stewardship plans covering over 8,500 acres, consulted on 86 properties, and conducted...

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EcoForesters on-the-ground work impacted more than 20,000 acres in 2024. We developed 41 ecological forest stewardship plans covering over 8,500 acres, consulted on 86 properties, and conducted forest stand improvement, invasive species control, and native plantings across more than 600 acres. We partnered with a wide range of organizations, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, and the US Forest Service, to carry out restoration projects across public and private lands. Through these partnerships, 23 projects on ecologically significant lands were completed, increasing community engagement in sustainable forestry practices. In response to devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, crews were deployed to assist with recovery efforts by removing hazardous trees, reopening trails, and prioritizing forest resilience through targeted management.

Program 3

Education and outreach remained core to our mission. We hosted five public workshops, offered staff-led chainsaw training, produced a biannual newsletter, and participated in community events to...

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Education and outreach remained core to our mission. We hosted five public workshops, offered staff-led chainsaw training, produced a biannual newsletter, and participated in community events to raise awareness about forest health, resilience, and management. These efforts, combined with our collaborative projects and growing technical support network, have helped build momentum for large-scale, long-term restoration across the Southern Appalachians. EcoForesters remains committed to equipping landowners and partners with the tools and knowledge needed to be effective stewards of the regions forests.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $612,016
Program Service Revenue $541,524
Investment Income $16,081
Other Revenue $1,685
TOTAL REVENUE $1,171,306

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,008,703
Fundraising Expenses $47,560
Program Expenses $1,006,320
Other Expenses $251,495
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,260,198

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,171,306 $1,223,147 0.0%
Expenses $1,260,198 $1,062,424 +0.2%
Net Income $-88,892 $160,723 -1.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
29
Volunteers
10

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
5
$134,530
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Andrew Tait Co-Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$67,438 $0 $67,438
William Hornthal Co-Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$67,092 $0 $67,092
Linda Tatsapaugh President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Alex J Finkral Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Lamb Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebekah Robinson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Kelly Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Lanier Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat Snyder Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Desirae Kissell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Eames Board Member 1.00
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
2024 $1,171,306 $1,260,198 $530,133 $-88,892
2023 $1,223,147 $1,062,424 $538,503 $160,723
2022 $703,141 $720,753 $368,386 $-17,612
2021 $680,416 $467,376 $407,269 $213,040
2020 $418,853 $383,237 $284,444 $35,616
2019 $346,430 $394,434 $75,874 $-48,004
2018 $208,300 $234,215 $119,184 $-25,915
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