MARYLAND FORESTRY BOARDS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 521694086 501(c)(3) Environment

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Total Revenue
$2,122,038
Total Expenses
$2,046,857
Total Assets
$194,411
Net Assets
$194,411
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
Gary G Allen
Phone
4106107719
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MARYLAND FORESTRY BOARDS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

The Maryland Forestry Foundation's mission is to act as the fiduciary agent and fundraising manager for specific programs of the 24 Forestry Boards in Maryland. In our role of support for the local boards, we provide important tax deductibility to corporate and private donors interested in the stewardship, conservation & sustainable use of MD's forest resources. We have grown our mission in recent years to include the promotion and management of several large forestry programs funded by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,693,432 Revenue: $1,703,282

The Healthy Forests, Healthy Water initiative is part of a Maryland Department of Natural Resources grant agreement to increase forest cover on private property. Under this program, we managed 5...

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The Healthy Forests, Healthy Water initiative is part of a Maryland Department of Natural Resources grant agreement to increase forest cover on private property. Under this program, we managed 5 separate grants for the state in 2025. The Foundation contracts with natural resources consultants and tree planting contractors, to implement tree planting projects on private land in conjunction with Maryland Forest Service staff. These initiatives are intended to deliver quantifiable nutrient & sediment reductions for water quality purposes. The Foundation engages the local volunteer Forestry Boards by providing training and technical assistance that allows them to document the projects' implementation and to monitor their success. In 2025, we paid out $1,642,199 to tree planting and tree maintenance contractors across the state. The remaining expenses include $48,762 for Foundation management and accounting and $2,471 in mileage reimbursements.

Program 2
Expenses: $78,182 Revenue: $67,519

We administer the financial side of the grant programs of the Maryland Urban & Community Forestry Committee (MUCFC) and the Maryland Dept of Transportation (MDOT) Urban Tree grant program. In 2025...

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We administer the financial side of the grant programs of the Maryland Urban & Community Forestry Committee (MUCFC) and the Maryland Dept of Transportation (MDOT) Urban Tree grant program. In 2025, the MUCFC grant program gave out 33 grants across 12 counties worth $25,961. The MDOT distributed 22 grants across 8 counties worth $52,221.

Program 3
Expenses: $54,339 Revenue: $57,000

The Foundation held the 2nd annual Urban Forestry Careers Camp at the University of Maryland's College Park campus. We hosted 30 high school students for a week in July. The cost of room, board and...

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The Foundation held the 2nd annual Urban Forestry Careers Camp at the University of Maryland's College Park campus. We hosted 30 high school students for a week in July. The cost of room, board and field trips was $32,460. Camp director and coordinator were paid a total of $4,000. College students majoring in Natural Resources acted as counselors and were paid $590 each for a total of $3,540. Materials/supplies/website exps were $3,489. Planning and promotion expenses for the new camp was $10,850. The camp was funded by a $50,000 grant from the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, student fees of $4,500 and donations of $2,500.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,090,116
Program Service Revenue $31,020
Investment Income $902
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,122,038

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $119,182
Salaries & Benefits $29,648
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,968,288
Other Expenses $1,898,027
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,046,857

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,122,038 $1,706,321 +0.2%
Expenses $2,046,857 $1,673,543 +0.2%
Net Income $75,181 $32,778 +1.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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
0
$0
Total Directors
12
$69,553
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gary G Allen President 25
Director
$43,466 $0 $43,466
Dawn Balinski Treasurer 25
Director
$26,087 $0 $26,087
Sandra Sparks Vice President Communications 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Bardlsey Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Glenn Ferenschak Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wayne Lucas Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joli McCathran Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Rees Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Megan Carr Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Hairston-Strang Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Hunninghake Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Conn Director 1
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 $2,122,038 $2,046,857 $194,411 $75,181
2024 $1,706,321 $1,673,543 $119,230 $32,778
2023 $1,400,469 $1,449,179 $86,452 $-48,710
2022 $1,367,074 $1,253,335 $135,162 $113,739
2021 $865,560 $909,662 $21,423 $-44,102
2020 $710,427 $744,728 $65,525 $-34,301
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