THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL CHAPMAN

Phone

8662418733

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $278K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $344K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

To foster public understanding of forest ecosystems in California by providing balanced, science-based information on environmental, economic, and societal uses of forest resources for present and succeeding generations.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $233,740

Programs are designed to help students understand the multiple benefits of managing California's forests. Programs and materials are provided free of charges to K-12 grade teachers and students...

Programs are designed to help students understand the multiple benefits of managing California's forests. Programs and materials are provided free of charges to K-12 grade teachers and students throughout California, reaching an average of 50,000 students and 3,000 teachers per year.

Program 2

Expenses: $24,000

Research programs funded by grants for scientific research related to forests, watersheds and wildlife.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $204,546

Program Service Revenue $50,500

Investment Income $21,982

Other Revenue $1,107

TOTAL REVENUE $278,135

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $140,709

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $257,740

Other Expenses $202,863

TOTAL EXPENSES $343,572

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$278,135	$296,072	-0.1%
Expenses	$343,572	$357,804	0.0%
Net Income	$-65,437	$-61,732	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$83,077

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NOAH ZUNIGA	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$83,077	$0	$83,077
MARK LUSTER	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA FABISCH MILLER	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL CHAPMAN	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSALIE CARNAM	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF PUDLICKI	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT DIAS	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURINE PADDEN	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARNE HULTGREN	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE JANI	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITA GOLDSTEIN	Secretary	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$278,135	$343,572	$742,467	$-65,437
2022	$296,072	$357,804	$809,541	$-61,732
2021	$351,102	$265,788	$797,553	$85,314
2020	$421,381	$235,679	$713,739	$185,702
2019	$539,261	$596,808	$529,318	$-57,547
2018	$333,627	$271,220	$585,188	$62,407