Trees Knoxville

EIN: 815291655 501(c)(3) Environment

Knoxville, TN

Total Revenue
$533,475
Total Expenses
$394,336
Total Assets
$144,060
Net Assets
$143,310
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Melissa Hinten
Phone
8653330924
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Trees Knoxville, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $533K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 384% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $139K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

Trees Knoxville's mission is to preserve and expand the urban tree canopy in Knoxville and Knox County on both private and public land. It carries out its mission through tree plantings, tree giveaways, tree care, and outreach, education, and engagement events.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $527,107
Program Service Revenue $3,411
Investment Income $547
Other Revenue $2,410
TOTAL REVENUE $533,475

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $111,965
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $343,001
Other Expenses $282,371
TOTAL EXPENSES $394,336

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $533,475 $110,236 +3.8%
Expenses $394,336 $160,289 +1.5%
Net Income $139,139 $-50,053 -3.8%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
5
Volunteers
582

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
7
$71,221
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melissa Hinten Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$71,221 $0 $71,221
Alanna McKissack Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Gleneck Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brendan Keegan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian O'Connor Vice-Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chieff Weaver Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dale Madden Past-Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dana Loeske Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Sharp Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Hank Mary Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Rodocker Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karin Beuerlein Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kasey Krouse Ex-Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kerstin Sisco Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Stanfill Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Howell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Preston Collins Int. Treasur 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Geissburger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Welborn Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tyrone Beach Director 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
2025 $533,475 $394,336 $144,060 $139,139
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