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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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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $224,303

Tree planting & Tree adoption events via tree giveaways: The organization planted 846 8-10 ft tall trees in 12 low-canopy and underserved neighborhoods using volunteers and contractors in 2025. Trees...

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Tree planting & Tree adoption events via tree giveaways: The organization planted 846 8-10 ft tall trees in 12 low-canopy and underserved neighborhoods using volunteers and contractors in 2025. Trees were planted in neighborhood right-of-ways, schools, bus stops, parks, greenways and in one cemetery. Trees Knoxville gave away 425 3 gallon trees at eight tree adoption events.

Program 2
Expenses: $84,242

Outreach education and training on urban forestry: We host two Volunteer Forester training programs each year, multiple tree walks and workshops, arborists trainings, and an annual Tree Fest which...

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Outreach education and training on urban forestry: We host two Volunteer Forester training programs each year, multiple tree walks and workshops, arborists trainings, and an annual Tree Fest which provides outreach and education to the community. The number of participants in the outreach events were 439.

Program 3
Expenses: $34,456

Tree care and invasive species removal for tree canopy restoratio: The organization completed two volunteer events for invasive removal work at a church and one historic cemetery with 65 volunteers...

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Tree care and invasive species removal for tree canopy restoratio: The organization completed two volunteer events for invasive removal work at a church and one historic cemetery with 65 volunteers. Additionally contractor work was used at the historic cemetery for invasive removal work and tree care work. There were 41 volunteers who participated in tree care work at three schools and contractors were used for tree care work at two schools.

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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%
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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
2025 No data No data No data No data
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