THROUGH THE TREES

EIN: 852449920 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

BREVARD, NC

Total Revenue
$577,220
Total Expenses
$407,273
Total Assets
$261,786
Net Assets
$256,168
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
YVETTE BROOKS
Phone
8283513972
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THROUGH THE TREES, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $577K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 215% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $170K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

THROUGH THE TREES BRIDGES THE DIGITAL DIVIDE- ONE SIGNAL, ONE DEVICE, ONE NEIGHBOR AT A TIME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $370,409

IN 2025, THROUGH THE TREES ADVANCED ITS MISSION TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN BUNCOMBE, HENDERSON AND TRANSYLVANIA COUNTIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. OUR FOUR BRANCHES OF THE NONPROFIT ARE DEVICE...

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IN 2025, THROUGH THE TREES ADVANCED ITS MISSION TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN BUNCOMBE, HENDERSON AND TRANSYLVANIA COUNTIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. OUR FOUR BRANCHES OF THE NONPROFIT ARE DEVICE REFURBISHING, INTERNET SUBSIDIES, DIGITAL LITERACY AND BROADBAND ADVOCACY. WE SECURED A COLLABORATIVE GRANT WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS AND PROMOTE DIGITAL EQUITY, RECEIVING RECOGNITION FOR ITS REGIONAL IMPACT. AS THE HUB, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE HOSTED COMMUNITY FORUMS AND HANDS-ON TECHNOLOGY LABS THAT HELPED OLDER ADULTS AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL DIGITAL SKILLS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTNGN AND OTHER REGIONAL INITIATIVES, WE SUPPORTED DEVICE DISTRIBUTION AND BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN CONNECTIVITY IN RURAL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

Program 2

FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENE, WE PROVIDED IMMEDIATE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT BY DISTRIBUTING COMPUTERS, TABLETS, CELL PHONES, AND HOTSPOTS TO AFFECTED RESIDENTS. BY YEAR-END, WE HAD DISTRIBUTED 390 DEVICES...

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FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENE, WE PROVIDED IMMEDIATE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT BY DISTRIBUTING COMPUTERS, TABLETS, CELL PHONES, AND HOTSPOTS TO AFFECTED RESIDENTS. BY YEAR-END, WE HAD DISTRIBUTED 390 DEVICES. TO INCREASE CAPACITY, WE SECURED FUNDING AND BEGAN SEARCHING FOR A LARGER WORKSPACE TO EXPAND OUR REFURBISHMENT OPERATIONS. WE ALSO CELEBRATED AND STREAMLINED OUR PROCESSES WITH 12 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DURING A "REFURBISHER PARTY" TO ASSIST WITH PREPARING DEVICES FOR REDISTRIBUTION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $542,928
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,599
Other Revenue $32,693
TOTAL REVENUE $577,220

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $103,798
Salaries & Benefits $169,805
Fundraising Expenses $14,613
Program Expenses $370,409
Other Expenses $133,670
TOTAL EXPENSES $407,273

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $577,220 $183,310 +2.1%
Expenses $407,273 $111,308 +2.7%
Net Income $169,947 $72,002 +1.4%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

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
6
$51,594
Total Directors
9
$51,594
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
YVETTE BROOKS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$51,594 $0 $51,594
MARGARET LEBECK BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM MARQUARDT TREASURER 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRIPP PRESNELL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BANNISTER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE DOVE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA O'DEA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN ZOLLINGER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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 $577,220 $407,273 $261,786 $169,947
2024 No data No data No data No data
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