URBAN FOREST INSTITUTE

EIN: 922549901 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

Total Revenue
$878,676
Total Expenses
$805,418
Total Assets
$160,042
Net Assets
$100,274
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MATT RITTER
Phone
8055507033
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

URBAN FOREST INSTITUTE, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $879K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 95% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $805K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO HELP CREATE URBAN COMMUNITY FORESTS BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND GENERATING SCIENCE-BASED RESOURCES TO HELP COMMUNITIES MANAGE THEIR URBAN FOREST IN A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT WAY.

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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 $874,926
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $3,750
TOTAL REVENUE $878,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $441,613
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $787,391
Other Expenses $363,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $805,418

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $878,676 $451,563 +0.9%
Expenses $805,418 $404,213 +1.0%
Net Income $73,258 $47,350 +0.5%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
7
Volunteers
4

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
3
$168,780
Total Directors
7
$168,780
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAY REID-MARR Secretary 40.00
Officer Director
$94,380 $0 $94,380
MATT RITTER President 4.00
Officer Director
$38,000 $0 $38,000
JENN YOST Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$36,400 $0 $36,400
DANIEL SINTON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARIUS PATEL Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KELLY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK KLEMZ Director 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 $878,676 $805,418 $160,042 $73,258
2024 $451,563 $404,213 $36,747 $47,350
2023 $209,119 $229,453 $64,707 $-20,334
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