2024-02-13T04:42:58-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 521694086 MARYLAND FORESTRY BOARDS FOUNDATION INC MARY 4106107719 124 SOUTH STREET 3 ANNAPOLIS MD 21401 Dawn Balinski Treasurer 4106107719 2024-02-12 Dawn Balinski 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MARYLAND FORESTRY FOUNDATION Gary G Allen 124 South Street 3 Annapolis MD 21401 1400469 0 X www.marylandforestryfoundation.org X 1990 MD The Maryland Forestry Foundation supports the programs and activities of the MD Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards and of the 24 county Forestry Boards. We act as fiduciary agent and fundraising manager for their programs. We also administer statewide tree planting initiatives on private land using state grants. 11 9 0 48 0 0 1345217 1373850 21775 26475 82 144 0 0 1367074 1400469 68271 181554 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1185064 1267625 1253335 1449179 113739 -48710 135162 86452 0 0 135162 86452 The Maryland Forestry Foundation's mission is to act as the fiduciary agent and fundraising manager for specific programs of the 24 Forestry Boards in Maryland. In our role of support for the local boards, we provide important tax deductibility to corporate and private donors interested in the stewardship, conservation & sustainable use of MD's forest resources. We have grown our mission in recent years to include the promotion and management of several large forestry programs funded by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 0 0 1116407 0 1131608 $1,116,407 were expenses associated with the Healthy Forests, Healthy Water initiative as part of a Maryland Department of Natural Resources grant agreement. We managed 5 separate grants for the state in 2023. The Foundation contracts with natural resources consultants and tree planting contractors, to implement tree planting projects on private land in conjunction with Maryland Forest Service staff. These initiatives are intended to deliver quantifiable nutrient & sediment reductions for water quality purposes. The Foundation engages the local volunteer Forestry Boards by providing training and technical assistance that allows them to document the projects' implementation and to monitor their success. We paid out $1,067,423 to tree planting and tree maintenance contractors across the state. The remaining expenses include $44,714 for Foundation management and accounting and $4,270 in mileage reimbursements. 52862 44000 50000 The Foundation awards four $10,000 Mel Fellowships to college students who are pursuing degrees in a Natural Resources field. The 4 Fellows spend 10 months promoting the Natural Resources Careers Camp and/or various Urban Forestry programs and initiatives. In travels and meetings across the state, students are introduced to a wide range of industry, government and nonprofit professionals, making important contacts for future job searches. The program is made possible by a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Beyond the monthly $1,000 in payments to the Fellows, the remainder of expenses are associated with conferences, travel reimbursement, website management and program administration. 138718 137554 125000 We administer the financial side of the grant programs of the Maryland Urban & Community Forestry Committee (MUCFC) and the Maryland Dept of Transportation (MDOT) Urban Tree grant program. The MUCFC grant program gave out 13 grants in 8 counties worth $8,654. The MDOT distributed 23 grants in 8 counties worth $77,741. Due to the time-limited grant requirements from MDOT, we had to return $51,159 to them before their fiscal yearend of 6/30/23. MUCFC also spent $1,164 to administer an award program for municipalities that meet the tree care requirements for receiving award plaques. The revenue is made up of a grant from MD DNR of $40,000 for MUCFC and a grant from MDOT of $85,000. 87818 0 93861 $87818 in Other Exps: $32,219 in expenses associated with the Natural Resources Careers Camp (NRCC - incl travel, promotion, etc), $2,819 of mileage reimbursement to the Big Tree program volunteers, $23,580 in development of a new website, $22,930 management of 3 separate grants, $3,525 distribution of donations to Forestry Boards, $2,745 all other prgm support. $93,861 in Other Revenue: $34,892 NRCC, $300 Big Tree contributions, $3,525 contributions to Forestry Boards, $55,000 grant from DNR for Foundation operations, $144 interest income. 87818 0 93861 1395805 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X Dawn Balinski 4106107719 10310 Breeden Road Lusby MD 20657 Gary G Allen President 35 X X 49434 0 0 Dawn Balinski Treasurer 35 0 X X 18119 0 0 Sandra Sparks Vice President Communications 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jim Bardlsey Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Glenn Ferenschak Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Wayne Lucas Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Joli McCathran Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 William Rees Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Megan Carr Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Anne Hairston-Strang Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mike Hunninghake Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 67553 0 0 0 0 0 0 Shenandoah Habitats 1983 Jefferson Highway Fishersville VA 22939 Tree planting, site prep, site maintenance 665901 The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay 501 Sixth Street Annapolis MD 21403 Program management of the HFHW program 207996 2 0 0 0 0 1361608 12242 0 1373850 Natural Resources Careers Camp 110000 26475 26475 0 0 0 0 0 0 26475 144 144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400469 26619 0 0 137554 137554 44000 44000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52525 39525 13000 0 0 0 0 0 28119 18119 10000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3809 700 3109 0 3976 669 3307 0 5977 2762 3215 0 27817 26483 1334 0 0 0 0 0 16137 0 16137 0 6681 6681 0 0 0 0 0 0 7847 5366 2481 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2077 1286 791 0 Tree planting, site maintenance on private property 1067423 1067423 0 0 Natural Resources Careers Camp operations 30212 30212 0 0 Distribution of donations to Forestry Boards 3525 3525 0 0 Alignment report & graphics work 11500 11500 0 0 1449179 1395805 53374 0 26934 1090 108228 85362 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 135162 86452 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 135162 86452 0 0 135162 86452 135162 86452 -48710 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 595812 708557 848468 1345217 1373850 4871904 23050 1525 16975 21775 26475 89800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 618862 710082 865443 1366992 1400325 4961704 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4961704 312 345 117 82 144 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 312 345 117 82 144 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 619174 710427 865560 1367074 1400469 4962704 0.99980 0.99971 0.00020 0.00029 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 College Fellowships. 8 44000 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Foundation provides Fellowships to 4 college students for $10,000 per student. The terms of the Fellowship are from Oct 1 to July 31 of the next year, a 10 month period. In 2023, 4 college students received $7,000 each from Jan-July 2023 and the newly appointed 4 students received $4,000 each from Oct-Dec 2023. We have a detailed set of qualifications that must be met before a college student is eligible to apply for a Fellowship. There is a 7 person Selection Committee that reviews all applications and chooses the final 4 students based upon ranked voting. The money for the grants comes from the MD DNR who prescribes the amount to be paid to the Fellows and the associated expenses. The head of the Forest Service within DNR is on the Selection Committee. We report extensively to DNR on the accomplishments of the Fellows and the status of expenditures against grant funding. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 1. Dawn Balinski, 10310 Breeden Road, Lusby, MD 20657 2. Sandra Sparks, 2942 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21218 3. Jim Bardsley, 9020 Double Hills Road, Denton, MD 21629 4. Megan Carr, 4005 Mayberry Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206 5. Glenn Ferenschak, 9300 Perglen Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236 6. Anne Hairston-Strang, 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 7. Mike Hunninghake, 1210 Preinkert Dr, College Park, MD 20742 8. Wayne Lucas, PG County Special Svcs Div, 8400 D'Arcy Rd, Forestville, MD 20747 9. Joli McCathran, General Delivery, Washington Grove, MD 20880 10. William Rees, 815 Fairway Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b All tax forms are emailed to members of our Board of Directors and are not filed until approved. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflict of Interest forms are due annually in April from all Board of Directors members. The Treasurer reviews submissions and keeps them on file. All new Foundation Board members are presented with the Articles of Incorporation, the By-laws, the Conflict of Interest form, previous tax returns and minutes of recent Board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Foundation presents its financial statement at the bi-annual meeting of the Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards. Financial statements, tax forms, governance documents are available to corporate and other donors upon request as stated on our website.