Nonprofit · EIN 03-0355315
US WORKING GROUP INC
Also known as FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL US
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30318
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,935,122 | $2,347,694 | $587,428 | $1,163,908 | $451,404 | $712,504 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,891,648 | $1,978,922 | -$87,274 | $685,438 | $560,362 | $125,076 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $171,451
- Program service revenue
- $2,746,565
- Investment income
- $13,762
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,038
- Other revenue
- $3,344
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $200,006
- Other salaries and wages
- $963,361
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,348,112
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,405
- Accounting fees
- $123,889
- Occupancy
- $4,950
- Travel
- $155,648
- Depreciation
- $5,397
- Program services (functional)
- $1,756,588
- Management and general (functional)
- $581,519
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,587
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $685,438
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,163,908
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $451,404
- Net assets, end of year
- $712,504
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,386
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $567,504
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $145,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,936,160
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BILLIG | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $186,925 | $14,248 |
| AMY CLARK EAGLE | DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE & CERTIFICATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,506 | $1,491 |
| ANNA GROTZKY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,345 | $20,834 |
| SHAWN COLLIER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,325 | $13,435 |
| TOM KAIN | SR MANAGER CERTIFICATION & BIZ DEV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,546 | $13,947 |
| RYAN TEMPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HOUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH KINTIGH | DIRECTOR UNTIL 1/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA MAHAFFEY | DIRECTOR UNTIL 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED WRIGHT | DIRECTOR UNTIL 8/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FENDERSON | DIRECTOR UNTIL 9/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART HALE | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERIK FREDERIKSEN | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $269,176 | $3,700 |
| AMY CLARK EAGLE | DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE AND CE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,850 | $4,537 |
| ANNA GROTZKY | OPERATIONS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,163 | $2,233 |
| THOMAS KAIN | SR MANAGER FOR FOREST MANA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,360 | $3,401 |
| RACHEL BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA MAHAFFEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HOUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED WRIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHOANA HUMPHRIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BILLIG | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART HALE | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1441 WOODMONT LN NW 539, ATLANTA, GA 30318-2866
- In care of
- % BRYCE DENTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH BILLIG, 1441 WOODMONT LN NW 539, ATLANTA, GA 30318
- Signed the 990
- SARAH BILLIG, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (612) 353-4511
- Website
- HTTPS://US.FSC.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE RESPONSIBLE FOREST MANAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- INCREASE CONSUMER DEMAND: THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL IS A VOLUNTARY, MARKET-BASED SYSTEM THAT RELIES ON COMPANIES AND THEIR CUSTOMERS TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR FSC-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS, WHICH IN TURN SUPPORTS GROWTH IN FOREST LANDS PROTECTED UNDER FSC STANDARDS. TO FACILITATE THESE EFFORTS, FSC INVESTS IN CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, ENGAGES COMPANIES TO DEVELOP PROGRESSIVE FOREST PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS, AND WORKS WITH THE PUBLIC SECTOR TO PROMOTE SOUND POLICIES SUPPORTING FOREST STEWARDSHIP. FSC FOCUSES ITS INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT IN GREEN BUILDING, PAPER AND PRINTING, PACKAGING, FURNITURE, AND BIOENERGY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN 2024, FSC EXPANDED ITS ONLINE PRESENCE TO 22,500 FOLLOWERS ACROSS LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, AND INSTAGRAM HELPING TO AMPLIFY KEY MESSAGES AND REACH BROADER AUDIENCES. THE FOREST WEEK CAMPAIGN SAW THE HIGHEST ENGAGEMENT AMONG GLOBAL PARTNERS, DEMONSTRATING GROWING CONSUMER INTEREST AND CONNECTION TO THE MISSION. FSC ALSO UPDATED MARKETING MATERIALS AND PROMOTED THE BRAND AT MAJOR TRADE SHOWS TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AND INTEREST, WHILE PARTNERING WITH LEADING COMPANIES TO SPOTLIGHT FSC CERTIFICATION IN THE MARKETPLACE.Expenses $729,772 · revenue $817,000
- ENHANCE SYSTEM INTEGRITY: THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL SETS STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE FOREST MANAGEMENT AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION. OUR SYSTEM IS FOUNDED ON THESE STANDARDS, MAKING THEIR INTEGRITY, RELEVANCE, AND IMPACT OUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES. THIS INCLUDES THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARDS AND POLICIES, AS WELL AS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE OUR NORMATIVE FRAMEWORK REFLECTS THE CONSENSUS OF OUR DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN 2024, FSC PROTECTED THE CREDIBILITY OF IT'S SYSTEM BY MANAGING 12 TRADEMARK CASES, CLOSING 4 AND ACTIVELY OVERSEEING 8. FSC ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF U.S. STAKEHOLDERS TO PREVENT POLICY CHANGES THAT WOULD HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED AUDIT COSTS AND LEGAL RISKS FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL INPUT ON POLICY CONSULTATIONS TO REDUCE LEGAL CONFLICTS AND FINANCIAL BURDENS. FSC ALSO IMPROVED TRACKING OF CERTIFICATE LOSS BY CONDUCTING EXIT INTERVIEWS AND DEVELOPING A MORE ROBUST DATA SYSTEM TO UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS EMERGING TRENDS.Expenses $715,456 · revenue $1,754,302
- INCREASE DOMESTIC ACREAGE: INCREASING THE ACREAGE OF FORESTS CERTIFIED TO FSC'S HIGH STANDARDS IS FUNDAMENTAL TO OUR MISSION. TO ENSURE EQUITY, FSC PROMOTES CERTIFICATION ACROSS LAND OWNERSHIP CLASSES, INCLUDING AMONG FAMILY FORESTS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN 2024, FSC ADDED 358,825 HECTARES TO THE SYSTEM AS FOREST MANAGERS JOINED OR EXPANDED THEIR CERTIFICATION IN RESPONSE TO MILL DEMAND. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED PUBLIC LAND AGENCIES THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, BOARD PARTICIPATION, FIELD VISITS, AND DIRECT OUTREACH TO SUPPORT BOTH ADOPTION AND RETENTION OF FSC CERTIFICATION. ADDITIONALLY, FSC MONITORED MARKET SHIFTS AND MILL CLOSURES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO CERTIFICATION AND SHAPE FUTURE OUTREACH AND POLICY INITIATIVES.Expenses $311,360 · revenue $175,263
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0355315
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C36)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,163,908
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,936,160
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,935,122 | $2,347,694 | $1,163,908 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,891,648 | $1,978,922 | $685,438 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,754,430 | $2,130,546 | $693,001 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0355315).
Questions about US WORKING GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of US WORKING GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of US WORKING GROUP INC is 03-0355315.
- Is US WORKING GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to US WORKING GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does US WORKING GROUP INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of US WORKING GROUP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did US WORKING GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of US WORKING GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SARAH BILLIG.
- Who are the officers and directors of US WORKING GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,925 (SARAH BILLIG, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does US WORKING GROUP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,935,122, expenses of $2,347,694 and total assets of $1,163,908 at year end.
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