Nonprofit · EIN 47-3365113
ECOFORESTERS INC
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28816
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,171,306 | $1,260,198 | -$88,892 | $530,133 | $179,222 | $350,911 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,223,147 | $1,062,424 | $160,723 | $538,503 | $100,005 | $438,498 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $612,016
- of which government grants
- $94,877
- Program service revenue
- $541,524
- Investment income
- $16,081
- Other revenue
- $1,685
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,530
- Other salaries and wages
- $796,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,008,703
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,515
- Occupancy
- $41,568
- Travel
- $31,032
- Depreciation
- $9,250
- Program services (functional)
- $1,006,320
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,318
- Fundraising (functional)
- $47,560
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $538,503
- Total assets, end of year
- $530,133
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $179,222
- Net assets, end of year
- $350,911
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,328
- Publicly traded securities
- $26,375
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $232,172
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $118,739
- Gross receipts
- $1,171,306
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tait | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $67,438 |
| William Hornthal | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $67,092 |
| Linda Tatsapaugh | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Alex J Finkral | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Lamb | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rebekah Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Lanier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Snyder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Desirae Kissell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy Eames | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tait | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $58,478 |
| William Hornthal | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $55,169 |
| Linda Tatsapaugh | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Alex J Finkral | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Lamb | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rebekah Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Lanier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Snyder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Pitillo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 16007, ASHEVILLE, NC 28816-0007
- In care of
- % ROB LAMB
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Linda Tatsapaugh, 38 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC 28803
- Signed the 990
- Linda Tatsapaugh, Board President
- Phone
- (828) 484-6842
- Website
- www.ecoforesters.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
Restoring and conserving our Appalachian forests through education and stewarship.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, EcoForesters made significant impact in advancing forest restoration and stewardship throughout Western North Carolina. With support from the USDA Landscape Scale Restoration, National Fish and Wildlife Foundations America the Beautiful, and Community Foundation of Western Carolina grants, access to forest management services for underserved and private landowners was expanded. Programs like the FOREST Fund and the expanded Sandy Mush project provided funding and technical assistance. Through the piloted Sweat Equity Program, newly trained landowners were empowered to actively participate in restoring the health and resilience of their forests.Expenses $1,006,320 · revenue $541,524
- EcoForesters on-the-ground work impacted more than 20,000 acres in 2024. We developed 41 ecological forest stewardship plans covering over 8,500 acres, consulted on 86 properties, and conducted forest stand improvement, invasive species control, and native plantings across more than 600 acres. We partnered with a wide range of organizations, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, and the US Forest Service, to carry out restoration projects across public and private lands. Through these partnerships, 23 projects on ecologically significant lands were completed, increasing community engagement in sustainable forestry practices. In response to devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, crews were deployed to assist with recovery efforts by removing hazardous trees, reopening trails, and prioritizing forest resilience through targeted management.
- Education and outreach remained core to our mission. We hosted five public workshops, offered staff-led chainsaw training, produced a biannual newsletter, and participated in community events to raise awareness about forest health, resilience, and management. These efforts, combined with our collaborative projects and growing technical support network, have helped build momentum for large-scale, long-term restoration across the Southern Appalachians. EcoForesters remains committed to equipping landowners and partners with the tools and knowledge needed to be effective stewards of the regions forests.
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
- 47-3365113
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C36)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $530,133
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,171,306
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,171,306 | $1,260,198 | $530,133 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,223,147 | $1,062,424 | $538,503 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $703,141 | $720,753 | $368,386 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 47-3365113).
Questions about ECOFORESTERS INC
- What is the EIN of ECOFORESTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ECOFORESTERS INC is 47-3365113.
- Is ECOFORESTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to ECOFORESTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ECOFORESTERS 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 ECOFORESTERS 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 ECOFORESTERS 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 ECOFORESTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Linda Tatsapaugh.
- Who are the officers and directors of ECOFORESTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,438 (Andrew Tait, Co-Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ECOFORESTERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,171,306, expenses of $1,260,198 and total assets of $530,133 at year end.
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