Nonprofit · EIN 81-5291655
TREES KNOXVILLE
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37927
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $533,475 | $394,336 | $139,139 | $144,060 | $750 | $143,310 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $110,236 | $160,289 | -$50,053 | $7,225 | $0 | $7,225 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $527,107
- of which government grants
- $441,939
- Program service revenue
- $3,411
- Investment income
- $547
- Net rental income
- $2,410
- Other revenue
- $2,410
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,221
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,167
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $111,965
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,450
- Occupancy
- $23,648
- Travel
- $8,069
- Program services (functional)
- $343,001
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,335
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,225
- Total assets, end of year
- $144,060
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $750
- Net assets, end of year
- $143,310
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,750
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $143,310
- Gross receipts
- $533,475
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 582
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Hinten | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $71,221 |
| Alanna McKissack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Gleneck | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brendan Keegan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian O'Connor | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chieff Weaver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dale Madden | Past-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dana Loeske | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debbie Sharp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Hank Mary | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Rodocker | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Karin Beuerlein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kasey Krouse | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kerstin Sisco | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Stanfill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Howell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Preston Collins | Int. Treasur Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Geissburger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Welborn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tyrone Beach | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Hinten | Executive Director | 40 | $41,540 |
| Sophie Carter | Program Manager | 40 | $32,280 |
| Dale Madden | Board Chair | 10 | $0 |
| Kerstin Sisco | Vice-Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Stanfill | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Rodocker | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Karin Beuerlein | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alanna McKissack | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Howell | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Preston Collins | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Chieff Weaver | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Brendan Keegan | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Hank Mary | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Geissburger | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Gleneck | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Debbie Sharp | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Loseke | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian O'Connor | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tyrone Beach | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3252, KNOXVILLE, TN 37927-3252
- In care of
- % MELISSA HINTEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 26313, Knoxville TN 37912
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Melissa Hinten, P O Box 3252, Knoxville, TN 37927
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Dale Madden, 8400 Badgett Road, Knoxville TN 37919
- Signed the 990
- Melissa Hinten, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (865) 333-0924
- Website
- www.treesknoxville.org
- Return prepared by
- Conklin Gilpin & Wertz PLLC
Mission
Trees Knoxville's mission is to preserve and expand the urban tree canopy in Knoxville and Knox County on both private and public land. It carries out its mission through tree plantings, tree giveaways, tree care, and outreach, education, and engagement events.
Program accomplishments
- Tree planting & Tree adoption events via tree giveaways: The organization planted 846 8-10 ft tall trees in 12 low-canopy and underserved neighborhoods using volunteers and contractors in 2025. Trees were planted in neighborhood right-of-ways, schools, bus stops, parks, greenways and in one cemetery. Trees Knoxville gave away 425 3 gallon trees at eight tree adoption events.Expenses $224,303
- Outreach education and training on urban forestry: We host two Volunteer Forester training programs each year, multiple tree walks and workshops, arborists trainings, and an annual Tree Fest which provides outreach and education to the community. The number of participants in the outreach events were 439.Expenses $84,242
- Tree care and invasive species removal for tree canopy restoratio: The organization completed two volunteer events for invasive removal work at a church and one historic cemetery with 65 volunteers. Additionally contractor work was used at the historic cemetery for invasive removal work and tree care work. There were 41 volunteers who participated in tree care work at three schools and contractors were used for tree care work at two schools.Expenses $34,456
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5291655
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C36)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $144,060
- Income (IRS master file)
- $533,475
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $533,475 | $394,336 | $144,060 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $110,236 | $160,289 | $7,225 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Dale Madden | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Dale Madden | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Tom Welborn | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Tom Welborn | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-5291655).
Questions about TREES KNOXVILLE
- What is the EIN of TREES KNOXVILLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TREES KNOXVILLE is 81-5291655.
- Is TREES KNOXVILLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to TREES KNOXVILLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TREES KNOXVILLE 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 TREES KNOXVILLE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TREES KNOXVILLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TREES KNOXVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Melissa Hinten.
- Who are the officers and directors of TREES KNOXVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,221 (Melissa Hinten, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does TREES KNOXVILLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $533,475, expenses of $394,336 and total assets of $144,060 at year end.
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