Nonprofit · EIN 82-5492599
SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC
Tax-exempt · DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,726,980 | $978,232 | $748,748 | $1,507,102 | $282,912 | $1,224,190 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $768,898 | $816,607 | -$47,709 | $591,302 | $115,860 | $475,442 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,704,338
- of which government grants
- $661,195
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,634
- Other revenue
- $9,008
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $650
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,593
- Other salaries and wages
- $507,202
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $693,785
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,094
- Occupancy
- $63,874
- Travel
- $13,694
- Depreciation
- $7,447
- Program services (functional)
- $723,855
- Management and general (functional)
- $145,335
- Fundraising (functional)
- $109,042
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $591,302
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,507,102
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $282,912
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,224,190
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $56,752
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $647,436
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $576,754
- Gross receipts
- $1,726,980
- Employees
- 62
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MESHOULAM PHD | CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $92,809 | $8,351 |
| TRACY SOPCHAK | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL MARQUIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREY LEE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ARAUJO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREENA SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVO JEFFERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DYLAN MAYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LUC CLOWES | BOARD CHAIR UNTIL 8/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA RICH | CLERK UNTIL 4/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW DROSTE | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 8/24 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MESHOULAM PHD | CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $81,244 | $10,085 |
| ELIZABETH LUC CLOWES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH STEIN | CONFIRM END DATETREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY SOPCHAK | INTERIM TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA RICH | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW DROSTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAUREAN GREEN | CONFIRM END DATE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREY LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR S ATYIA MARTIN CEM | CONFIRM END DATE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ARAUJO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREENA SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 60 CLAYTON STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-2737
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID MESHOULAM, 60 CLAYTON ST 201, BOSTON, MA 02122
- Signed the 990
- DAVID MESHOULAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 398-7409
- Website
- TREEBOSTON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE SIZE AND HEALTH OF THE URBAN TREE CANOPY IN BOSTON
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION VIEWS TREE PLANTING, CARE, AND STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY TO CONNECT RESIDENTS TO THEMSELVES, THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD, AND THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES AND THE ROLE THAT EVERY RESIDENT CAN TAKE IN PLANTING AND CARING FOR TREES. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND MORE DEEPLY ENGAGE RESIDENTS IN THEIR WORK.THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PARTNERING WITH THE NUMEROUS EXISTING LOCAL AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A HEALTHY URBAN FOREST. THROUGH ROBUST COLLABORATIONS AND SHARED BEST PRACTICES, THE ORGANIZATION CREATES CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS, GEOGRAPHY, AND STRUCTURE OF EACH NEIGHBORHOOD. THE ORGANIZATION ENVISIONS A CITY WITH A HEALTHY TREE CANOPY THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT ISSUES OF EQUITY SUCH AS DIVERSITY, RACE, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, AND GEOGRAPHY.THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR UPDATED MUNICIPAL POLICIES GOVERNING TREE PLANTING, NEIGHBORHOOD PRIORITIZATION, AND LENGTH OF CARE TO ENSURE TREES ARE EFFICIENTLY PLANTED AND STRATEGICALLY PLACED IN COMMUNITIES THAT NEED THEM MOST.IN 2024 THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WERE ACCOMPLISHED AND COMPLETED: 59 TREES PLANTED, 295 TREES WATER, 25 YOUTH HIRED, 200 INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED AND EDUCATED.Expenses $723,855 · grants $650
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
- 82-5492599
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,507,102
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,726,980
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,726,980 | $978,232 | $1,507,102 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $768,898 | $816,607 | $591,302 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $859,524 | $545,776 | $621,724 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 82-5492599).
Questions about SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC
- What is the EIN of SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC is 82-5492599.
- Is SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPEAK FOR THE TREES 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 SPEAK FOR THE TREES 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 SPEAK FOR THE TREES 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 SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID MESHOULAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,809 (DAVID MESHOULAM PHD, CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIR).
- How much revenue does SPEAK FOR THE TREES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,726,980, expenses of $978,232 and total assets of $1,507,102 at year end.
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