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ARIZONA COMMUNITY TREE COUNCIL

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 860693339 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE C36Z · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · aztrees.org
revenue
$148K
expenses
$216K
net assets
$99K
employees
0
volunteers
875
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO FACILITATE THE PROPER PLANTING AND CARE OF ARIZONA TREES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, PARTNERSHIPS THAT ADVANCE THE VISION AND MISSION, AND ADVISORY SUPPORT FOR THE STATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Community Tree Council provides vocational training in arboriculture for young adults aged 18-26 through programs like the Arboriculture Pre-Employment Program in Yuma and Somerton. The organization offers hands-on instruction in tree care, safety, and work readiness, leading to job placement in the field. It also supports urban forestry through educational initiatives, scholarships, and community events across Arizona.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arboriculture Pre-Employment Program (AAPP)
8-week paid training program for young adults teaching arboriculture skills including tree care, safety, tool usage, and work readiness, with a $1,000 completion stipend and internship opportunity
Colorado River Tribal Youth Conservation Corps
Youth conservation program focused on environmental stewardship and workforce development for tribal youth
Educational Scholarships
Provides scholarships to students pursuing education in arboriculture, urban forestry, or related fields
LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests)
Program promoting edible urban forests and community-based food systems in Arizona
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Urban Tree Planting & Canopy Expansion 27 activities
    • Administer recognition programs for urban forestry
      Celebrates and recognizes communities, individuals, and programs advancing urban forestry in Arizona through Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, Tree Line USA, the Magnificent Tree Program, and Urban and Community Forestry Awards.
    • Facilitate tree planting and care in Arizona
      Conducts tree plantings, provides ongoing care for trees, and supports large-scale plantings such as over 1,500 trees on tribal lands; also provides no-cost tree care in economically disadvantaged communities through service days.
    • Information Resources for Tree Professionals and Public
      Maintains a member directory for tree professionals, provides guidance on tree irrigation using HVAC condensate, and offers information on native tree species and urban tree threats in Arizona and New Mexico.
    • Information on Urban Tree Threats
      Provides information on urban tree threats in Arizona and New Mexico to educate the public on tree health and preservation.
    • K-12 Arbor Day Poster Contest
      Organizes Arizona's K-12 Arbor Day Poster Contest with the theme "A Tree Near Me" to encourage students to observe and appreciate trees.
    • LEAF Program
      Operates the LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) program to promote the establishment of edible urban forests.
    • Member Directory for Tree Professionals
      Provides a member directory to help the public locate tree professionals in Arizona.
    • Native Tree Species Directory
      Maintains a directory of native tree species for Arizona and New Mexico to promote local biodiversity.
    • Operate LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) program
      Promotes edible urban forests through the LEAF program, encouraging the cultivation and use of fruit and nut trees in urban areas across Arizona.
    • Operate tree equity and outreach programs
      Runs equity-focused initiatives including "Women in Arboriculture" and tribal outreach programs to broaden participation in urban forestry.
    • Provide public directory of tree professionals
      Maintains and provides a member directory to help the public locate certified tree care professionals in Arizona.
    • Provide public resources on tree species and urban tree threats
      Maintains and provides access to a directory of native tree species for Arizona and New Mexico, and offers information on threats to urban trees in these regions.
    • Recognition Programs
      Recognizes participants in Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, and Tree Line USA programs, as well as award winners in urban and community forestry.
    • Support K-12 environmental education through Arbor Day Poster Contest
      Organizes Arizona’s annual K-12 Arbor Day Poster Contest with themes like “A Tree Near Me” to engage students in observing and appreciating trees.
    • Tree Equity Programs
      Operates tree equity programs, including initiatives for "Women in Arboriculture" and outreach to tribal communities.
    • Tree Equity Programs
      Operates tree equity programs, including "Women in Arboriculture" and tribal outreach initiatives, to promote equitable access to trees and green spaces.
    • Tree Equity Programs and Recognition
      Operates tree equity programs, including "Women in Arboriculture" and tribal outreach initiatives, and recognizes communities and programs that advance Urban and Community Forestry in Arizona, such as Tree City USA and Magnificent Tree Program participants.
    • Tree Equity and Community Recognition Programs
      Operates tree equity programs, including "Women in Arboriculture" and tribal outreach initiatives, to ensure equitable access to urban forestry benefits. The organization also recognizes communities, individuals, and programs that advance Urban and Community Forestry in Arizona, including participants in Tree City USA and other related programs.
    • Tree Planting and Care
      Facilitates the planting and ongoing care of trees in Arizona, including no-cost services for economically disadvantaged communities.
    • Tree Planting and Care
      Facilitates the planting and ongoing care of trees in Arizona, including ceremonial plantings and providing no-cost tree care to economically disadvantaged communities through service days. This includes planting over 1500 trees on tribal land as part of a youth conservation corps program.
    • Tree Planting and Care
      Facilitates and conducts tree planting initiatives across Arizona, including ceremonial plantings and large-scale projects on tribal lands, and provides ongoing care for these trees. This includes providing no-cost tree care to economically disadvantaged communities through service days.
    • Tree Planting and Care
      Facilitates and conducts tree planting initiatives across Arizona, including ceremonial plantings, and provides ongoing care for trees, often in economically disadvantaged communities and on tribal lands.
    • Tree Professional and Resource Directories
      Maintains a public directory to help locate tree professionals and provides a directory of native tree species for Arizona and New Mexico.
    • Urban Forestry Education and Awareness
      Promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through programs like LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests), hosts an annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration with educational activities, and organizes an Arbor Day Poster Contest for K-12 students.
    • Urban Forestry Education and Awareness
      Promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through initiatives like the LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) program, an annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration, and an Arbor Day Poster Contest for K-12 students. It also provides information on urban tree threats and guidance on using HVAC and AC condensate water for irrigation.
    • Urban Forestry Education and Awareness
      Promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through programs like the LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) program, an annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration with educational activities, and an Arbor Day Poster Contest for K-12 students. The organization also provides information on urban tree threats and guidance on using HVAC and AC condensate water for irrigation.
    • Urban and Community Forestry Recognition Programs
      Celebrates communities, individuals, and programs that advance Urban and Community Forestry in Arizona, recognizing participants in Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, Tree Line USA, the Magnificent Tree Program, and Urban and Community Forestry Award Winners.
  • Green Job Training for Youth 8 activities
    • Arboriculture Training Program
      Offers a program in Somerton, Nogales, and Yuma to train participants in arboriculture skills, preparing them for apprenticeships or entry-level positions.
    • Arboriculture Workforce Development
      Offers pre-employment arboriculture courses and scholarships to train individuals, including tribal youth, in tree care skills, preparing them for apprenticeships or entry-level positions in urban and community forestry.
    • Arboriculture Workforce Development
      Offers scholarships and pre-employment courses to train individuals in arboriculture skills, preparing them for apprenticeships or entry-level positions. This includes an 8-week paid program with hands-on training, safety education, and a completion stipend, and supports the Colorado River Tribal Youth Conservation Corps.
    • Educational Scholarships
      Provides educational scholarships related to arboriculture or urban forestry to support workforce development.
    • Offer educational scholarships in urban forestry
      Provides scholarships to support education and workforce development in arboriculture and urban forestry, building local capacity for community forest care.
    • Pre-employment Arboriculture Course
      Provides an 8-week pre-employment arboriculture course where participants receive training and financial support, including a paid internship opportunity.
    • Provide arboriculture workforce development training
      Offers an 8-week paid pre-employment arboriculture course with safety equipment, a computer, certification, a $1,000 stipend, and a paid internship opportunity; also runs a training program in southern Arizona (Somerton, Nogales, Yuma) focused on work readiness, tree care, identification, and tool use to prepare participants for entry-level roles.
    • Workforce Development in Arboriculture
      Offers pre-employment arboriculture courses and scholarships to train individuals, including tribal youth, in tree care skills. These programs prepare participants for apprenticeships or entry-level positions, covering topics like tree identification, safety, and tool usage, and include paid internships and stipends.
  • Industry-Specific Print and Digital Publications 3 activities
    • Publication of "The Leaflet Newsletter"
      Publishes "The Leaflet Newsletter" on a monthly basis, providing updates and information related to urban and community forestry.
    • Publication of "The Leaflet Newsletter"
      Publishes "The Leaflet Newsletter" with monthly issues, providing information and updates related to urban forestry.
    • Publish The Leaflet Newsletter
      Produces and publishes monthly issues of "The Leaflet Newsletter" to share information and updates related to urban forestry in Arizona.
  • Environmental Education Festivals & Events 2 activities
    • Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
      Hosts an annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration to promote environmental awareness, featuring educational activities and tree planting ceremonies.
    • Host annual Earth & Arbor Day events and celebrations
      Hosts annual Earth & Arbor Day events in multiple locations including Gilbert and Phoenix, featuring tree planting ceremonies, educational activities, recycling crafts, DIY upcycling, environmental vendor booths, and a ceremonial tree planting on the Capitol Grounds.
  • Youth & Emerging Professional Conservation Corps 1 activity
    • Support tribal youth conservation programs
      Engages tribal youth in conservation work through support of the Colorado River Tribal Youth Conservation Corps.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Guidance on Irrigation Techniques
      Provides guidance to Arizona residents on using HVAC and AC condensate water for irrigating trees and plants.
    • Information Resources for Tree Professionals and Public
      Maintains and provides access to resources such as a member directory for tree professionals, a directory of native tree species for Arizona and New Mexico, and a monthly newsletter called "The Leaflet Newsletter" to disseminate information related to urban forestry.
    • Provide water conservation guidance for urban tree irrigation
      Offers practical guidance to Arizona residents on using HVAC and AC condensate water for irrigating trees and plants to promote sustainable urban forestry.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$148K
Contributions & grants$75K51%
Program service revenue$73K49%
Investment income$500%
Other revenue$-137
expenses
Total expenses$216K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$300
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$104K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$99K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 16
  • CINDY MOSS — SECRETARY
  • DAVID MIKULAK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ERIK MAUEL — PRESIDENT
  • JACQUELYN LYLE — DIRECTOR THRU 10/1/21
  • JARID PERRIN — DIRECTOR THRU 10/1/21
  • JEFF VINING — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN MENZEL — DIRECTOR
  • KALMAN MANNIS — DIRECTOR
  • KASEY SCHUG — TREASURER
  • LARRY PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
  • RICK ROBINSON — PAST PRESIDENT
  • ROY MAXEY — DIRECTOR
  • TEWANA CERVANTES — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS DEEGAN — DIRECTOR
  • URSULA SCHUCH — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM MURPHY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management Urban and Community Forestry Program Partner — Collaborates to offer scholarships for workforce development in urban and community forestry.
  • American the Beautiful Partner — Partner program related to recreation and public lands.
  • Arbor Day Partner — Partner initiative supporting tree planting and conservation.
  • Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Partner — Partner in the Arbor Day Celebration
  • Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Urban and Community Forestry Program Funder — Receives major funding from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Urban and Community Forestry Program.
  • Colorado River Tribal Youth Conservation Corps Partner — Collaborates on youth conservation and tree care initiatives.
  • Global Releaf Partner — Partner program in urban forestry initiatives.
  • The Clever Project Partner — Contracts a specialist non-profit management company to provide staffing and Executive leadership, overseeing day-to-day operations, administration, program development and delivery, fundraising, and implementation of the 5-year strategic plan.
  • Town of Gilbert Partner — Co-hosts the annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration with the Arizona Community Tree Council.
  • Tree City USA Partner — Partner program promoting urban tree management.
  • USDA Forest Service Funder — Receives major funding from the USDA Forest Service.