Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012, and ending 12-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
MISSISSIPPI URBAN FOREST COUNCIL
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)164 TRACE COVE DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 MADISON, MS39110
D Employer identification number

64-0799688
E Telephone number

(601) 672-0755
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.MSURBANFOREST.COMJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 184,563
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 180,056
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 4,486
4 Investment income........................... 4 21
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 184,563
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13  
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 135,422
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 135,422
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 49,141
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 53,386
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 102,527
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2012)
Form 990-EZ (2012)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
53,386
22
102,527
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
53,386
25
102,527
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
53,386
27
102,527
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE PROPER MANAGEMENT OF URBAN FORESTS FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO PEOPLE THROUGH INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 FORM 990-EZ, PART III, PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE PROPER MANAGEMENT OF URBAN FORESTS FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO PEOPLE THROUGH INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: URBAN FOREST MASTER'S TRAINING & CERTIFICATION: INDIVIDUALS TAKE 24 HOURS OF TRAINING AND RETURN 24 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE LOCALLY TO BECOME AN URBAN FOREST MASTER. CONTINUED EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM APPROXIMATELY 350 INDIVIDUALS WERE TRAINED. THE PROGRAM IMPACTED OVER 287 COMMUNITIES AND OVER 195 ORGANIZATIONS WITH MODEL PLANTINGS, TRAINING, OUTREACH AND EVENTS. FORM 990-EZ, PAR III, LINE 29, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TREE CITY USA AWARDS AND TRAINING: THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED 36 CITIES THE TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION AND PRESENTED NUMEROUS ARBOR DAY EVENTS AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS ON HOW TO BECOME A TREE CITY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING IN 45 CITIES, WAS INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE PRESENTATIONS DISCUSSING HOW TO BECOME A TREE CITY AND PASSED OUT LITERATURE ON TREE CITY DESIGNATIONS IN OVER 100 CITIES. FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SCENIC COMMUNITIES OF MISSISSIPPI: THIS IS A TWO-PART RESOURCE LISTING PROGRAM. PART ONE OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR 'GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE' AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RELATIVE TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. PART TWO IS A RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR THOSE COMMUNITIES IMPLEMENTING THE MOST NUMBER OF THESE PROGRAMS ON A LOCAL LEVEL. THE RESOURCE GUIDE HAS LISTINGS OF SERVICES, PROGRAMS, WEB SITES AND GRANTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE STATEWIDE. THE PROJECT MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION TO EACH AND EVERY CITY IN THE STATE TO HELP THEM PRACTICE CONSERVATION, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER IMPORTANT MEASURES IN SOUND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. THESE ACTIONS CAN SAVE COMMUNITIES MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, PROTECT COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: YOUTH ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTENT: EACH YEAR THE NATIONAL ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST IS SPONSORED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WITH WINNING POSTERS BY PROVIDING PRIZE PACKAGES OF 300, 100 AND 50. PRIZE PACKAGES ARE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. OVER 3,000 URBAN FORESTRY POSTER CURRICULUM KITS FROM NADF ARE EMAILED TO EVERY 5TH GRADE TEACHER IN THE STATE. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 1610. ENERGY PROJECT: THE ENERGY PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JACKSON COUNTY, MS TO EDUCATE HOME OWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ABOUT BENEFITS OF TREES. FREE WORKSHOPS WERE CONDUCTED ALONG WITH PLANTING OF TREES TO DEMONSTRATE THE USE OF SHADE TREES TO CONSERVE ENERGY. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 50,955. ANNUAL URBAN FOREST AND ARBORICULTURE CONFERENCE: EACH YEAR AN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE IS HELD TO PROVIDE THE LATEST INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SERVICE AVAILABLE IN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM WITH 217 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 21,931. COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TECHNICAL TOOLS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO ASSIST RURAL COMMUNITIES IN REVITALIZING OR ENHANCING LOCAL AREAS WITH COMMUNITY FORESTRY. THROUGH THIS PROJECT THE ORGANIZATION WILL WORK WITH SIX COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH LOCAL GREEN PROJECTS TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR USE BY ALL COMMUNITIES. TRAINING ON CAN-VIS (A VIRTUAL MAKEOVER PROGRAM), I-TREE (PLACES ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES VALUES ON TREES), MS URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT MANUAL (A GUIDE TO DEVELOP A LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) PLUS WHERE TO FIND GRANTS AND OTHER RESOURCES WILL BE PROVIDED AS WELL AS ASSISTING CITIZENS IN DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE URBAN FORESTRY PLAN, SAMPLE PLANTING PROJECT AND A GREEN STRATEGY IN EACH COMMUNITY. THESE ARE MODEL PROJECTS TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TO IMPLEMENT A LONG-TERM LOCALLY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECTS ARE TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS NEEDED FOR LOCAL CITIZENS TO ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNITY'S ENVIRONMENT, CHARACTER, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 26,077. FORM 990-EZ, PART V, INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREIUMS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 135,260
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 135,260
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
MAYOR ROD NICHOLSONClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 1.00 0    
STEPHEN C GRADOClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 1.00 0    
MAYOR GENE MAGEEClick to see attachmentPAST PRESIDE 1.00 0    
CONNIE MASLANKAClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 1.00 0    
COREY PROCTORClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
BOB BRZUSZEKClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
GEORGE BYRDClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
TYMPIE BLANSETTClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ROBBIE BROWNClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
DONNA Y YOWELLClick to see attachmentEXECUTIVE DI 10.00 0    
JUNE DUNLAPClick to see attachmentDIRECOTR 1.00 0    
GRETTA BOLEYClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
BRAD STRINGERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ANDREW WHITEHURSTClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ED BROWNClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ALAN HARTClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
BRUCE GRIEBELClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
MAYOR CHIP JOHNSONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
MAYOR TIM WALDRUPClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ANN MARIE ASHBAUGHClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
MURVILLE ALLEMONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
GEORGE LAMAR EWINGClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
LAURIE BEISERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
CAROLYN SHEDDClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMS
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletDONNA YOWELL Telephone no. bullet (601) 672-0755
Located at bullet164 TRACE COVE DRIVEMADISON,MS ZIP + 4bullet39110
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2012)


Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MISSISSIPPI URBAN FOREST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

64-0799688
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 243,562 4,910 4,489 2,978 4,486 260,425
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......   231,854 155,253 195,211 180,056 762,374
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 243,562 236,764 159,742 198,189 184,542 1,022,799
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           1,022,799
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 243,562 236,764 159,742 198,189 184,542 1,022,799
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..   131 59 21 12 223
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.   131 59 21 12 223
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 243,562 236,895 159,801 198,210 184,554 1,023,022
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.980 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MISSISSIPPI URBAN FOREST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

64-0799688
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ARBOR DAY CONTEST 1,610 AWARDS EVENT 3,358 BANKING FEES 162 BILLS & UTILITIES 175 COAST, DMR PROJECT 27,505 COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION 160 CONFERENCE EXPENSES 13,731 EDIBEL FOREST -7,528 ENERGY PROJECT 3,031 MEMBERSHIP 375 MISC EXPENSES 9,239 MS STATE SCHOLARSHIP 500 SHADE TREE IN JACKSON COU 6,894 SHADE TREE PROGRAM 9,808 STORM PROJECT 32,800 TECHNOLOGY EXPENSE 5,560 TREE CITY USA 4,571 URBAN FOREST MASTERS 23,471 TOTAL 135,422
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE PROPER MANAGEMENT OF URBAN FORESTS FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO PEOPLE THROUGH INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 FORM 990-EZ, PART III, PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE PROPER MANAGEMENT OF URBAN FORESTS FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO PEOPLE THROUGH INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: URBAN FOREST MASTER'S TRAINING & CERTIFICATION: INDIVIDUALS TAKE 24 HOURS OF TRAINING AND RETURN 24 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE LOCALLY TO BECOME AN URBAN FOREST MASTER. CONTINUED EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM APPROXIMATELY 350 INDIVIDUALS WERE TRAINED. THE PROGRAM IMPACTED OVER 287 COMMUNITIES AND OVER 195 ORGANIZATIONS WITH MODEL PLANTINGS, TRAINING, OUTREACH AND EVENTS. FORM 990-EZ, PAR III, LINE 29, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TREE CITY USA AWARDS AND TRAINING: THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED 36 CITIES THE TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION AND PRESENTED NUMEROUS ARBOR DAY EVENTS AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS ON HOW TO BECOME A TREE CITY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING IN 45 CITIES, WAS INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE PRESENTATIONS DISCUSSING HOW TO BECOME A TREE CITY AND PASSED OUT LITERATURE ON TREE CITY DESIGNATIONS IN OVER 100 CITIES. FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SCENIC COMMUNITIES OF MISSISSIPPI: THIS IS A TWO-PART RESOURCE LISTING PROGRAM. PART ONE OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR 'GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE' AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RELATIVE TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. PART TWO IS A RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR THOSE COMMUNITIES IMPLEMENTING THE MOST NUMBER OF THESE PROGRAMS ON A LOCAL LEVEL. THE RESOURCE GUIDE HAS LISTINGS OF SERVICES, PROGRAMS, WEB SITES AND GRANTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE STATEWIDE. THE PROJECT MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION TO EACH AND EVERY CITY IN THE STATE TO HELP THEM PRACTICE CONSERVATION, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER IMPORTANT MEASURES IN SOUND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. THESE ACTIONS CAN SAVE COMMUNITIES MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, PROTECT COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: YOUTH ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTENT: EACH YEAR THE NATIONAL ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST IS SPONSORED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WITH WINNING POSTERS BY PROVIDING PRIZE PACKAGES OF 300, 100 AND 50. PRIZE PACKAGES ARE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. OVER 3,000 URBAN FORESTRY POSTER CURRICULUM KITS FROM NADF ARE EMAILED TO EVERY 5TH GRADE TEACHER IN THE STATE. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 1610. ENERGY PROJECT: THE ENERGY PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JACKSON COUNTY, MS TO EDUCATE HOME OWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ABOUT BENEFITS OF TREES. FREE WORKSHOPS WERE CONDUCTED ALONG WITH PLANTING OF TREES TO DEMONSTRATE THE USE OF SHADE TREES TO CONSERVE ENERGY. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 50,955. ANNUAL URBAN FOREST AND ARBORICULTURE CONFERENCE: EACH YEAR AN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE IS HELD TO PROVIDE THE LATEST INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SERVICE AVAILABLE IN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM WITH 217 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 21,931. COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, TECHNICAL TOOLS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO ASSIST RURAL COMMUNITIES IN REVITALIZING OR ENHANCING LOCAL AREAS WITH COMMUNITY FORESTRY. THROUGH THIS PROJECT THE ORGANIZATION WILL WORK WITH SIX COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH LOCAL GREEN PROJECTS TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR USE BY ALL COMMUNITIES. TRAINING ON CAN-VIS (A VIRTUAL MAKEOVER PROGRAM), I-TREE (PLACES ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES VALUES ON TREES), MS URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT MANUAL (A GUIDE TO DEVELOP A LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) PLUS WHERE TO FIND GRANTS AND OTHER RESOURCES WILL BE PROVIDED AS WELL AS ASSISTING CITIZENS IN DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE URBAN FORESTRY PLAN, SAMPLE PLANTING PROJECT AND A GREEN STRATEGY IN EACH COMMUNITY. THESE ARE MODEL PROJECTS TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TO IMPLEMENT A LONG-TERM LOCALLY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECTS ARE TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS NEEDED FOR LOCAL CITIZENS TO ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNITY'S ENVIRONMENT, CHARACTER, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE. GRANTS 0. EXPENSES 26,077. FORM 990-EZ, PART V, INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREIUMS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.
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TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
Name:
MISSISSIPPI URBAN FOREST COUNCIL
EIN: 64-0799688
Person Name Explanation
MAYOR ROD NICHOLSON  
STEPHEN C GRADO  
MAYOR GENE MAGEE  
CONNIE MASLANKA  
COREY PROCTOR  
BOB BRZUSZEK  
GEORGE BYRD  
TYMPIE BLANSETT  
ROBBIE BROWN  
DONNA Y YOWELL  
JUNE DUNLAP  
GRETTA BOLEY  
BRAD STRINGER  
ANDREW WHITEHURST  
ED BROWN  
ALAN HART  
BRUCE GRIEBEL  
MAYOR CHIP JOHNSON  
MAYOR TIM WALDRUP  
ANN MARIE ASHBAUGH  
MURVILLE ALLEMON  
GEORGE LAMAR EWING  
LAURIE BEISER  
CAROLYN SHEDD