Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 09-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
BUILDING 27 SUITE 3 FORT MISSOULA
RD
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MISSOULA, MT59804
D Employer identification number

52-1786332
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 13,796,276
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILLIAM J POSSIEL
BUILDING 27 SUITE 3 FORT MISSOULA
RD
MISSOULA,MT59804
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NATLFORESTS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1993
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE FOUNDATION, CHARTERED BY CONGRESS AS THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNERS OF THE US FOREST SERVICE, ENGAGES AMERICANS IN COMMUNITY BASED AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THE 193 MILLION ACRE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 43
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 668
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,536,965 10,665,101
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 177,307 126,675
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 24,896 2,947
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -61,981 19,071
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 9,677,187 10,813,794
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 6,406,162 7,854,902
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,605,139 2,039,085
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet566,771    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,352,743 1,176,940
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 9,364,044 11,070,927
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 313,143 -257,133
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 12,756,450 12,665,567
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,799,531 3,962,433
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 8,956,919 8,703,134
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION, CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, ENGAGES AMERICA IN COMMUNITY-BASED AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THE 193-MILLION ACRE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM, AND ACCEPTS AND ADMINISTERS PRIVATE GIFTS OF FUNDS AND LAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIONAL FORESTS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,211,756 including grants of $ 7,854,902 ) (Revenue $   )
FOREST SERVICE GRANTS: MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE VISITOR AMENITIES, TRAILS, AND INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS; IMPROVE ACCESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF NATIONAL FOREST RESOURCES; RESTORE HABITAT OF NATIVE SPECIES; PROMOTE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND RESPONSIBLE APPRECIATION OF WILDLIFE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,298,413 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 126,675 )
CONSERVATION: PROTECT AND RESTORE NATURAL RESOURCES AND FOREST LANDSCAPES. METHODS INCLUDE PRESCRIBED BURNING, EROSION CONTROL, RE-VEGETATION AND ERADICATION OF EXOTIC SPECIES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 350,868 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION: PROVIDE INFORMATION AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON YOUTH OUTREACH.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet9,861,037
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
31
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
43
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
25
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
25
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AL , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MS , MN , MT , ND , NJ , NH , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletWILLIAM POSSIELBUILDING 27 SUITE 3 FORT MISSOULAMISSOULAMT59804 (406) 542-2805
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOHN HENDRICKS........................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CRAIG R BARRETT........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MAX CHAPMAN........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) LEE FROMSON........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) TIMOTHY PROCTOR SCHIEFFELIN........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) CAROLINE CHOI........................................................................
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) PETER FOREMAN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) DAVID BELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) MIKE BROWN JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) COLEMAN BURKE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) BLAISE CARRIG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) ROBERT COLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) BART EBERWEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) ROBERT FEITLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) BARRY FINGERHUT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) RICK FRAZIER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) ROJE GOOTEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) DAMIEN HUANG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) PETER KIRSCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JEFF PARO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) PATRICIA HAYLING PRICE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) SUSAN SCHNABEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) MARY SMART........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) CHAID WEISS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) JAMES YARDLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) WILLIAM J POSSIEL........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       316,590 0 25,214
(27) MARY MITSOS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   101,495 0 7,619
(28) RAY FOOTE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   165,829 0 3,750




1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 583,914 0 36,583
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 89,562
c Fundraising events....1c 402,734
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,470,920
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		4,701,885
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		153,260
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,665,101
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONTRACT REVENUE 900099 126,675 126,675    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 126,675
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,904     2,904
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,925,135  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,925,092  
c Gain or (loss) 43  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 43     43
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 402,734
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 57,390
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -57,390   -57,390
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER INCOME 900099 76,461     76,461
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 76,461
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 10,813,794 126,675 0 22,018
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 7,826,146 7,826,146
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 28,756 28,756
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 358,406 236,989 56,631 64,786
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,356,918 897,557 212,653 246,708
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 39,959 26,758 6,479 6,722
9 Other employee benefits ....... 168,586 108,021 32,115 28,450
10 Payroll taxes ........... 115,216 77,822 15,945 21,449
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 297   297  
c Accounting ........... 62,429   62,429  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 239,364 214,555 20,884 3,925
12 Advertising and promotion .... 21,164 19,062 753 1,349
13 Office expenses ....... 166,735 112,150 31,652 22,933
14 Information technology ...... 50,643 31,795 16,407 2,441
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 62,273 40,231 9,852 12,190
17 Travel ............ 126,055 90,078 7,986 27,991
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 209,924 38,410 71,618 99,896
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 9,452 6,324 1,471 1,657
23 Insurance .............. 15,968 250 12,462 3,256
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a CONSERVATION DIRECT COS 98,367 98,367    
b EQUIP MAINTENANCE & REN 56,591 908 43,131 12,552
c OTHER EXPENSES 35,154 983 33,939 232
d DUES & PUBL. 9,295 5,066 640 3,589
e All other expenses 13,229 809 5,775 6,645
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 11,070,927 9,861,037 643,119 566,771
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing .............   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 8,325,075 2 8,631,131
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 4,215,230 3 3,714,721
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 33,474 8 32,301
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 54,523 9 91,827
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 230,807
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 194,185 12,806 10c 36,622
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 115,342 11 158,965
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 12,756,450 16 12,665,567
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 725,944 17 1,720,265
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 3,073,587 19 2,242,168
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 3,799,531 26 3,962,433
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 859,567 27 970,585
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 7,824,227 28 7,459,424
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 273,125 29 273,125
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 8,956,919 33 8,703,134
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 12,756,450 34 12,665,567
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
10,813,794
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
11,070,927
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-257,133
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
8,956,919
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,348
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
8,703,134
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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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.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1786332
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) 2013
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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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 10,361,107 11,432,081 11,069,298 9,536,965 10,665,101 53,064,552
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 10,361,107 11,432,081 11,069,298 9,536,965 10,665,101 53,064,552
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).. 1,707,928
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 51,356,624
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 10,361,107 11,432,081 11,069,298 9,536,965 10,665,101 53,064,552
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 18,808 18,114 9,242 12,047 2,904 61,115
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). 53,125,667
12
12
852,933
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
96.670 %
15
15
96.510 %
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) 2013
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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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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......            
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.            
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.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1786332
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

52-1786332
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

52-1786332
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

52-1786332
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1786332
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 272,515 260,116 171,363 161,266 128,809
b Contributions ........     65,000 48,125 30,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 33 12,399 23,753 -38,028 2,457
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 272,548 272,515 260,116 171,363 161,266
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................        
e Other .................   230,807 194,185 36,622
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 36,622
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 10,912,509
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 3,348
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 37,977
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 41,325
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 10,871,184
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -57,390
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -57,390
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 10,813,794
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 11,166,294
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 37,977
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 57,390
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 95,367
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 11,070,927
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 11,070,927
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: ALL EARNINGS OF THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT ARE REFLECTED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS, UNTIL APPROPRIATED FOR EXPENDITURE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION QUALIFIES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTIONS AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. INCOME, WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. THE FOUNDATION DID NOT HAVE ANY NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, THE FOUNDATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ALSO ADDRESSES DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON INCOME TAXES, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY, THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON LINE 8B -57,390.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON LINE 8B 57,390.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1786332
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 402,734     402,734
2 Less: Contributions . . 402,734     402,734
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . 5,084     5,084
6 Rent/facility costs . . 34,830     34,830
7 Food and beverages . 16,010     16,010
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 1,466     1,466
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 57,390
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -57,390
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
52-1786332
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ALESSIO & SONS COMPANY
880 MOEN AVE UNIT 12
ROCKDALE,IL60436 		36-2680476   310,500       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(2) AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION
160 ZILLICOA ST STE D
ASHEVILLE,NC28801 		41-1483019 501C3 18,664       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(3) APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY
PO BOX 807
HARPERS FERRY,WV25425 		52-6046689 501C3 25,840       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(4) ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
5000 W CAREFREE HIGHWAY
PHOENIX,AZ85086 		86-6004791   8,800       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(5) ARIZONA WILDERNESS COALITION
PO BOX 40340
TUCSON,AZ40340 		20-0412328 501C3 46,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(6) BIG BEAR VALLEY EDUCATION CORPORATION
PO BOX 1293
BIG BEAR LAKE,CA92315 		27-3677068 501C3 23,900       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(7) BLUE MOUNTAIN FOREST PARTNERS
530 E MAIN STREET STE 7
JOHN DAY,OR97845 		45-4844162 501C3 23,892       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(8) BROWN AND CALDWELL
PO BOX 45208
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		94-1446346   6,388       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(9) CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
2707 K ST STE 1
SACRAMENTO,CA95816 		94-6116403 501C3 36,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(10) CASCADIA WILD
5431 NE 20TH AVE
PORTLAND,OR97211 		93-1263285 501C3 6,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(11) COALITION FOR THE UPPER SOUTH PLATTE
BOX 726
LAKE GEORGE,CO80827 		84-1469785 501C3 65,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(12) COLORADO FOURTEENERS INITIATIVE
1600 JACKSON ST STE 352
GOLDEN,CO80401 		84-1354844 501C3 153,130       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(13) COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB
710 10TH ST STE 200
GOLDEN,CO80401 		84-0410760 501C3 31,864       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(14) CONSERVATION NORTHWEST
1208 BAY STREET 201
BELLINGHAM,WA98225 		94-3091547 501C3 12,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(15) CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL COALITION
PO BOX 552
PINE,CO80470 		45-5051775 501C3 7,621       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(16) COTTONWOOD CANYONS FOUNDATION
3165 E MILLROCK DRIVE STE 190
HOLLADAY,UT84121 		74-3058673 501C3 86,282       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(17) EAGLE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
PO BOX 5740
EAGLE,CO81631 		20-4448864 501C3 12,350       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(18) EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE
2150 ALLSTON WAY STE 460
BERKELEY,CA94704 		94-2889684 501C3 9,636       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(19) EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN BIKE ALLIANCE
418 NE 72ND ST
SEATTLE,WA98115 		91-1553023 501C3 25,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(20) FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY
PO BOX 1112
GRASS VALLEY,CA95945 		94-3317612 501C3 20,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(21) FOREST GUILD
PO BOX 519
SANTA FE,NM87504 		85-0446866 501C3 92,508       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(22) FOUR CORNERS SCHOOL OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION
PO BOX 1029
MONTICELLO,UT84535 		39-1509336 501C3 80,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(23) FRIENDS OF DILLON RANGER DISTRICT
PO BOX 1648
SILVERTHORNE,CO80498 		20-2343008 501C3 91,500       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(24) FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS
1360 GREG ST SUITE 111/112
SPARKS,NV89431 		88-0211763 501C3 134,235       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(25) FRIENDS OF SCOTCHMAN PEAKS WILDERNESS
PO BOX 393
SANDPOINT,ID83864 		74-3202365 501C3 8,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(26) FRIENDS OF THE EAGLE NEST WILDERNESS
PO BOX 4504
FRISCO,CO80443 		84-1305851 501C3 10,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(27) FRIENDS OF THE INYO
819 N BARLOW LANE
BISHOP,CA93514 		77-0389436 501C3 65,888       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(28) GRAND CANYON TRUST
2601 N FORT VALLEY RD
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86001 		86-0512633 501C3 40,714       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(29) GREAT BURN STUDY GROUP
1434 JACKSON ST
MISSOULA,MT59802 		55-0790103 501C3 112,600       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(30) GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
215 S WALLACE AVE
BOZEMAN,MT59715 		81-0414042 501C3 28,743       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(31) HEADWATERS TRAILS ALLIANCE
PO BOX 946
GRANBY,CO80446 		84-1363392 501C3 19,238       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(32) HIGH SIERRA VOLUNTEER TRAIL CREW
2020 EAST BIRKHEAD
FRESNO,CA93730 		57-1147910 501C3 25,221       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(33) LAKE COUNTY RESOURCES INITIATIVE
100 NORTH D STREET STE 202
LAKEVIEW,OR97630 		93-1330699 501C3 100,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(34) LOMAKATSI RESTORATION PROJECT
PO BOX 3084
ASHLAND,OR97520 		93-1163452 501C3 350,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(35) LOS ANGELES CONSERVATION CORPS
PO BOX 15868
LOS ANGELES,CA90015 		95-4002138   330,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(36) LOWER COLUMBIA ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP
811 SW NAITO PKWY STE 410
PORTLAND,OR97204 		93-1249298 501C3 45,008       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(37) METHOW SALMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION
PO BOX 755
TWISP,WA98856 		91-2141473 501C3 63,425       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(38) MID KLAMATH WATERSHED COUNCIL
PO BOX 409
ORLEANS,CA95556 		20-1501256 501C3 25,709       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(39) MONTANA DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
2880 SKYWAY DR
HELENA,MT59602 		81-0523861 501C3 21,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(40) MOUNTAIN STUDIES INSTITUTE
PO BOX 426
SILVERTON,CO81433 		73-1644103 501C3 10,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(41) MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRUST
911 WESTERN AVE STE 203
SEATTLE,WA98104 		91-1531234 501C3 50,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(42) MT ADAMS RESOURCE STEWARDS
PO BOX 152
GLENWOOD,WA98619 		51-0503978 501C3 12,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(43) NATIONAL OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE CONSERVATION COUNCIL
427 CENTRAL AVE W
GREAT FALLS,MT59404 		39-1978220 501C3 10,080       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(44) NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
142 TRUMAN ST NE STE B-1
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87108 		85-0457916 501C3 116,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(45) NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON RC&D
1251 SOUTH 2ND AVE STE 101
OKANOGAN,WA98840 		91-1576415 501C3 9,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(46) NORTH FORK JOHN DAY WATERSHED COUNCIL
PO BOX 444
LONG CREEK,OR97856 		20-5460326 501C3 21,175       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(47) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RESOURCE CENTER
PO BOX 342
FORT JONES,CA96032 		94-3373377 501C3 24,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(48) NORTHWEST CONNECTIONS
PO BOX 1309
CONDON,MT59826 		81-0512346 501C3 30,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(49) NORTHWEST FOREST WORKER CENTER
PO BOX 6722
ALBANY,CA94706 		93-1268358 501C3 60,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(50) NORTHWEST YOUTH CORPS
2621 AUGUSTA ST
EUGENE,OR97403 		93-0818160 501C3 19,870       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(51) OCEANA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
PO BOX 112
HART,MI46420 		38-3020403   139,425       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(52) OFF THE BEATEN PATH
110 POPLAR HILL ROAD
TURNER,ME04282 		42-1685132 501C3 45,156       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(53) PACIFIC NORTHWEST INVASIVE PLANT COUNCIL
UWBG BOX 354115
SEATTLE,WA98195 		93-1176462 501C3 11,963       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(54) PETERSBURG BOROUGH
PO BOX 329
PETERSBURG,AK99833 		92-6000142 501C3 23,500       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(55) PINCHOT PARTNERS
PO BOX 442
MORTON,WA98356 		20-3689613 501C3 12,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(56) PINE STRAWBERRY FUEL REDUCTION INC
PO BOX 67
PINE,AZ85544 		26-1648961   20,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(57) PLUMAS AUDUBON SOCIETY
429 MAIN ST
QUINCY,CA95971 		68-0212117 501C3 23,438       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(58) POUDRE WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS
PO BOX 271921
FORT COLLINS,CO80527 		84-1333391 501C3 36,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(59) ROARING FORK OUTDOOR VOLUNTEERS
PO BOX 1341
BASALT,CO81621 		84-1302819 501C3 30,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(60) ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE
815 S 25TH ST STE 101
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80904 		74-2225140 501C3 16,431       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(61) ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 3100
ESTES PARK,CO80517 		84-0472090 501C3 91,708       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(62) ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS-COLORADO
PO BOX 775504
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS,CO80477 		84-1483022   75,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(63) RURAL ACTION
9030 HOCKING HILLS DR
THE PLAINS,OH45780 		31-1124220 501C3 32,620       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(64) SALMON RIVER RESTORATION COUNCIL
PO BOX 1089
SAWYERS BAR,CA96027 		68-0343595 501C3 24,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(65) SELWAY-BITTERROOT FRANK CHURCH FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1886
BOISE,ID83701 		27-2868220 501C3 100,162       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(66) SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT
4438 MAIN ST
TAYLORSVILLE,CA95983 		91-1818166 501C3 24,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(67) SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY
PO BOX 6533
SITKA,AK99835 		92-0096633 501C3 261,791       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(68) SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS
23532 CALABASAS RD STE A
CALABASAS,CA91302 		95-4116679 501C3 30,228       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(69) SOUTH UMPQUA RURAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
34620 TILLER TRAIL HWY
TILLER,OR97484 		33-1131242 501C3 21,175       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(70) SOUTH YUBA RIVER CITIZENS LEAGUE
313 RAILROAD AVE
NEVADA CITY,CA95959 		68-0171371 501C3 49,834       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(71) SOUTHEAST ALASKA CONSERVATION COUNCIL
224 GOLD STREET
JUNEAU,AK99801 		92-0062992 501C3 41,200       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(72) SOUTHEAST ALASKA WATERSHED COALITION
PO BOX 283
HAINES,AK99827 		37-1651525 501C3 48,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(73) SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY
34 WALL STREET STE 802
ASHEVILLE,NC28801 		62-1098890 501C3 80,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(74) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOUNTAINS FOUNDATION
7177 BROCKTON AVE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		33-0556414 501C3 46,060       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(75) SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS
701 CAMINO DEL RIO STE 101
DURANGO,CO81301 		84-1450808   50,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(76) STANISLAUS WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS
1 PINECREST LAKE RD
PINECREST,CA95364 		42-1586210 501C3 7,400       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(77) STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INC THE
4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DR STE 825
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		91-0880684 501C3 132,900       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(78) THE FRESHWATER TRUST
65 SW YAMHILL ST STE 200
PORTLAND,OR97204 		83-0843521 501C3 62,260       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(79) THE LANDS COUNCIL
25 WEST MAIN AVE STE 222
SPOKANE,WA99201 		94-3090355 501C3 50,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(80) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - ALASKA
715 L STREET
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		53-0242652 501C3 86,976       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(81) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN WASHINGTON
1917 FIRST AVE
SEATTLE,WA98101 		53-0242652 501C3 78,390       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(82) THE RIVER EXCHANGE
PO BOX 784
DUNSMUIR,CA96025 		91-1818846 501C3 23,810       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(83) THE WATERSHED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER
98 CLINIC AVE
HAYFORK,CA96041 		94-3116339 501C3 55,340       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(84) THE WEED GUY LLC
876 COMEBACK LANE
SAGLE,ID83860 		02-0766010   7,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(85) TROUT UNLIMITED
1300 N 17TH ST STE 500
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		38-1612715 501C3 46,543       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(86) TUOLUMNE RIVER PRESERVATION TRUST
111 NEW MONTGOMERY STE 205
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-2834151 501C3 72,348       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(87) UPPER COLUMBIA SALMON RECOVERY BOARD
11 SPOKANE ST STE 101
WENATCHEE,WA98801 		20-4703769 501C3 24,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(88) UPPER DESCHUTES RIVER COALITION
PO BOX 3042
SUNRIVER,OR97707 		30-0557393 501C3 11,470       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(89) VENTANA WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
PO BOX 506
SANTA CRUZ,CA95061 		77-0532467 501C3 104,902       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(90) VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO
600 S MARION PARKWAY
DENVER,CO80209 		74-2357211 501C3 34,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(91) WALAMA RESTORATION PROJECT
PO BOX 894
EUGENE,OR97440 		93-1321979 501C3 18,069       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(92) WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER
PO BOX 9469
AVON,CO81620 		84-1436731 501C3 66,500       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(93) WALLOWA RESOURCES INC
401 NE FIRST STE A
ENTERPRISE,OR97828 		91-1794627   120,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(94) WATERSHED ARTISANS INC
551 W CORDOVA RD 832
SANTA FE,NM87505 		20-8157520   47,979       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(95) WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ALLIANCE
29 N MARKET ST STE 610
ASHEVILLE,NC28801 		56-1422691 501C3 20,428       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(96) WETLANDS INITIATIVE
53 W JACKSON BLVD STE 1015
CHICAGO,IL60604 		36-3942451 501C3 393,698       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(97) WHITE RIVER PARTNERSHIP
PO BOX 705
SOUTH ROYALTON,VT05068 		03-0371746 501C3 100,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(98) WILDERNESS INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF MT
MISSOULA,MT59812 		81-6001713   107,328       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(99) WILDERNESS SOCIETY
1615 M STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC37385 		53-0167933 501C3 80,000       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(100) WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS
PO BOX 22292
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86002 		91-1821692 501C3 65,394       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(101) WILDLANDS RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS
3012 STERLING CIRCLE STE 201
BOULDER,CO80301 		46-0505155 501C3 130,074       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
(102) YAAK VALLEY FOREST COUNCIL
265 RIVERVIEW DR
TROY,MT59935 		81-0517993 501C3 40,424       SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
90
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
12
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2013

Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) CONSERVATION RELATED WORK 2 28,756      












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANT RECIPIENTS SUBMIT MID-TERM AND END-OF-TERM NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS, WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY THE NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION STAFF. RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SEEK APPROVAL BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL WORKPLAN OR BUDGET.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1786332
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)WILLIAM J POSSIELPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 225,194
0 		73,500
0 		17,896
0 		16,095
0 		9,119
0 		341,804
0 		0
0
(2)RAY FOOTEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 165,725
0 		0
0 		104
0 		0
0 		3,750
0 		169,579
0 		0
0
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Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 5 THE BOARD DECIDES ON AN ANNUAL BONUS FOR WILLIAM POSSIEL BASED ON THE ANNUAL FINANCES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1786332
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 1,472 44,900 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SPECIAL EVENT ) X 1 93,404 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( FREQUENT FLYE ) X 1 11,614 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( BAGS ) X 1 3,090 FMV
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EVENT REFRESH ) X 1 252 FMV
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1786332
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 NFF BY-LAWS WERE AMENDED TO EXTEND THE MAXIMUM TERM LIMIT FOR BOARD MEMBERS FROM TWELVE YEARS TO SIXTEEN YEARS, WITH THE CAVEAT THT IF ANY BOARD MEMBER IS INACTIVE, I.E., MISSING THREE CONSECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS ( THE THE EXCEPTION OF AN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE THAT HAS BEEN EVALUATED) THEN THEIR TERM WILL EXPIRE BEFORE THE OFFICIAL TERM END-DATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 AFTER PREPARATION BY THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION. ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990, AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PRESIDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND, WHEN NECESSARY, DISCUSSES CONCERNS WITH THE CHAIRMAN TO DETERMINE IF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW IS NECESSARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15, COMPENSATION POLICY THE BOARD APPROVES ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES WHICH CREATE THE MECHANISM TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE CHAIRMAN SEEKS PEER INPUT BY DISCUSSING PERFORMANCE WITH EACH MEMBER OF SENIOR STAFF AT ITS FALL MEETING THE BOARD GOES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE CHAIRMAN TO REPORT ON PEER INPUT AND SEEK BOARD INPUT ON ED PERFORMANCE. FOLLOWING THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE SESSION THE EXC. COMMITTEE, WHICH SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW STAFF AND BOARD INPUT, PERFORMANCE AGAINST ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND DETERMINES A BONUS BASED ON THIS INFORMATION.
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