Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 3,067,365 | 2,070,683 | 1,545,736 | 4,806,767 | 3,348,198 | 14,838,749 |
| 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 | 3,067,365 | 2,070,683 | 1,545,736 | 4,806,767 | 3,348,198 | 14,838,749 |
| 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).. | 3,616,658 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 11,222,091 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 3,067,365 | 2,070,683 | 1,545,736 | 4,806,767 | 3,348,198 | 14,838,749 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 67,053 | 134,705 | 143,758 | 208,174 | 163,284 | 716,974 |
| 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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 15,555,723 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 | TREES ATLANTA WORKS WITH AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER CORPS OF APPROXIMATELY 1,500 PEOPLE. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE CARING CITIZENS FROM ALL OVER ATLANTA AND INCLUDE GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS FROM ATLANTA'S UNIVERSITIES SUCH AS MOREHOUSE, GEORGIA STATE, EMORY, GEORGIA TECH, AND SPELMAN AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY INCLUDING UPS, KAISER PERMANENTE, MERCEDES-BENZ, THE HOME DEPOT AND THE COCA-COLA COMPANY. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 30,000 HOURS OF SERVICE IN FY16 TO PLANT AND CARE FOR YOUNG SHADE TREES THROUGHOUT METRO-ATLANTA. TREES ATLANTA'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS HAVE FUNDED TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAM EXPANSION AND TREE PLANTING PROJECTS, LIKE THE TREEHOUSE EDUCATION CENTER AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE ATLANTA BELTLINE ARBORETUM. NON-PROFIT ACCOUNTING RECORDS THE TOTAL REVENUES FROM THE CAMPAIGN DURING THE YEAR FUNDS WERE RECEIVED. HOWEVER, THE EXPENSES ARE RECORDED IN THE YEAR OF THE ACTUAL EXPENSES. AS A RESULT, THE FORM 990 WILL PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT PROFIT IN YEARS ONE AND TWO OF THE CAMPAIGN AND THEN A LOSS IN THE FOLLOWING YEARS DUE TO THE PRIOR RECOGNITION OF CAMPAIGN REVENUE BUT THE CURRENT RECOGNITION OF CAMPAIGN FUNDED PROGRAM EXPENSES. IN 2014, TREES ATLANTA LAUNCHED A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WHICH PRODUCED A SIGNIFICANT PROFIT IN THE 2014 AND 2015 RESULTS DUE TO THIS ACCOUNTING STANDARD. HOWEVER, THE 2013 AND 2012 FORM 990S PRESENTED LOSSES WITH THE SECOND AND THIRD YEARS OF EXPENSES FROM THE PRIOR 2011 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 - THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE FORM TO THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE HUMAN RESOURCE/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED SALARIES BASED ON DATA FROM THE GEORGIA CENTER FOR NON-PROFITS REGARDING NON-PROFIT SALARIES AND WAGES TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL NON-PROFIT SECTOR. THESE RESULTS WERE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E | CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,209. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 39,748. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 64,957. INVASIVE REMOVAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 34,848. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,848. CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,757. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,757. AUTO & TRUCK EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,518. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,518. NEWSLETTER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,261. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,832. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 6,704. TOTAL EXPENSES 23,797. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,520. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,955. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,475. SPECIAL EVENTS EXP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,315. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,572. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,887. SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,070. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,070. DELIVERY FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,213. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,254. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 260. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,727. OTHER FUNDRAISING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,710. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,710. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,191. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,191. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,768. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,920. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,688. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,234. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,234. STAFF APPRECIATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,509. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,509. EQUIPMENT LEASING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,425. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,425. WEBSITE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 875. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 875. MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 863. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 863. EXHIBITOR FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 451. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 451. LICENSES AND PERMITS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 21. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | DONATED SERVICE EXPENSE -9,597. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
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