American Forests
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0196544
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Arts, Culture and Humanities
- Arts, Culture and Humanities in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $7.3MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $17MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
American Forests creates healthy and resilient forests, from cities to large landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building.We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people.We embrace diverse perspectives, focus on the most pressing issues of the day, empower others, and engage in important projects, even if the results are only experienced by future generations.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Red Mtn Resource LLC | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Greening of Detroit | $400K | 2023 |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division | $240K | 2023 |
| Sierra Nevada Alliance | $160K | 2023 |
| The University of Tennessee | $140K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: americanforests.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.