BLUE FOREST IS A NON-PROFIT CONSERVATION FINANCE ORGANIZATION. WE BRING PEOPLE, FINANCE AND SCIENCE TOGETHER TO RESTORE AND PROTECT OUR FORESTS, WATERSHEDS, ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.2M
+62.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+52.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$433K
-49.0% YoY
About Blue Forest Finance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Blue Forest Finance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $433K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,190,546 | $21,610,036 | $13,996,241 |
| Revenue | $8,932,160 | $7,401,673 | $5,334,916 |
| Expenses | $8,990,905 | $6,460,113 | $3,436,552 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $433,396 | $196,582 | $30,474 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Forest Foundation ($1,000,000), Chelan County ($200,000), Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION MISSOULA, MT | FOREST RESTORATION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH YUBA II FRB PROJECT | $1,000,000 |
| UPPER MOKELUMNE RIVER WATERSHED AUTHORITY OAKLAND, CA | FOREST RESTORATION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH UPPER MOKELUMNE I FRB PROJECT | $100,000 |
| CHELAN COUNTY WENATCHEE, WA | FOREST RESTORATION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH UPPER WENATCHEE I FRB PROJECT | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY KNIGHT | CEO & PRESIDENT | 50 | $182,374 |
| NICHOLAS WOBBROCK | CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER & SECRETARY | 50 | $178,913 |
| SHERI ELLIOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICARDO BAYON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEWSHA K AJAMI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIELA SALTZMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHAD REED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GORDON VERMEER | CFO & TREASURER | 50 | $182,895 |
| PHILIP SAKSA | CHIEF SCIENTIST | 50 | $193,240 |
| MACKENZIE CLOYES | CHIEF OF STAFF | 50 | $161,734 |
| FOREST CRANDALL | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 50 | $144,728 |
| SEREN PENDLETON-KNOLL | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 50 | $132,754 |
| MICAH ELIAS | DIRECTOR OF NATURAL CAPITAL | 50 | $125,534 |
| LUKE CARPENTER | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 50 | $124,358 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Forest Finance Inc?
Blue Forest Finance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $35.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Blue Forest Finance Inc?
As of 2024, Blue Forest Finance Inc holds $35.2M in total assets with $8.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Blue Forest Finance Inc operate?
Blue Forest Finance Inc has awarded grants in California, Montana, Washington.
What size grants does Blue Forest Finance Inc award?
In 2024, Blue Forest Finance Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $433K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Blue Forest Finance Inc's EIN?
Blue Forest Finance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1666979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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