Center for Responsible Forestry
The mission of Center for Responsible Forestry (CRF) is to achieve the permanent protection of the last remaining legacy forests in Western Washington by working with impacted local communities and state policymakers. CRF also works in partnership with other conservation organizations to accelerate the adoption of state forest policy and practices grounded in forest ecology.
Center for Responsible Forestry at a glance
- Total assets
- $226,085
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $154,452
- -53.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $169,672
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Center for Responsible Forestry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450 (2024) to $49K (2023). In 2024 it reported $450 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Northwest Seattle, WA | Contribution to a partnership C4RF had with them related to saving legacy forests | $49,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,085 | $154,452 | $169,672 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $254,988 | $332,103 | $234,874 | $450 | Total only | $93 |
| 2023 | $159,849 | $296,390 | $240,729 | $49,000 | 1 | $40 |
| 2022 | $102,222 | $214,041 | $148,434 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Center for Responsible Forestry
Based on IRS filings
Center for Responsible Forestry is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Quilcene, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $226K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Responsible Forestry is led by Mary Jean Ryan, Board President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Jean Ryan
Board President
Board Treasurer → Board President & Treasurer, 2023
Board President & Treasurer → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brel Froebe
Former Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$45K (2023) → $63K (2025)
Eirik Steinhoff
Board Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Boyar
Board Member
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter Goldmark (2022–2023) — Former Board President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $63K, to Brel Froebe (Former Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Responsible Forestry
How large is Center for Responsible Forestry?
Center for Responsible Forestry reported $226K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What is Center for Responsible Forestry?
Center for Responsible Forestry is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Quilcene, WA. It holds $226K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for Responsible Forestry operate?
Center for Responsible Forestry has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Center for Responsible Forestry's EIN?
Center for Responsible Forestry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1324309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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