Indiana Arborist Association
To increase awareness of the value of trees and profession tree care
Indiana Arborist Association at a glance
In short: Indiana Arborist Association gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,199
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,199
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,199
- Total assets
- $323,448
- +62.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Indiana Arborist Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tour De Trees ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Indiana Arborist Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $8K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tour De Trees Naperville, IL | Charity Bike Ride | $7,199 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $323,448 | $348,335 | $317,252 | $7,199 | 1 | $9,500 |
| 2023 | $198,843 | $291,677 | $252,785 | $6,828 | 1 | $4,730 |
| 2022 | $159,951 | $191,053 | $204,073 | $7,959 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $172,971 | $121,574 | $96,261 | $6,265 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $147,658 | $175,905 | $172,914 | — | — | — |
About Indiana Arborist Association
Based on IRS filings
Indiana Arborist Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cicero, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Indiana Arborist Association is led by Lindey Purcell, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindey Purcell
Executive Director
Chapter Executive → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Jeff Hagfors
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Milis
Bookkeeper
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Andrew Mertz
Council Representative
Contractor R → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Council Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben McCallister
Academic Liaison
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haskell Smith
Urban Representative
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kallee Weis
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Daniel
Nursery & Landscape Ind Representative
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Webster
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Myers
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Fife
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Ordway
Tree Fund Liaison
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Clifford Sadof (2020–2023) — Academic Advisor
- Former: Kellie Weiss (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Henry Cox (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jon Xanders (2022) — President
- Former: Rick Carter (2022) — Isa Chapter
- Former: Cody Flint (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kristalle Wadsworth (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Lee Huss (2020–2021) — Isa Chapter
- Former: Richard Karber (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $49K, to Lindey Purcell (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Arborist Association
How much does Indiana Arborist Association give each year?
Indiana Arborist Association gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Indiana Arborist Association?
Indiana Arborist Association reported $323K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $348K.
What is Indiana Arborist Association?
Indiana Arborist Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cicero, IN. It holds $323K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Indiana Arborist Association operate?
Indiana Arborist Association has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Indiana Arborist Association's EIN?
Indiana Arborist Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1669800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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