The National Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1972, the organization is dedicated to inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees globally. With nearly one million members and a network of over 5,400 planting partners across 60+ countries, the Foundation has planted more than 500 million trees in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and forests worldwide.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$136.3M
+13.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.6M
+87.3% YoY
Grant Count
181
+48.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+26.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees throughout the world.
The Foundation addresses interconnected global challenges through tree planting, including air quality, water resources, climate stability, personal health and well-being, habitat restoration, energy savings, poverty, and hunger. Primary program areas include:
- Trees for America — The Foundation's signature program that distributes millions of trees annually across America, helps replant forests, and educates about the importance of trees
- Tree City USA — A program established in 1976 that strengthens communities to develop and maintain successful community forestry initiatives
- Trees in Communities — Planting efforts in urban and developed areas
- Trees in Forests — Reforestation and forest recovery initiatives
- Carbon Forestry — Climate-focused tree planting efforts
- Rainforest Rescue — Support for local partners and communities protecting, sustaining, and restoring tropical rainforests
- Arbor Day and Youth Education — Programs promoting the National Arbor Day holiday and nature education to reconnect children with nature
Grantmaking
The Foundation actively awards grants to support tree planting and forest conservation initiatives. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation operates globally across 60+ countries. Within the United States, grantmaking activity is documented in multiple states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and others through programs like Tree Campus Higher Education.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total Revenue: $112 million
- Total Expenses: $105 million
- Total Assets: $136 million
- Total Liabilities: $27.2 million
Prior Year Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $99,061,954
- Total Expenses: $91,666,382
- Total Assets: $120,580,411
Staffing: 657 employees as of 2024
Rating: The Foundation maintains a 98% rating with four-star status, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $136,343,254 | $120,580,411 | $114,239,127 |
| Revenue | $111,866,996 | $99,061,954 | $97,035,028 |
| Expenses | $104,506,085 | $91,666,382 | $85,958,857 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,910,443 | $5,736,781 | $2,718,965 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
52 open opportunities from National Arbor Day Foundation
Energy-Saving Trees Program
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Amount
$14 - $50 per tree
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Tree Campus Healthcare
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Amount
Suggested minimum: $2 per full-time equivalent employee (in cash or in-kind)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Alabama Grant
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dan Lambe — Chief Executive Officer
- Katie Loos — President
- Leslie Weldon — Board Chair
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KACEY KC | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE CRUMRINE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAT COVEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CRAYTON WEBB | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LESLIE WELDON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MAK AZADI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERNESTO HERRERA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GREENFELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT RUANO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENISE NAGUIB | TURSTEE | 1 | — |
| KENNETH R MUNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN LAMBE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $484,641 |
| KATIE LOOS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $284,550 |
| NICOLE RASMUSSEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $221,870 |
| GARY DEEMER | DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING | 40 | $185,562 |
| YINKA AKINYEMI | VP HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $211,619 |
| PAUL COOPER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $225,822 |
| AUSTIN MACKRILL | VP OF EXPERIENCE | 40 | $164,319 |
| DANIEL MORROW | VP PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $203,193 |
| MICHELLE SAULNIER | VP PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $179,355 |
| BRANDON SCHUSTER | VP ARBOR DAY FARM | 40 | $166,025 |
| KATRINA WELLS | VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $201,153 |
| PETE DAVIS | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CATALYTIC INVESTMENTS | 40 | $261,011 |
| LAUREN MARSHALL | DIRECTOR, LANDSCAPE RESTORATION | 40 | $170,666 |
| BEN WILINSKY | DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS AND | 40 | $174,987 |
| MICHAEL ASHLEY | ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT | 40 | $149,201 |
| SUK WORTMAN | INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE | 40 | $161,167 |
| NANCY S DAVIS | MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND ANALYTICS MANAGER | 40 | $148,743 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation hosted the third-annual "Arbor Day LNK" celebration in Lincoln on April 27, 2025, featuring tree giveaways, educational tours, and community engagement activities
The Foundation received a grant from Toyota Motor Corporation
$4.7M in Grants Awarded by Arbor Day Foundation to Strengthen Urban ForestsThe organization launched the 2025 Canopy Report documenting how Americans view and value trees
The Foundation offers 10 free trees to members who complete surveys and make donations as part of ongoing Arbor Day traditions
$4.7M in Grants Awarded by Arbor Day Foundation to Strengthen Urban ForestsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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