THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS IS TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY, PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE WHILE ENSURING THE CONTINUED HEALTH, INTEGRITY, AND USE OF FORESTS TO BENEFIT SOCIETY IN PERPETUITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.3M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
-11.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-11.5% YoY
About Society of American Foresters
Based on IRS filings
Society of American Foresters is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,280,718 | $25,826,097 | $24,129,334 |
| Revenue | $6,352,482 | $4,607,286 | $4,187,644 |
| Expenses | $6,512,396 | $5,493,146 | $4,545,739 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,019,708 | $854,537 | $1,333,380 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
23 open opportunities from Society of American Foresters
Barrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological Science Grant
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
Amount
Up to US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Foresters Fund
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Gregory Award
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
Amount
Convention attendance award
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Appalachian Saf ($7,600), Wisconsin Saf ($6,800), Washington Saf ($5,280).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN SAF CLOVERDALE, VA | TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $7,600 |
| DAKOTAS SAF RAPID CITY, SD | TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| WISCONSIN SAF BUTTERNUT, WI | TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $6,800 |
| NEW ENGLAND SAF THETFORD CENTER, VT | TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $5,100 |
| OREGON SAF DAYTON, OR | TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| WASHINGTON SAF MCCLEARY, WA | TO PROMOTE FORESTRY AND EDUCATION | $5,280 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA BARNARD | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BETTINA RING | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SAM COOK | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ED MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 | 2 | — |
| RON BOLDENOW CF | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 | 2 | — |
| JOHN TODD | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 3 | 2 | — |
| GREG JOSTEN CF | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 4 | 2 | — |
| AMBER MARCHEL | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 5 | 2 | — |
| KAREN BENNETT PHD CF | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 6 | 2 | — |
| AARON COOK | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 7 | 2 | — |
| TONY DOSTER CF | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 8 | 2 | — |
| VICTOR FORD PHD CF | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 9 | 2 | — |
| SCOTT SAGER CF | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 10 | 2 | — |
| JASON HOLLAND | BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 11 | 2 | — |
| TERRY BAKER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $275,100 |
| SUSANNE METZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $129,953 |
| PAMELA GREEN | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $21,041 |
| PATRICIA FINCHAM | DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS | 40 | $111,131 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Society of American Foresters?
Society of American Foresters is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $27.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Society of American Foresters?
As of 2024, Society of American Foresters holds $27.3M in total assets with $6.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does Society of American Foresters operate?
Society of American Foresters has awarded grants in Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Society of American Foresters award?
In 2024, Society of American Foresters awarded 6 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Society of American Foresters's EIN?
Society of American Foresters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0204630. 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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