SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND DISSEMINATION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELDS OF ARBORICULTURE AND URBAN FORESTRY
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$327K
+174.1% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+56.6% YoY
About Tree Research and Education Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Tree Research and Education Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NAPERVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $327K. Net investment income was $68K.
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 | $6,331,810 | $6,023,755 | $5,360,565 |
| Revenue | $686,919 | $708,013 | $668,187 |
| Expenses | $875,218 | $632,992 | $902,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $68,039 | $1,905 | $177 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Tree Research and Education Endowment
Barborinas Family Fund Grant Program
TREE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bob Skiera Memorial Fund Building Bridges Initiative Grant Program
TREE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
Amount
US $10,000 - US $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship Program Grant
TREE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pennsylvania State University ($157,223), West Virginia University Foundation ($50,000), Tulane University ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY STATE COLLEGE, PA | SUPPORT RESEARCH | $157,223 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FORT COLLINS, CO | SUPPORT RESEARCH | $24,977 |
| THE DAVEY INSTITUTE KENT, OH | SUPPORT RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| TULANE UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | SUPPORT RESEARCH | $30,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION ATHENS, GA | SUPPORT RESEARCH | $9,514 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | SUPPORT RESEARCH | $30,000 |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION MORGANTOWN, WV | SUPPORT RESEARCH | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK FRANKLIN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL BARKER | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| DAVID GORDEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JACQUES BRUNSWICK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LORI BROCKELBANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BEAU BRODBECK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN HERMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETE SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SAM VANMAANEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ASIA DOWTIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DE'ETRA YOUNG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JON HICKS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL PUTMAN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $115,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tree Research and Education Endowment?
Tree Research and Education Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NAPERVILLE, IL. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tree Research and Education Endowment?
As of 2024, Tree Research and Education Endowment holds $6.3M in total assets with $687K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $327K in 2024.
Where does Tree Research and Education Endowment operate?
Tree Research and Education Endowment has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does Tree Research and Education Endowment award?
In 2024, Tree Research and Education Endowment awarded 7 grants totaling $327K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tree Research and Education Endowment's EIN?
Tree Research and Education Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1018692. 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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