Treepeople Inc
Treepeople unites the power of trees, people, and nature-based solutions to grow more climate-resilient and water-secure communities as the region faces extreme weather, historic drought and a hotter, drier future. The organization inspires, engages and supports people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable and to share the process as a model for the world. Treepeople facilitates collaboration among public agencies and local stakeholders, and promotes leadership in grassroots volunteers, youth and communities. In this way, Treepeople seeks to build a powerful and diverse coalition to grow a greener, healthier and more water-secure los angeles for present and future generations.
Treepeople Inc at a glance
In short: Treepeople Inc gave $166K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,037
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $55,346
- Median grant
- $55,545
- Total assets
- $19,591,444
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Treepeople Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North East Trees ($74K). Together the top 3 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Treepeople Inc gives
- Giving grew 1975% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $8K (2021) to $166K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North East Trees Los Angeles, CA | Tree Planting and Care | $73,633 |
| Sustainable Claremont Claremont, CA | Tree Planting and Care | $55,545 |
| Koreatown Youth and Community Center Los Angeles, CA | Tree Planting and Care | $36,859 |
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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 | $19,591,444 | $18,044,956 | $16,302,532 | $166,037 | 3 | $224,650 |
| 2023 | $18,548,006 | $15,236,177 | $16,164,102 | — | — | $246,021 |
| 2022 | $18,089,327 | $13,102,818 | $12,034,054 | — | — | $125,071 |
| 2021 | $17,069,704 | $11,249,621 | $8,587,688 | $8,000 | 1 | $34,467 |
| 2020 | $14,317,152 | $11,400,734 | $8,305,936 | — | — | $4,480 |
About Treepeople Inc
Based on IRS filings
Treepeople Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $225K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Treepeople Inc is led by Daniel Berger, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 7 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Berger
Executive Director
Executive Director of Operations → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$131K (2023) → $149K (2024)
Philip Boesch
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Autumn Torregano
Senior Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources → Director, Hr & Administration, 2023
Director, Hr & Administration → Senior Director of Human Resources, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$151K (2022) → $164K (2024)
Katherine Mills
Director Environmental Education Strategy
Director of Educ. & Outdoor Equity → Director Environmental Education Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Manuel Gonez
Director of Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Marcos Trinidad
Senior Director of Programs
Senior Director of Policy → Senior Director of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Beth Burnam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Zucker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Ziering
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Fielding
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Friedland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josephine Powe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karin Fielding
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Benenson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Kats
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Rothstein Mann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Helsley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Y. Goldway
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Rutherford Nichols
Director
Director - → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan W. Drake
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Quicksilver
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jered Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Whiting
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Bunzel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Terasaki
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Llorens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Stapleton
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Meidy Mananghaya
Associate Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Edgar G. Dymally
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Lee Braly
Treasurer
Board Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Perch-Ahern
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Cindy Montanez (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: David A. Paschal (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robyn Rehak (2022–2023) — Executive Director of Development
- Former: Juan Solomon (2023) — Green Infra. Construction Manager
- Former: Roberta Turitz (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Ariel Whitson (2022) — Director of Education & Community
- Former: Beth Brunam (2022) — Director
- Former: Jean Paul Renaud (2022) — Chief Communications Officer
- Former: Noah Perch- Ahern (2022) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Courtney Gross (2020–2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Bob Antanopolis (2020) — Director -
- Former: David Ezekiel Schlais (2020) — Chief Stratety & Development Officer
- Former: Mark Gavens (2020) — Director -
- Former: Pamela Ashlund (2020) — CFO -
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 $164K, to Autumn Torregano (Senior Director of Human Resources). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Treepeople Inc
How much does Treepeople Inc give each year?
Treepeople Inc gave $166K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Treepeople Inc's typical grant size?
Treepeople Inc's median grant in 2024 was $55,545, and its average grant was $55,346, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Treepeople Inc give grants?
Treepeople Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Treepeople Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Treepeople Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tree Planting and Care" (3 grants).
How large is Treepeople Inc?
Treepeople Inc reported $19.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.0M.
What is Treepeople Inc?
Treepeople Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Beverly Hills, CA. It holds $19.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Treepeople Inc's EIN?
Treepeople Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7314838. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Treepeople Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/treepeople-inc-morg_4e761ae4b94a4b0fb5f7495633037f56
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