Urban Forestry Organization
Urban Forestry Organization is a private foundation based in Pine Plains, New York. Its 2025 filing lists 30 grants totaling $33,700, each designated for urban forestry.
Urban Forestry Organization at a glance
In short: Urban Forestry Organization gave $34K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,700
- -22.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,123
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $607,152
- +11.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Urban Forestry Organization
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 68 Ryan Rd, Pine Plains, NY 12567-0641
Phone: (518) 398-7496
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Urban Forestry Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paul Smiths College ($2K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 176 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares were New York (29%), Texas (9%), California (8%), North Carolina (7%), and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Urban Forestry Organization open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2025) to $54K (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Smiths College Paul Smiths, NY | Urban Forestry | $2,000 |
| Trees for Houston Houston, TX | Urban Forestry | $2,000 |
| NYS Urban Forestry Council Albany, NY | Urban Forestry | $1,500 |
| Openlands Chicago, IL | Urban Forestry | $1,500 |
| The Connecticut College Arboretum New London, CT | Urban Forestry | $1,500 |
| Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Bronx, NY | Urban Forestry | $1,500 |
| Florida Urban Forestry Council Orlando, FL | Urban Forestry | $1,200 |
| Soul New Orleans, LA | Urban Forestry | $1,200 |
| The American Chestnut Foundation Ashville, NC | Urban Forestry | $1,200 |
| Trees New York New York, NY | Urban Forestry | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $607,152 | $105,152 | $43,201 | $33,700 | 30 | $35,264 | $97,215 | $36,392 |
| 2024 | $545,201 | $15,229 | $54,228 | $43,500 | 38 | $46,807 | $7,808 | $36,306 |
| 2023 | $584,200 | $89,412 | $60,506 | $53,700 | 39 | $53,700 | $82,631 | $33,176 |
| 2022 | $555,294 | $24,101 | $62,701 | $53,250 | 38 | $54,000 | $15,400 | $40,640 |
| 2021 | $593,894 | $25,471 | $55,597 | $44,200 | 31 | — | $15,324 | $38,873 |
| 2020 | $624,020 | $27,202 | $57,717 | $48,600 | 34 | — | $15,385 | $36,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Urban Forestry Organization reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants support organizations with varied tree and urban-greening work. For example, Trees For Houston describes its mission as planting, protecting, and promoting trees in the greater Houston area; Trees New York says it works to plant, preserve, and protect New York City’s urban forest through education and community participation. The American Chestnut Foundation describes its mission as returning the American chestnut to its native range.
Other 2025 recipients include educational, conservation, and park organizations. Paul Smiths College describes its emphasis on active student learning, while Van Cortlandt Park Alliance says it preserves, supports, and promotes the recreational, ecological, and historical value of Van Cortlandt Park. Openlands describes its work as protecting natural and open spaces in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $33,700. Awards ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $2,000 each to Paul Smiths College and Trees For Houston; $1,500 each to the New York State Urban Forestry Council, Openlands, the Connecticut College Arboretum, and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance; and $1,200 each to the Florida Urban Forestry Council, SOUL, the American Chestnut Foundation, and Trees New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel H Adams as president, and Henry Adams, Carol Adams, and John A Adams as directors.
Urban Forestry Organization is led by Daniel H. Adams, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel H. Adams
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Carol Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John A. Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Daniel H Adams (President).
Frequently asked questions about Urban Forestry Organization
How much does Urban Forestry Organization give each year?
Urban Forestry Organization gave $34K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 38 grants.
What is Urban Forestry Organization's typical grant size?
Urban Forestry Organization's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,123, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Urban Forestry Organization give grants?
Urban Forestry Organization's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Urban Forestry Organization give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Urban Forestry Organization's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Urban Forestry" (30 grants).
Who are Urban Forestry Organization's largest grantees?
Urban Forestry Organization's largest 2025 grantees include Paul Smiths College ($2,000), Trees for Houston ($2,000) and NYS Urban Forestry Council ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Urban Forestry Organization?
Urban Forestry Organization reported $607K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Urban Forestry Organization fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants support organizations with varied tree and urban-greening work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Urban Forestry Organization?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Urban Forestry Organization's EIN?
Urban Forestry Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6018175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Urban Forestry Organization accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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