Mission
City Forest Credits is a nonprofit carbon registry and certification organization dedicated to enhancing urban forests in the United States. The organization connects private-sector investments with local tree planting and protection efforts to tackle climate change while addressing historical inequities in tree distribution across neighborhoods.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2015
EIN
47-4860929
Total Assets
$825.8 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 4 goals
At a Glance
Impact Certification
The first science-based framework to assess and report on the impacts of tree planting projects.
Community-Based Projects
CFC works with local communities across the U.S. to implement tree projects that improve health and equity.
Buyers and Funders
Opportunities for businesses to invest in urban forest carbon credits and local projects.
Impact Stats
822,000 metric tons
Air Pollution Removed
Annual Air Pollution Removal
Urban trees remove a significant amount of air pollution every year, improving public health.
$18.3 billion
Economic Benefits
Annual Benefits of City Forestry
City forests provide substantial economic and health benefits to urban communities each year.
Our Programs
Impact Certification
A program that certifies tree planting projects for their health, social equity, and environmental impacts.
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Overall Score
51
52
/100
Program Expense Ratio
84.26%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.001686
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.558
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 492K | 72.79% |
| Program Services | 183.9K | 27.21% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 675.9K | 100.00% |