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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by FLORESTA USA INCORPORATED.

Totals

Total revenue
$14,697,839
Total expenses
$12,475,404
Contributions and grants received
$14,674,449
Grants paid
$6,815,306
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$23,390
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$6,357,015
Total liabilities, end of year
$760,301
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$5,596,714
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$9,197,093
Management and general expenses
$999,027
Fundraising expenses
$2,279,284
Program service expenses (Part III)
$9,197,093

Program services were 73.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $322,456

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $14,351,993

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $23,390 · related or exempt $23,390 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $322,456

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $1,986

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $1,986

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $6,815,306 · program services $6,815,306

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,866,731 · program services $807,539 · management and general $524,230 · fundraising $534,962

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,055,574 · program services $670,889 · management and general $250,820 · fundraising $1,133,865

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $91,288 · program services $27,906 · management and general $3,371 · fundraising $60,011

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $238,739 · program services $81,484 · management and general $47,459 · fundraising $109,796

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $276,322 · program services $102,405 · management and general $53,330 · fundraising $120,587

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $85 · program services $85 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $47,992 · program services $9,404 · management and general $38,588 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $356,356 · program services $355,259 · management and general $937 · fundraising $160

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $96,295 · program services $56,856 · management and general $0 · fundraising $39,439

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $26,037 · program services $4,646 · management and general $7,344 · fundraising $14,047

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $112,238 · program services $29,278 · management and general $14,190 · fundraising $68,770

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $129,909 · program services $48,144 · management and general $25,073 · fundraising $56,692

  • 17 · Travel

    total $82,208 · program services $56,981 · management and general $6,918 · fundraising $18,309

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $36,800 · program services $15,088 · management and general $9,710 · fundraising $12,002

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $21,006 · program services $7,785 · management and general $4,054 · fundraising $9,167

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $12,183 · program services $4,515 · management and general $2,351 · fundraising $5,317

  • 24a · Other expenses: Processing & State Fee's

    total $80,780 · program services $16,036 · management and general $7,915 · fundraising $56,829

  • 24b · Other expenses: Outreach & Events

    total $82,767 · program services $40,699 · management and general $2,737 · fundraising $39,331

  • 24c · Other expenses: Monitoring & Evaluations

    total $14,640 · program services $14,640 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: Overseas Development

    total $32,148 · program services $32,148 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,441,805 · end of year $2,340,658

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $649,719 · end of year $96,586

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,405,545 · end of year $3,485,895

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $7,164

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $86,095 · end of year $261,980

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $206,016

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $167,417

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $53,020 · end of year $38,599

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $81,538 · end of year $92,088

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $1,731 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $135,023 · end of year $34,045

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $337,061 · end of year $423,440

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $300,110

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $143,136 · end of year $36,751

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,825,862 · end of year $2,018,731

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,548,417 · end of year $3,577,983

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Plant With Purpose, a Christian nonprofit organization, reverses deforestation and poverty around the world by transforming the lives of the rural poor. We do this through: watershed restoration & regenerative agriculture, savings groups & economic resilience, tree planting/growing & agroforestry, climate mitigation & carbon sequestration, education & advocacy.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Plant With Purpose Mission Statement Plant With Purpose, a Christian nonprofit organization, reverses deforestation and poverty around the world by transforming the lives of the rural poor. We do this through: - Watershed restoration & regenerative agriculture - Savings groups & economic resilience - Tree planting/growing & agroforestry - Climate mitigation & carbon sequestration - Education & advocacy

  • Dominican Republic - The Dominican Republic program has made a profound impact with the planting of 3.5 million trees, the formation of 115 new groups this year while strengthening 319 existing groups. The program now has a total of 200 church partnerships while working in seven subwatersheds in two regions of the country. As part of our environmental stewardship efforts, the Dominican Republic program is building strategic partnerships to pilot and develop carbon projects and market value chains that benefit participating farmers.

    Expenses $1,390,971 · Grants $890,457

  • Haiti- Amidst formidable challenges faced by the nation and people of Haiti, our commitment to innovation and resilience perseveres. Despite continued challenges of insecurity, inflation, and irregular rainfall, the locally-led program model has enabled uninterrupted progress at the regional level, working with 726 Purpose Groups, serving over 100 thousand people, collaborating with 141 church partners, and planting an impressive 1.1 million trees. This was achieved despite the safety concerns and reduced costs through implementation of creative measures like limiting travel and stockpiling fuel. Throughout these trials, the Haiti program team and partnering farmers remain vigilant and dedicated, demonstrating that resilience and innovation progress even in the most trying circumstances.

    Expenses $1,199,924 · Grants $1,068,996

  • Burundi - A major highlight from Burundi was the significant progress achieved through our expanded partnership with HOPE International. In the initial phase, we integrated our agroecology curriculum, Seeds of Change, into 74 HOPE International savings groups. The results were compelling: participants using our curriculum experienced a 20% reduction in multidimensional poverty, while the control group faced a 19% increase. This remarkable 39% contrast underscores the transformative impact of the curriculum on savings groups. Building on this success, we aim to work with 250 HOPE International savings groups in Burundi for two years, concluding at the end of FY25, to achieve even more compelling impact. Additionally, the program planted 1,157,799 trees, established 137 new purpose groups, strengthened 777 existing purpose groups, and partnered with 202 churches, benefiting over 105 thousand people.

    Expenses $1,184,457 · Grants $1,019,292

  • Tanzania - The Tanzania program celebrated 20 years of progressive work in community development, sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration. This year the program expanded into 2 villages, Lerai and Kilima Mbongo. The program identified 15 mature groups that are ready for graduation and continues to contribute to the organizational knowledge on graduation readiness. Boasting a 71% female participation rate, the program worked in 8 subwatersheds with 572 purpose groups and 332 churches. The Tanzania program planted 1,565,406 trees this year for a grand total of 19,168,070 trees planted since the program started in 2004.

    Expenses $1,103,408 · Grants $948,452

  • Mexico - Shifting rain patterns and prolonged drought have become a continual environmental challenge in southern Mexico, where the Mexico program team works. However, the team's determination and participant efforts, in addition to irrigation initiatives, led them to exceed tree planting goals and reforest land with over 27,000 trees planted last year. The partnership with local farmers and communities is thriving with 373 Purpose Groups and 116 churches, serving over 21,000 people. The participants' dedication showcases the resilience of local communities and their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, underscoring the program's commitment to sustainable solutions in the face of adversity.

    Expenses $979,536 · Grants $843,000

  • Ethiopia - Despite Ethiopia's ongoing social and political challenges, the growth of Purpose Groups has been remarkable, with the addition of 75 new groups, bringing the total to 541. Partnering farmers planted over 1.1 million seedlings, including trees, grasses, and shrubs, contributing to land restoration and environmental revitalization. Female participation has also significantly increased, rising to 35%-a noteworthy improvement from the program's initial 14% in fiscal year 2018, reflecting greater inclusivity and empowerment.

    Expenses $957,807 · Grants $802,459

  • Congo - The DRC has faced decades of conflict and instability, marked by the presence of multiple armed groups across various regions, leading to widespread violence, displacement, and a severe humanitarian crisis. Despite these challenges, the DRC program achieved significant milestones, including working with 369 Purpose Groups, serving around 88 thousand people, collaborating with 127 church partners, and planting an impressive 1.6 million trees. In close partnership with the local government, there have been substantial efforts to unite communities in their fight against violence, extreme poverty, and environmental degradation.

    Expenses $872,657 · Grants $698,704

  • Program Advocacy and Education - PROGRAM ADVOCACY & EDUCATION - Plant With Purpose has expanded its efforts across the U.S. to become a leading voice on how Christians are called to steward the environment, and the link between environmental degradation and poverty.

    Expenses $643,920

  • Thailand - Plant With Purpose partners with vulnerable ethnic minorities in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, a region characterized by complex social and environmental challenges. This year, the region saw the worst flooding in a generation affecting tens of thousands of households. Plant With Purpose responded with immediate relief efforts; in the long term the households that partner with the program are more resilient in the face of environmental and economic shocks. Current work focuses on four watersheds comprising an area of over 1100 square kilometers.

    Expenses $535,875 · Grants $394,955

  • Malawi - Officially launched in January of 2024, the Malawi program ended its first fiscal year in operation and successfully accomplished set output goals. Participants planted 23,189 trees, formed 21 new purpose groups and the organization partnered with 15 churches in the Lwafwa watershed.

    Expenses $328,538 · Grants $148,991

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Paul Thompson

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $158,543
    From this org
    $158,543
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Scott Sabin

    CEO & President

    Total calculated
    $153,600
    From this org
    $153,600
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $153,600
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $153,600

  • Milmer Martinez Vergara

    Vice President of International Programs

    Total calculated
    $121,749
    From this org
    $121,749
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Robert Morikawa

    Senior Director, Innovation Lab

    Total calculated
    $118,646
    From this org
    $118,646
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Doug Satre

    Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships

    Total calculated
    $112,191
    From this org
    $112,191
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Kristen Kreitzer

    Vice President of Finance & Administration

    Total calculated
    $110,685
    From this org
    $110,685
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Rona Mana-ay

    Director of Finance & Accounting

    Total calculated
    $108,003
    From this org
    $108,003
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Corbyn Small

    Director of Development

    Total calculated
    $102,511
    From this org
    $102,511
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • John Steel

    Board Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jeff Busby

    Board Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Judy Enns

    Board Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Richard Dahlstrom

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Curtis Robinson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Cindy Chen

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Eric Kaiser

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Darrell Shrader

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Sebastian Mathews

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jeff Kahler

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Cindy Outlaw

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Katrina Pennington

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • Floresta Ethiopia

    501c3 · Savings groups, Agroforestry, spiritual renewal · ET

    Directly controlled by Floresta USA Inc dba Plant With

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
1 April 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202531019349301473

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