EIN 83-1666979

Blue Forest Finance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
35
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Blue Forest Finance finances ecological restoration projects and supports climate-resilient environmental interventions through consulting and financial strategies.
Total revenues
$7,401,673
2023
Total expenses
$6,460,113
2023
Total assets
$21,610,036
2023
Num. employees
35
2023

Program areas at Blue Forest Finance

Project development - involves development, design, and deployment of innovative Finance models, including the Forest resilience bond and the strategies under Blue Forest asset management, which facilitate ecosystem restoration and management, specifically in the interest of reducing or mitigating extreme catastrophic wildfire and supporting the ecological management of natural resources. We bring together utilities, private companies, investors and government at the federal, state, and local level to develop and invest in conservation Finance projects, companies, and initiatives that accelerate the pace and scale of restoration work.
Science & research - involves partnering with academic and other research organizations to provide scientific support for stakeholders' investments in ecosystem restoration. We help develop, test, and employ tools and methodologies for quantifying and monitoring the multiple benefits and return on investment of ecosystem restoration. We also maintain a portfolio of independent research projects aimed at gaining new insights into the various benefits of well-managed landscapes and conservation Finance.
Communications, outreach, & education - involves activities to produce and disseminate materials and information about our innovative Finance models and the multiple benefits of ecosystem conservation and restoration generally. Our stakeholder and public outreach and education expands knowledge of our projects while promoting them as emerging and effective models that are applicable and replicable to many landscapes and ecosystem situations in need of large-scale management and restoration.

Grants made by Blue Forest Finance

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Forest FoundationForest Restoration Services Associated With Yuba I FRB Project$850,000

Who funds Blue Forest Finance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Alumbra Innovations FoundationTo Support the Forest Resilience Bond.$1,500,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$520,100
United States Endowment ForestryInnovative Finance; Ecosystem Markets$342,143
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Blue Forest Finance

NameTitleCompensation
Zach KnightFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Zachary KnightChief Executive Officer and President$156,056
Nicholas WobbrockChief Operating Officer and Secretary$160,927
Nick WobbrockFounder and Chief Operating Officer Linkedin
Gordon VermeerChief Financial Officer$159,961
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for Blue Forest Finance

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,606,954
Program services$1,564,017
Investment income and dividends$14,896
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$181,686
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$34,120
Total revenues$7,401,673

Form 990s for Blue Forest Finance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

Organizations like Blue Forest Finance

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Black Rock Forest ConsortiumCornwall, NY$5,786,855
VerdePortland, OR$5,351,134
The Forest Stewards GuildSanta Fe, NM$3,123,682
Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV)Longmont, CO$2,778,322
Institute for Applied EcologyCorvallis, OR$6,684,486
Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)Rutledge, TN$3,428,934
Conservation Corps North BayNovato, CA$11,939,672
American ForestsWashington, DC$24,269,126
WildcoastDel Mar, CA$4,009,296
California Native Plant SocietySacramento, CA$7,488,387
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from Bonneville Environmental Foundation
February 15, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 13, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 29, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 15, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5960 S Land Park Dr 1264
Sacramento, CA 95822
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
blueforest.org/ 
Phone
(202) 271-1548
IRS details
EIN
83-1666979
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
522120: Savings Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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