EIN 41-1483019

The American Chestnut Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The American Chestnut Foundation restores the American Chestnut tree, returning it to its native range through a mission focused on breeding, bio-control, and biotechnology. The Foundation is committed to scientific collaboration and continued research to ensure the future recovery of this iconic species.
Total revenues
$2,958,588
2022
Total expenses
$2,869,965
2022
Total assets
$8,303,421
2022
Num. employees
22
2022

Program areas at The American Chestnut Foundation

Continued research by integrating three major research tracks including: breeding, bio-control, and biotechnology. Each of these approaches holds keys to The future of The species' recovery, and The Foundation is committed to scientific collaboration and ecological restoration of The American Chestnut at scale.

Grants made by The American Chestnut Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Esf College FoundationResearch$247,500
University of Georgia Research FoundationResearch$130,400
University of Notre DameSequencing/research$52,026
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds The American Chestnut Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Oak Hill FundTo: 1) Finish Removing Trees With Inferior Blight Resistance From Meadowview Seed Orchards. 2) Plant Progeny of Crosses Between Most Resistant Hybrids. 3) Test A Non-Destructive Method To Screen Seedlings for Blight Resistance Prior To Planting. 4) Establish Small Scale Permitted Field Trials of Darling 58 American Chestnuts for Assessment. 5) Conserve Additional Wild-Type American Chestnuts and Plant for Use in Future Breeding.$150,000
The Chuck and Monica Mcquaid Family FoundationResearch Concerning Genes Related To Root Rot Resistance$84,460
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$64,645
...and 49 more grants received totalling $605,702

Personnel at The American Chestnut Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa ThomsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$159,506
Betsy GamberChief Operating Officer
Paul WingenfeldChief Financial Officer$75,169
Jules SmithDirector of Communications
Dr. Jared WestbrookDirector of Science
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for The American Chestnut Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,844,956
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$57,373
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$9,463
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$27,243
Miscellaneous revenues$19,553
Total revenues$2,958,588

Form 990s for The American Chestnut Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-01-11990View PDF
2021-062021-11-05990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-02-18990View PDF
2018-062019-02-21990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Perrott Family Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHorticultural organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
50 N Merrimon Ave Ste 115
Asheville, NC 28801
Metro area
Asheville, NC
County
Buncombe County, NC
Website URL
acf.org/ 
Phone
(828) 281-0047
Facebook page
americanchestnut 
Twitter profile
@chestnut1904 
IRS details
EIN
41-1483019
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C40: Botanical, Horticultural, and Landscape Services
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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