THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION IS TO DELIVER MEANINGFUL CONSERVATION IMPACT THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAMILY FOREST OWNERS. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY, WE STRIVE TO EQUIP AMERICA'S RURAL LANDOWNERS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THEIR FORESTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $341k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- $25k
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $257k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $29k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $249k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $204k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- $45k
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $226k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $970
- Base
- $167k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Environment peers in District of Columbia | $341k | $8k | $25k | $14k | $401k $426k |
Executive Vice President Finance & Operations Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $257k | — | $29k | $12k | $310k $329k |
Executive Vice President Climate Funding Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $249k | $8k | $2k | $19k | $288k $306k |
Vice President, Marketing & Communications Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $204k | $10k | $45k | $11k | $279k $296k |
Executive Vice President, Carbon Origination Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $226k | — | $2k | $19k | $256k $272k |
Chief of Staff and Culture Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $171k | $4k | $1k | $19k | $201k $214k |
Senior Director, Strategic Finance 75th to 90th percentile | $165k | $3k | $3k | $5k | $182k $193k |
Vice President of People and Culture Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $163k | $2k | $6k | $970 | $178k $189k |
Director, Climate Finance Median to 75th percentile | $167k | — | $2k | — | $175k $186k |
Senior Director, Environmental Markets and Proj Fi Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Environment peers in District of Columbia | $164k | — | $4k | — | $174k $185k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2023
From $401k in 2023 to $401k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 80%.
- Board Vice President pay fell 9% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION received $401,457 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION reported $20.3M in total revenue and $31.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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