TREES ATLANTA PROTECTS AND IMPROVES ATLANTA'S URBAN FOREST BY PLANTING, CONSERVING, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF TREES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR CITIZENS. WE EMPOWER COMMUNITY-BASED FORESTRY AND DEPEND ON VOLUNTEERS AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF RESIDENTS AND MUNICIPALITIES FROM ACROSS THE REGION. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1985, TREES ATLANTA HAS PLANTED OVER 170,000 TREES THROUGHOUT METRO ATLANTA. OUR AIM IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY WHERE RESIDENTS AND THE NATURAL WORLD COEXIST IN A THRIVING URBAN ECOSYSTEM THAT ADDRESSES ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES, INCREASES AIR QUALITY, FOSTERS BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES, FACILITATES MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INVITES MORE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND CREATES SAFER AND HEALTHIER NEIGHBORHOODS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Georgia.
- Base
- $139k
- Bonus
- $29k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $139k | $29k | — | $6k | $173k $186k |
Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $37k $40k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 28 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TREES ATLANTA INC equaled 2% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TREES ATLANTA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TREES ATLANTA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TREES ATLANTA INC received $173,086 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Georgia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TREES ATLANTA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Georgia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TREES ATLANTA INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TREES ATLANTA INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are TREES ATLANTA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TREES ATLANTA INC reported $7.5M in total revenue and $7.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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