The California Forest Foundation

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WHO WE ARE

The California Forest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to educate all Californians about the benefits of sustainable forestry. Our mission is to foster public understanding of forest ecosystems in California by providing balanced, science-based information on environmental, economic, and societal uses of forest resources for present and succeeding generations.

WHAT WE DO

The California Forest Foundation educates Californians about sustainable forests and how they protect the environment and the economy. From the classroom to the Capitol, we are the source on California forestry.

- Educate students and teachers through our in-class Talk About Trees presentations

- Provide free teaching materials and environmental curriculum for classrooms

- California Forest Center educates families with its one-acre demonstration forest at Cal Expo

- Provide hands-on tours of California’s working forests for policymakers

- Distribute educational resources for local and state leaders on various policy issues

- Partner with universities to fund cutting-edge forestry research

- Support and partner in teaching California’s next generation of professional foresters

- Support the Forestry Institute for Teachers program

Mission

The California Forest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to educate all Californians about the benefits of sustainable forestry. Our mission is to foster public understanding of forest ecosystems in California by providing balanced, science-based information on environmental, economic, and societal uses of forest resources for present and succeeding generations.

Needs

Our primary ask of donors is funding to help support our myriad of program expenses and initiatives. Specifically:

- Talk About Forests, our primary education medium that we field to different schools

- California Forest Center, our one-acre standing exhibit at Cal Expo where we host school field trips nd educate the general public on sustainable forests and forest management principles as well as give away tree seedlings

- Workforce Development initiatives with area partners to bring education and employment opportunities to the public's attention

- Forest Tours, where we educate public officials on important forest-related issues facing California's communities and industries

Equity Statement

The California Forest Foundation (TCFF) is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our leadership, membership, programs, and activities. TCFF seeks to foster public understanding of forest ecosystems in California.

SAF strives to promote an environment designed to embrace our differences in which all community members are welcomed and valued. Successfully engaging people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our communities, provides essential resources, and creates thriving forests. Broad participation by diverse people within our membership, the forestry community, partner organizations, landowners, and other stakeholders is essential to fulfilling our mission.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The California Forest Foundation

other names

The Forest Foundation

Year Established

1994

Tax id (EIN)

68-0022596

Mission Category

Education

Operating Budget

$250,001-$500,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations, Volunteers

Demographics Served

Individuals with disabilities, Youth & Children, General population

BIPOC Leadership

Board Chair

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

500 Capitol Mall
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

Service areas

Shasta County, CA, US

Sacramento County, CA, US

Tulare County, CA, US

Sonoma County, CA, US

Los Angeles County, CA, US

Phone

866-244-8733

Email

contact@calforestfoundation.org

Website

https://www.calforestfoundation.org

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