2025-11-06T09:49:32-06:00 2024-12-31 541342298 Kositzka Wicks and Company 5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250 Alexandria VA 22312 990 2024-01-01 262095012 National Alliance of Forest Owners NATI 2027470753 122 C Street NW 630 Washington DC 20001 David Tenny President and CEO 2027470753 2025-11-05 1 1 Jennifer S Manster CPA P01383338 7036422700 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z David Tenny 122 C Street NW 630 Washington DC 20001 6445735 0 X http://nafoalliance.org/ X 2008 DC To advance the economic and environmental benefits of privately-owned forests. 47 47 10 47 0 0 250 175 4959911 5842894 27194 10900 0 0 4987355 5853969 0 0 0 0 2836252 3165482 0 0 0 1967072 2452776 4803324 5618258 184031 235711 2941696 3504062 1703281 1972644 1238415 1531418 X To promote federal policies that will protect and enhance the economic and environmental value of privately owned forests across the country. 0 0 Policy Development and Advocacy: This function includes working with member companies, consultants and partner organizations to develop policy recommendations and to develop and execute strategies to advance them with federal policymakers. It also includes expenses related to subscription services, software and other tools to assist in these efforts. Global forestry: Expanded NAFO's reach to include international forums whose actions have a direct impact on US forest owners. For the time being, the only governmental forum included is the European Union. In this work, NAFO is solely focused on impacts to US forest owners, and it is meant to complement domestic efforts. Strategic Communications: The Strategic Communications Program included expenses related to strategic communications advocacy and information to position NAFO as an authoritative source on private forests and advance NAFO's policy objectives. Member Meetings: The Member Meetings Program included expenses related to the execution and production of NAFO's bi-annual Operating Committee meetings, spring DC meeting, and fall annual meeting. The purpose of the Operating Committee meetings are to plan the work on NAFO's strategic objectives with its membership. The purpose of the DC meeting is to report the business of the Association to the Board of Directors and membership, as well as to review the association's progress on strategic objectives. The Board meeting is preceded by a half day of educational panels and advocacy meetings. As stated in NAFO's bylaws, the purpose of the annual meeting is to report the business of the association to the Board of Directors and membership. The Board approves the Associations' annual budget and strategic plan. New directors and volunteers are also approved. The Board meeting is preceded by a half day of educational panels. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 19 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 47 47 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 DC X The Organization 2027470753 122 C Street NW 630 Washington DC 20001 Douglas Reed Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Devin Stockfish Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Pete Sikora Officer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 James Hourdequin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rene Ancinas Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Earl Barrs Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Brinkmeyer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Cashwell Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Caswell Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Claridge Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Hudnut Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Cremers Officer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Emmerson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dale Greene Director Jan - Jul 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Griffin Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Troy Harris Officer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Hearst Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Randy Hereford Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Hicks Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Hinson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Ingraham Officer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Johnson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Jones Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Keefer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Kimzey Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Langdale Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gerrity Lansing Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Lipton Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Toby Luther Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Nunes Director Jan - Mar 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Ratliffe Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Rumker Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Sanderson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Sarno Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Marc Walley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Young Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Terry Baker Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Briggs Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Folk Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Limongelli Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Milton Moran Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Derek Stanfield Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Terrell Winstead Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark McHugh Director Apr - Dec 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey Petty Director Aug - Dec 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cade Warner Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Buck Vandersteen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Tenny President and CEO 50.00 X 865585 0 67558 Kate Gatto Chief Strategy Officer 50.00 X 321560 0 16018 Ethan Breitling VP Communications 50.00 X 210243 0 45644 Emil Nelson VP Government Relations 50.00 X 261444 0 12500 Jonathan Tyree VP Operations 50.00 X 214100 0 24997 Bryan Petit VP Policy and Regulatory Affairs 50.00 X 273950 0 54905 James Manser Senior Director Gov Relations and State Outreach 50.00 X 149160 0 19471 Jacqueline Murello Senior Director for Communications 50.00 X 133690 0 8495 James Wilson Director for Policy 50.00 X 137570 0 17581 2567302 0 267169 9 0 1 0 Acumen Public Affairs Rue de la Loi 227 Bruxelles BE Consultancy support 394984 Capital Hill Consulting Group 926 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington DC 20003 Retained counsel 182686 Crowell & Moring LLP PO Box 715509 Philadelphia PA 19171 Retained counsel 182321 Michael Torrey Associates LLC 440 1st Street NW Washington DC 20001 Retained counsel 144000 4 175 175 Membership dues 900099 5311836 5311836 Assessments 900099 531058 531058 5842894 47698 47698 554968 591766 -36798 -36798 -36798 5853969 5842894 0 10900 X 2368504 582329 21869 44693 148087 5440 90984 696500 5364 776619 57806 111518 169500 212242 142827 305 14451 Dues and subscriptions 148088 Political action 21132 5618258 1206664 1047142 620519 1301118 33068 23173 1091340 1122734 2941696 3504062 469274 693870 22000 1234007 1256774 1703281 1972644 X 1238415 1531418 1238415 1531418 2941696 3504062 235711 57292 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 0 0 0 5842894 2488557 2488557 2921447 -432890 0 Security deposit 8247 Operating ROU Asset 1113113 Finance ROU Asset 1374 1122734 Operating lease liability 1255354 Finance lease liability 1420 1256774 X 5905897 57292 57292 5848605 5364 5364 5853969 5612894 0 5612894 5364 5364 5618258 Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from federal income tax as a nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from income taxes except for taxes on unrelated business activities. No tax expense is recorded in the accompanying financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 as there were no unrelated business activities. Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 1 Program Services Consulting services and related travel regarding international forums whose actions have a direct impact on US forest owners 403291 0 1 0 0 0 1 403291 0 403291 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X X 0 0 0 Dave Tenny President and CEO 641585 0 224000 0 0 0 17250 0 50308 0 933143 0 0 0 Kate Gatto Chief Strategy Officer 281060 0 40500 0 0 0 16018 0 0 0 337578 0 0 0 Bryan Petit VP Policy and Regulatory Affairs 260450 0 13500 0 0 0 14180 0 40725 0 328855 0 0 0 Emil Nelson VP Government Relations 229944 0 31500 0 0 0 11982 0 518 0 273944 0 0 0 Ethan Breitling VP Communications 183993 0 26250 0 0 0 9519 0 36125 0 255887 0 0 0 Jonathan Tyree VP Operations 187850 0 26250 0 0 0 11023 0 13974 0 239097 0 0 0 James Manser Senior Director Gov Relations and St 136660 0 12500 0 0 0 7577 0 11894 0 168631 0 0 0 James Wilson Director for Policy 132790 0 4780 0 0 0 6316 0 11265 0 155151 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 No less frequently than every three years the President and CEO will conduct a market compensation analysis using an independent firm approved by the Executive Committee. The market sample used in the analysis will reflect NAFO's focus on federal advocacy and the level of NAFO's advocacy sophistication. This involves a composite analysis of both smaller associations and the government advocacy functions of larger associations. The compensation benchmarks for the President & CEO and staff should reflect a reasonable application of the compensation philosophy based on NAFO's position in the market. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Douglas Reed and Bob Ratliffe have a business relationship. Brent Keefer has a business relationship with John Cashwell, Mike Claridge, Troy Harris, Tom Johnson, Gerrity Lansing, Chris Lipton, Joe Sanderson, Derek Stanfield, Marc Walley, Paul Young. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Organization has dues paying members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Board shall consist of Regular Member Directors and At-Large Directors. Regular Member Directors shall be those individuals appointed by a Regular Member, with each Regular Member entitled to appoint one (1) representative. At-Large Directors shall be selected from among representatives of Affiliate and Association Members. There shall be up to three (3) At-Large Directors. The President/CEO of the Association shall be a non-voting, ex-officio member of the board. The At-Large Directors shall be appointed by the Regular Member Directors from a slate of nominees prepared by the Executive Committee. The Board Members elect the officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b In all organizational proceedings of the Alliance, including approval of bylaws changes and ratification of Board, and at all meetings thereof, each voting member shall be entitled to one vote. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Financial Management Team, the President and CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee review the tax return before it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 No less frequently than every three years the President and CEO will conduct a market compensation analysis using an independent firm approved by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee approves annually an amount for CEO compensation for budget planning purposes. The Committee determines actual compensation annually based on a review of the President & CEO's performance. The President & CEO determines the compensation of staff consistent with the compensation philosophy and the annual budget approved by the Board of Directors. Compensation is determined through an annual review of individual staff performance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 This information is avaliable upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Regulatory advocacy 288,268. Research 194,320. Other professional fees 267,248. Payroll service fees 26,783. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The process for selecting an independent auditor has not changed.