2025-04-09T20:26:04-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 330052976 FLORESTA USA INCORPORATED FLOR 5075 Shoreham Pl Suite 240 San Diego CA 92122 Kristen Kreitzer VP of Finance and Administration 8582743718 2025-04-01 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Plant With Purpose Kristen Kreitzer 5075 Shoreham Pl Suite 240 San Diego CA 92122 14699825 0 X https://plantwithpurpose.org X 1984 CA Plant With Purpose Mission Statement Plant With Purpose, a Christian nonprofit organization, reverses deforestation and poverty around the world by transforming the lives of the rural poor. We do this through: - Watershed restoration & regenerative agriculture - Savings groups & economic resilience - Tree planting/growing & agroforestry - Climate mitigation & carbon sequestration - Education & advocacy 13 12 43 30 0 0 8782372 14674449 0 0 28591 23390 -116986 0 8693977 14697839 6793990 6815306 0 0 4143049 4528654 0 0 2279284 1105053 1131444 12042092 12475404 -3348115 2222435 3854476 6357015 480197 760301 3374279 5596714 Plant With Purpose, a Christian nonprofit organization, reverses deforestation and poverty around the world by transforming the lives of the rural poor. We do this through: watershed restoration & regenerative agriculture, savings groups & economic resilience, tree planting/growing & agroforestry, climate mitigation & carbon sequestration, education & advocacy. 0 0 1390971 890457 0 Dominican Republic - The Dominican Republic program has made a profound impact with the planting of 3.5 million trees, the formation of 115 new groups this year while strengthening 319 existing groups. The program now has a total of 200 church partnerships while working in seven subwatersheds in two regions of the country. As part of our environmental stewardship efforts, the Dominican Republic program is building strategic partnerships to pilot and develop carbon projects and market value chains that benefit participating farmers. 1199924 1068996 0 Haiti- Amidst formidable challenges faced by the nation and people of Haiti, our commitment to innovation and resilience perseveres. Despite continued challenges of insecurity, inflation, and irregular rainfall, the locally-led program model has enabled uninterrupted progress at the regional level, working with 726 Purpose Groups, serving over 100 thousand people, collaborating with 141 church partners, and planting an impressive 1.1 million trees. This was achieved despite the safety concerns and reduced costs through implementation of creative measures like limiting travel and stockpiling fuel. Throughout these trials, the Haiti program team and partnering farmers remain vigilant and dedicated, demonstrating that resilience and innovation progress even in the most trying circumstances. 1184457 1019292 0 Burundi - A major highlight from Burundi was the significant progress achieved through our expanded partnership with HOPE International. In the initial phase, we integrated our agroecology curriculum, Seeds of Change, into 74 HOPE International savings groups. The results were compelling: participants using our curriculum experienced a 20% reduction in multidimensional poverty, while the control group faced a 19% increase. This remarkable 39% contrast underscores the transformative impact of the curriculum on savings groups. Building on this success, we aim to work with 250 HOPE International savings groups in Burundi for two years, concluding at the end of FY25, to achieve even more compelling impact. Additionally, the program planted 1,157,799 trees, established 137 new purpose groups, strengthened 777 existing purpose groups, and partnered with 202 churches, benefiting over 105 thousand people. 1103408 948452 0 Tanzania - The Tanzania program celebrated 20 years of progressive work in community development, sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration. This year the program expanded into 2 villages, Lerai and Kilima Mbongo. The program identified 15 mature groups that are ready for graduation and continues to contribute to the organizational knowledge on graduation readiness. Boasting a 71% female participation rate, the program worked in 8 subwatersheds with 572 purpose groups and 332 churches. The Tanzania program planted 1,565,406 trees this year for a grand total of 19,168,070 trees planted since the program started in 2004. 979536 843000 0 Mexico - Shifting rain patterns and prolonged drought have become a continual environmental challenge in southern Mexico, where the Mexico program team works. However, the team's determination and participant efforts, in addition to irrigation initiatives, led them to exceed tree planting goals and reforest land with over 27,000 trees planted last year. The partnership with local farmers and communities is thriving with 373 Purpose Groups and 116 churches, serving over 21,000 people. The participants' dedication showcases the resilience of local communities and their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, underscoring the program's commitment to sustainable solutions in the face of adversity. 957807 802459 0 Ethiopia - Despite Ethiopia's ongoing social and political challenges, the growth of Purpose Groups has been remarkable, with the addition of 75 new groups, bringing the total to 541. Partnering farmers planted over 1.1 million seedlings, including trees, grasses, and shrubs, contributing to land restoration and environmental revitalization. Female participation has also significantly increased, rising to 35%-a noteworthy improvement from the program's initial 14% in fiscal year 2018, reflecting greater inclusivity and empowerment. 872657 698704 0 Congo - The DRC has faced decades of conflict and instability, marked by the presence of multiple armed groups across various regions, leading to widespread violence, displacement, and a severe humanitarian crisis. Despite these challenges, the DRC program achieved significant milestones, including working with 369 Purpose Groups, serving around 88 thousand people, collaborating with 127 church partners, and planting an impressive 1.6 million trees. In close partnership with the local government, there have been substantial efforts to unite communities in their fight against violence, extreme poverty, and environmental degradation. 643920 0 0 Program Advocacy and Education - PROGRAM ADVOCACY & EDUCATION - Plant With Purpose has expanded its efforts across the U.S. to become a leading voice on how Christians are called to steward the environment, and the link between environmental degradation and poverty. 535875 394955 0 Thailand - Plant With Purpose partners with vulnerable ethnic minorities in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, a region characterized by complex social and environmental challenges. This year, the region saw the worst flooding in a generation affecting tens of thousands of households. Plant With Purpose responded with immediate relief efforts; in the long term the households that partner with the program are more resilient in the face of environmental and economic shocks. Current work focuses on four watersheds comprising an area of over 1100 square kilometers. 328538 148991 0 Malawi - Officially launched in January of 2024, the Malawi program ended its first fiscal year in operation and successfully accomplished set output goals. 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Funding agreements are reviewed by Plant With Purpose's Director of International Programs and signed on an annual basis by Plant With Purpose's CEO and the local program CEO. Fund disbursements are reviewed and approved by USA program staff and USA Director of Finance, and reviewed by the local country accounting and management staff. Program Partner financial reports are compiled by local accounting staff, and reviewed quarterly by U.S. Director of International Programs, program officers, and accounting staff. The organization will also perform internal financial audits of it's programs periodically. Should any issues ever arise conflict resolution and plans take place to resolve matters quickly. Annual Gala 409783 0 409783 0 0 0 0 0 87327 0 0 409783 0 409783 0 0 0 0 0 87327 87327 322456 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scott Sabin CEO & President 153600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 153600 0 0 0 Employee Related to a board member 93859 Wages 0 X 6 123481 FMV 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b "The preparation of our Form 990 is a collaborative effort within the Finance department. The team assembles the 990 Form by utilizing audited financial statements from the fiscal year under consideration. The initial draft is composed by the Finance and Accounting Manager, followed by a comprehensive review process involving the Director of Finance and the Global Finance and Accounting Analyst. The final draft undergoes scrutiny by the VP of Finance & Admin before being forwarded to the Board Treasurer. Upon receipt, the Board Treasurer meticulously reviews and approves the 990 draft, seeking final approval. The document then proceeds to the CEO or VP of Finance for their signature. Once signed and finalized, it is distributed to all board members for their reference and awareness of the financial disclosures and reports." Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c If the organization engages in any conflicts of interest, the transaction or relation must first be disclosed to and approved by the board (excluding the participation and vote of the member involved in the related party transaction, if applicable). It is the job of the governing board and executive management to be aware of all conflicts of interests and reveal them to the governing board. If the conflict is in relation to anyone in the governing board, the member of the party is asked to leave during the applicable discussion and voting portion of the meeting. Additionally, on an annual basis, every board member is required to read and sign acknowledgement of the Organization's Conflict of Interest Policy, which includes a space for each board member to bring up any noticed conflicts of interest that may have not been addressed. Each member's signed agreement is then filed in the Organization's records. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 "Annually, the Executive Committee, along with the VP of Finance & Administration, conducts a comprehensive review of the CEO's performance, comparing compensation with industry standards. Using at least four external sources, they assess performance, provide feedback, set goals, and negotiate salary adjustments. Performance check-ins occur three times a year. For Officers, Key employees and all other employees, reviews follow a similar process, considering market rates based on position, tenure, budget size, and location using live peer data and traditional surveys. Personnel issues are addressed collaboratively throughout the year, with decisions made collectively by involved parties, HR, the CEO, and relevant committees." Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents and Conflict of Interest Policy are available to the public upon request. Financial Statements are available on the financial page of our website, in addition to available on watchdog sites such as Guidestar, Charity Navigator, etc. Floresta Ethiopia Gambia Street Addis Ababa CA 92122 Savings groups, Agroforestry, spiritual renewal ET 501c3 Floresta USA Inc dba Plant With 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Floresta Ethiopia b 802459 Cash value based on wire transfers. Filing extension was submitted.