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TREES 78 FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 834032552 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE C50 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · trees78foundation.org
revenue
$59K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$91K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE, FOSTER, AND ENHANCE THE PLANTING AND PRESERVATION OF TREES ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE OF NEW YORK CITY AND TO ADVOCATE FOR RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP THROUGH CREATION OF GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit focused on planting, preserving, and maintaining street trees and tree wells on East 78th Street in Manhattan's Upper East Side. The organization enhances urban greenery through seasonal flower plantings, tree care, and sidewalk cleaning, working in coordination with city agencies and local residents. Founded as a block association and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2019.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Seasonal Flower Plantings
Plants and maintains ornamental flowers and greens in tree wells seasonally, including daffodils and tulips in spring, begonias and coleus in summer, and ornamental cabbages in fall.
Sidewalk and Tree Well Maintenance
Organizes regular cleaning of tree wells and sidewalks to maintain block aesthetics and tree health.
Tree Planting and Preservation
Coordinates planting and preservation of street trees on East 78th Street in compliance with NYC regulations and the city's One Million Trees initiative.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 2 activities
    • Cleaning and maintenance of tree wells and sidewalks
      Regularly cleans and maintains tree wells and adjacent sidewalks on East 78th Street to support tree health and improve the visual appeal of the neighborhood.
    • Seasonal landscaping in tree beds on East 78th Street
      Enhances neighborhood aesthetics through seasonal planting in tree wells, including begonias, coleus, and ornamental cabbages. Activities include planting and maintenance of flowers and greens to improve block appearance.
  • Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
    • Tree planting and preservation on East 78th Street
      Conducts tree planting, installs and maintains NYC-approved tree guards, and expands tree wells to improve tree health and longevity on East 78th Street in Manhattan. This includes ongoing efforts to maintain the presence and condition of street trees for environmental and aesthetic benefits.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$59K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2870%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$91K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • ISABELLE HIGGINS — DIRECTOR
  • JOE COLEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN SANDERS — DIRECTOR
  • MARGARET SHUTE — DIRECTOR
  • NATE THORNE — DIRECTOR
  • SARA WEINER — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN GOLDSMITH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • 150 Partner — Residential building associated with board member contributing to foundation activities.
  • 151 Partner — Residential building associated with board member contributing to foundation activities.
  • 166 Partner — Residential building associated with board member contributing to foundation activities.
  • 169 Partner — Residential building associated with board members contributing to foundation activities.
  • 170 Partner — Residential building associated with board member contributing to foundation activities.
  • 179 Partner — Residential building associated with board member contributing to foundation activities.
  • 188 Partner — Residential building associated with board member contributing to foundation activities.
  • City Parks Foundation Partner — Provided support and assistance to Trees 78 Foundation in tree preservation efforts.
  • Gary Strauss Government — Treasurer of Trees 78 Foundation and recipient of donation checks.
  • Isabelle Higgins Partner — Board member of Trees 78 Foundation.
  • Judith Churchill Partner — Secretary of Trees 78 Foundation.
  • Margaret Shute Partner — Board member of Trees 78 Foundation.
  • New York City Tree Trust Partner — Provided support and assistance to Trees 78 Foundation in tree preservation efforts.
  • Rodman Paul Partner — President of Trees 78 Foundation.
  • Sara Weiner Partner — Board member of Trees 78 Foundation.
  • Susan Goldsmith Partner — Board member of Trees 78 Foundation.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Engaged Stewardship
    methodology: community-engaged_stewardship
    By involving the public through education and hands-on projects, we promote tree planting and preservation because community ownership leads to sustained environmental stewardship and long-term success of urban forestry initiatives.
  • Tree Well Expansion for Tree Health
    methodology: tree-well-expansion
    By expanding tree wells, we increase tree health and long-term survival because larger growing spaces allow for better root development, access to water and nutrients, and resilience in urban environments.
  • Urban Tree Canopy Maintenance with Compliance Standards
    methodology: city-compliant-urban-forestry
    By monitoring and maintaining urban trees in compliance with NYC’s “One Million Trees” standards, we ensure the continuity and health of street trees because adherence to city-compliant practices improves survival rates and integration with urban infrastructure.