irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0NORTHERN LOGGER MAGAZINE. THIS MONTHLY MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED TO APPROXIMATELY 9,000 MEMBERS OF THE FOREST PRODUCTS COMMUNITY IN NEW ENGLAND, NY, PA AND THE LAKE STATES. IT SERVES TO CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN AN INDUSTRY THAT PRIMARILY WORKS IN REMOTE LOCALES IN THE REGION'S FORESTS BY OFFERING PROFILES OF LOGGERS AND SAWMILLERS IN THE REGION, BY UPDATING READERS ON SAFETY PROCEDURES AND TIPS TO HELP THEM AVOID INJURY, BY PROVIDING TIMELY REPORTING ON PENDING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE INDUSTRY AND BY PROVIDING AN AVENUE FOR READER COMMENT AND DISCUSSION.
- #2 $0EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE NORTHEASTERN LOGGERS' ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED AND PRODUCED SEMINARS AND TRAINING EVENTS THAT SERVED MEMBERS OF THE REGION'S FOREST PRODUCTS COMMUNITY. SEMINARS RANGED FROM SAFETY ORIENTED TOPICS TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF HARDWOOD LOG VALUE AT THE STUMP. NELA SEMINARS, IN ADDITION TO DELIVERING TIMELY AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO LOGGERS AND SAWMILLERS IN THE REGION, ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE FOREST PRODUCTS COMMUNITY TO INTERACT WITH ONE ANOTHER ON AN INFORMAL BASIS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Education and Training Programs
Seminars and workshops on safety, productivity, tax and regulatory compliance, and hardwood log value improvement for loggers and sawmillers in the northeastern U.S.
Northern Logger Magazine
Monthly publication distributed to approximately 9,000 members, featuring industry profiles, safety updates, legislative news, and reader engagement for forest products professionals in the Northeast and Lake States.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Industry Association Support Services 2 activities
- Curate and provide access to industry resourcesMaintains and shares a curated list of resources for loggers, including trade associations, educational institutions, certification programs, government agencies, and web-based training platforms.
- Organize and produce the Northeastern Forest Products Equipment ExpoHosts a two-day event featuring exhibits, machinery displays, and demonstrations for forestry professionals and loggers to advance education and industry communication.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Administer annual scholarships for students in forestry-related fieldsFunds up to eight annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 for high school seniors and students pursuing associate, technical, or bachelor’s degrees in forestry-related disciplines, with recipients announced each spring.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocate for the logging industry at state and federal levelsEngages in advocacy by contacting members of Congress and state legislators to communicate the logging industry’s perspective on relevant policy issues and publishes articles on regional political developments affecting the industry.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Maintain public hiking trail with educational componentsOperates a 2.2-mile public hiking loop trail at the entrance of the demonstration forest, featuring educational signage to inform visitors about forest management practices.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Manage demonstration forests for sustainable forestry practicesConducts shelterwood harvests on demonstration forest lands, including a 512-acre site and a 28-acre area on Flatrock Mountain, to remove beech understory, promote yellow birch regeneration, and offset costs through selective sawtimber harvesting.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Offer membership benefits to logging industry professionalsProvides membership to individuals and businesses in the logging industry, including benefits such as reduced book prices and reduced training fees.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Produce and distribute public relations materials promoting managed forestsCreates and distributes public relations items such as clothing and mud flaps featuring messaging about managed forests for use by members to promote positive public perception.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide educational resources and training for the forest industryOffers training sessions and educational programs on safety, productivity, business practices, tax, regulatory compliance, and hardwood log valuation, many of which qualify for continuing education credits required by certification programs in the Northeast.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publish and distribute The Northern Logger and Timber Processor magazineProduces and distributes a monthly magazine to approximately 9,000 members in the forest products community across New England, NY, PA, and the Lake States, featuring logger and sawmiller profiles, safety updates, legislative reporting, and reader engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publish digital editions of forestry-related educational materialsUpdated and published a digitized version of a classic book on logging profits, available in PDF and epub formats to support education and business knowledge in the industry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$874K
Contributions & grants$172K20%
Program service revenue$450K51%
Investment income$15K2%
Other revenue$238K
expenses
Total expenses$882K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$428K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$676K
Cash$113K
Investments$310K
Liabilities$241K
Net assets$436K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH E PHANEUF | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $124K |
board members · 19
- AARON BOURGEOIS — DIRECTOR
- CLIFF CLOVER — DIRECTOR
- DARICK GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
- ED LARSON — DIRECTOR
- FRANCIS VANALSTINE — DIRECTOR
- HANS FRANKHOUSER — DIRECTOR
- JED LIPSKY — DIRECTOR
- JOAN NICHOLS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN REDELL III — DIRECTOR
- KATRINA AMARAL — DIRECTOR
- MARK MOWREY — DIRECTOR
- MARK VANNAH — DIRECTOR
- MATT CARNEY — DIRECTOR
- MELVIN LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL WETHERBEE — DIRECTOR
- MIKE HINMAN — DIRECTOR
- MOLLY LONDON — DIRECTOR
- NICK TIPPLE — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK SIROIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- American Forest and Paper Association Partner — NELA works closely with the American Forest and Paper Association.
- American Hardwood Export Council Network — NELA is a member of the American Hardwood Export Council, which promotes American hardwoods internationally.
- American Loggers Council Network — NE LA logger members are automatically members of the American Loggers Council through their NELA membership.
- CoBank Funder — Co-funder of the Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Grant, which supported the update and digitization of a guide on improving logging profits.
- Connecticut Partner — Provides state-specific seminar information and coordination for Connecticut.
- Farm Credit East Funder — Provided grant funding through the Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Grant to support the digitization and update of a logging profits guide.
- Forest Resources Association Partner — NELA works closely with the Forest Resources Association.
- Hull Forest Products, Inc. Partner — Member organization represented by William B. Hull of Pomfret Center, Connecticut.
- Jayfor Logging, Inc. Partner — Member organization represented by J.C. "Buck" Williams of Lewisburg, West Virginia.
- Maine Partner — Provides state-specific seminar information and coordination for Maine.
- Massachusetts Partner — Provides state-specific seminar information and coordination for Massachusetts.
- NELA Industrial or Associate member Network — Industrial and Associate Members are eligible to have their employees and families participate in the scholarship program.
- NL Publishing, Inc. Partner — Publishing arm responsible for The Northern Logger & Timber Processor magazine
- New Hampshire Partner — Provides state-specific seminar information and coordination for New Hampshire.
- New York Partner — Provides state-specific seminar information and coordination for New York.
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Manages the Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness Area adjacent to NELA's Flatrock Mountain Demonstration Forest; used as a comparative site for public education on forest management.
- Northern Logger Magazine Partner — Core publication used to distribute information and foster community among members of the forest products industry.
- Pennsylvania Partner — Provides state-specific seminar information and coordination for Pennsylvania.
- The Hardwood Federation Partner — NELA works closely with The Hardwood Federation.
- The Northern Logger and Timber Processor Network — Association-affiliated magazine used to increase circulation, influence, and communication within the forest industry.
- USDA Forest Service Government — Monitors and responds to policy and operational changes affecting experimental forests, such as the USDA Forest Service's 2026 restructuring plan.
- Vermont Partner — Provides state-specific seminar information and coordination for Vermont.
- Welog, Inc. Partner — Member organization represented by Malcolm Washburn of Colebrook, New Hampshire.
strategies · 4
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.
- Coalition-Based Advocacy for Industry Influencemethodology: coalition-based advocacyBy aligning with coalitions that share the logging industry's viewpoints, the organization amplifies its advocacy impact and advances policy interests more effectively than acting alone, because collective alignment increases political leverage and credibility.
- Integrated Education and Networking to Strengthen Industry Engagementmethodology: education-and-networking-integrationBy combining educational content with informal networking opportunities in seminars, the organization increases knowledge retention and professional cohesion, because shared learning experiences in social contexts foster trust and sustained participation.
- Media and Publishing to Build Community and Share Knowledgemethodology: community-building-through-print-mediaBy producing a regional trade publication and using multimedia outreach, the organization strengthens connections among geographically dispersed professionals and promotes industry knowledge, because regular, relatable content fosters a sense of belonging and continuity in remote-working communities.
- Sustainable Forest Management as Demonstrative Educationmethodology: sustainable-forest-management-demonstrationBy using sustainable timber harvesting practices as a demonstration model, the organization teaches responsible forestry and influences public perception, because real-world examples make abstract management principles tangible and credible.