Tree Town Festival
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose of the Tree Town Festival Inc. is to promote the surrounding community and its local groups and organizations by providing and coordinating charitable events and causes such as festivals, amateur sports, and community improvement and revitalization efforts, as determined by the Board of Directors.
- Income
- $90,631
- Spending
- $87,776
- Reserves
- 10.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- $2,000 spent. The Heritage Christian Church was the recipient of this amount. They are a local church that is very involved in community and school projects. They have a established a youth group through the local district to include all children interested in positive activities and offer adult activities that promote building of positive relationships. They have an impact on the entire Riverdale School District community which would amount to over 5000 people including the school children and adults in the community.
- $1,500 spent. The Hardin County Grange was the recipient of this amount. They are a service organization in Hardin County Ohio that provide a fraternal setting for personal development, life skills and building family bonds in rural communities. The membership is approximately 200.
- $1,000 spent. Forest Jackson Public Library Summer Programs were the recipient of this amount. The library provides reading programs and fun activities during the summer months. This program serves over 500 children.
- $2,000 spent. The Forest Thanksgiving Basket project was a first this year in November 2025. Baskets were put together free of charge for anyone in the Forest community that was in need of help providing food for their families. Other businesses and private citizens also added funds to this worthwhile cause.
- $4,055 spent. Riverdale Local School Athletic Boosters, Music Boosters, and Future Farmers clubs were the recipients of this amount. The funds were split between the three organizations to help support their various activities. The children involved is approximately 200.
- $250 spent. The Forest Tree Commission was the recipient of this amount to replace trees in the Village of Forest. This benefits the town with a population of approximately 1500.
- $500 spent. The Tree Town Fesitval awards two $250 Scholarhips to Riverdale graduating seniors that have applied for and/or been accepted by a higher education provider. A committee representing the festival board determines the selection.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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