2026-03-31T01:31:13-07:00 2025-12-31 All In One Accounting 1715 Yankee Doodle Ste 305 Eagan MN 55121 990 2025-01-01 471930695 GREEN CITIES ACCORD GREE 6122174485 PO Box 582877 Minneapolis MN 55458 Todd Wagner Treasurer 3203093158 2026-03-26 1 Kimberly Cook P03358341 4696675800 2026-03-05 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Todd Wagner 4770 Manitou Rd Tonka Bay MN 55331 450966 0 X https://greencitiesaccord.org/ X 2014 MN Green Cities Accord is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering climate resilient communities through investments in tree canopy infrastructure to improve environmental health, climate resilience, and equity in communities. We focus on securing funding for urban forestry, building public-private partnerships, and supporting municipalities in planting and maintaining trees. Green Cities Accord continues to grow both the Urban Forest Fund and the Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program as new funding mechanisms to address the chronic lack of funding for urban forestry initiatives. The Urban Forest Fund serves as a flexible funding mechanism that channels private and philanthropic investments into tree planting and maintenance efforts,. The Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program allows organizations to reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing verified offsets tied to local tree projects, with revenue reinvested into expanding and preserving the urban forest. 9 9 1 9 0 0 215294 143260 0 233745 80643 73961 129310 0 425247 450966 129372 219627 0 0 119915 119300 0 0 42048 119543 198085 368830 537012 56417 -86046 2020012 2035389 25785 102283 1994227 1933106 X Green Cities Accord is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering climate resilient communities through investments in tree canopy infrastructure to improve environmental health, climate resilience, and equity in communities. We focus on securing funding for urban forestry, building public-private partnerships, and supporting municipalities in planting and maintaining trees. Green Cities Accord continues to grow both the Urban Forest Fund and the Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program as new funding mechanisms to address the chronic lack of funding for urban forestry initiatives. The Urban Forest Fund serves as a flexible funding mechanism that channels private and philanthropic investments into tree planting and maintenance efforts,. The Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program allows organizations to reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing verified offsets tied to local tree projects, with revenue reinvested into expanding and preserving the urban forest. 0 0 253375 0 20355 Green Cities Accord educates Twin Cities residents, businesses, and government entities about the vital role urban trees play in creating climate-resilient communities. Through outreach, partnerships, and public engagement, we raise awareness of the many co-benefits trees provide-including heat reduction, air and water quality improvement, and enhanced public health-particularly in under-canopied and historically underserved neighborhoods. 9900 9900 11250 We raise and distribute funding to support public-sector urban forestry across the Twin Cities metro area. Through private donations, grants, and philanthropic partnerships, we provide direct financial support to municipal forestry departments to plant and maintain new trees-expanding the urban tree canopy in communities that need it most 193551 193551 213390 As part of our urban tree carbon offset program, Green Cities Accord partners with municipal forestry departments to protect and maintain trees for at least 25 years. This long-term stewardship ensures that newly planted trees survive to maturity and provide maximum climate, environmental, and public health benefits. Verified carbon offsets are sold to companies working toward decarbonization, and the revenue is reinvested in additional tree planting and care. 0 0 0 456826 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X Green Cities Accord Michaela Neu 6122174485 PO Box 582877 Minneapolis MN 55458 Michaela Neu Director of Programs and Operations 40 0 X X X 103600 0 9789 David A Wilson Immediate Past Chair 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Jay Cowles Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Todd Wagner Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Peris Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Andy Warczak Chair 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Curt Trisko Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Chris Peter Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jill Fuller Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Al Bangoura Director, Ex Officio 1 0 X 0 0 0 Tim Sexton Director, Ex Officio 1 0 X 0 0 0 Deepak Advani Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 103600 0 9789 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18336 124924 0 143260 Carbon and Urban Forest Offset Public Speaking 541900 20355 20355 0 0 Carbon Offset Program 541900 213390 213390 0 0 0 0 0 0 233745 73961 73961 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 450966 307706 0 0 X 219627 219627 0 0 0 0 0 0 110109 66065 22022 22022 0 635 381 127 127 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8556 5134 1711 1711 3000 1800 600 600 0 0 0 0 26109 15665 5222 5222 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 113734 113734 0 0 12885 8975 0 3910 11378 6858 2260 2260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26100 15660 5220 5220 1374 824 275 275 0 0 0 0 1009 605 202 202 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 150 50 50 2246 1348 449 449 0 0 0 0 537012 456826 38138 42048 153256 112697 1865506 1859467 0 0 1000 62925 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2020012 2035389 25697 102283 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 0 0 25785 102283 X 521735 448600 1472492 1484506 1994227 1933106 2020012 2035389 -86046 0 26100 0 -1175 0 X 0 0 0 X 241464 222830 292307 344604 143260 1244465 241464 222830 292307 344604 143260 1244465 1244465 3817 11103 43646 80643 73961 213170 7137 26250 58520 233745 325652 1783287 0.69785 0.84581 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Misc Income RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 The Loppet Foundation Inc 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55422 411753882 501c3 9900 0 The intention of this assistance is to directly support urban forestry activities, including tree purchase, tree planting and tree maintenance. Urban Forest Carbon Registry dba City Forest Credits PO Box 20396 Seattle WA 98102 474860929 501c3 32582 Funds paid to City Forest Credits cover the costs associated with carbon offset sales and project administration. This includes registry and verification fees, as well as maintaining the carbon credit ledger that tracks issuance and retirement of offsets. City of Saint Paul 25 West 4th Street Suite 400 Saint Paul MN 55102 416005521 City Government 41952 The intention of this assistance is to directly support urban forestry activities, including tree purchase, tree planting and tree maintenance. Minneapolis Parks & Recreation 2117 West River Road Minneapolis MN 55411 264259628 City Government 90500 The intention of this assistance is to directly support urban forestry activities, including tree purchase, tree planting and tree maintenance. St Paul Parks and Recreation 25 West 4th St Ste 400 Saint Paul MN 55102 416005521 City Government 28518 The intention of this assistance is to directly support urban forestry activities, including tree purchase, tree planting and tree maintenance. The Loppet Foundation Inc 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkey Minneapolis MN 55422 411753882 501c3 16176 Develop the infrastructure to launch a summer urban tree planting and maintenance training program at The Loppet Trailhead. This effort included building partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service and other relevant organizations. 5 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The organizations given the grants report back to GCA with results of the project. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Green Cities Accord offers climate strategy consulting that helps companies design and implement enterprise-ready sustainability programs. We support organizations across the full spectrum of corporate sustainability - from emissions measurement and net-zero road mapping to reporting, regulatory alignment, and climate risk strategy. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Bylaws Last Amended and Approved on December 12, 2025 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the executive director and treasurer. The final form is provided to the full board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c GCA monitors and enforces compliance with its Conflict of Interest Policy through an annual disclosure process and ongoing accountability measures. Each year, all Board members are required to review the Conflict of Interest Policy and complete a Conflict of Interest Acknowledgement and Disclosure Form. This form affirms their understanding of the policy and provides an opportunity to disclose any actual, perceived, or potential conflict of interest-including financial, familial, or professional affiliations. Disclosure is required before participating in any decision-making processes or entering into any contractual agreements on behalf of GCA. If a conflict is disclosed, the individual must recuse themselves from related discussions and decisions. The Board is responsible for reviewing disclosures and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to manage or avoid conflicts, in accordance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board and Executive Director compare salary information with comparable organizations and with the budget of GCA. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Sustainability Consultant: $88,750; Carbon Offset Sales Consultant: $24,984