1treellion.org Global Funds

What 1treellion.org Global Funds does

1treellion.org Global Funds is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) fundraising and grant-making project founded in September 2019 by Tali Orad and Angela Guerra, operating under the GVNG platform (Begin a Legacy, Inc., a Delaware C-corporation). The organization aggregates donations from individuals and corporations and grants 90% of collected funds to vetted local NGOs that plant native trees, retaining 10% for operations; the organization itself is 100% volunteer-based. Its core offering is a $1-per-tree donation model accessed via the GVNG-hosted campaign page, supplemented by a Carbon Footprint Calculator that converts user emissions into a donation amount, a tree-gifting program with personalized digital certificates, the CEO Pledge for corporate carbon-neutrality commitments, and the planned PlanetAID global fundraising event.

The organization runs a distributed portfolio of 12 completed projects across 10 countries — including Guatemala, Tanzania, Armenia, Ghana, Uganda, Thailand, Brazil, Kenya, Nicaragua, Republic of Congo, India, Portugal, Myanmar, Tunisia, and Ukraine — and claims an 80% tree survival rate versus a 19% industry average through its community-engagement model. Supporting sub-brands include The Butterfly Effect Podcast hosted by Tali Orad, the Yellow Trees Project in Israel (memory/resilience programming), and the Ukraine Restoration Effort (50,000 trees, Spring 2024, 21 local jobs).

Technically, 1treellion has no proprietary platform; it depends on the GVNG donation and compliance infrastructure (financial compliance, fraud prevention), Stripe and Bill.com as payment processors, Plaid for financial data, MailChimp and ActionNetwork for email, and i-Tree Eco (via GIS) for urban forestry analytics. Credibility signals include a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador endorsement (Hedva Ser), Catalyst 2030 membership, a TEDx talk on TED.com by the founder, and coverage in Innovators Magazine and Happy Eco News. The organization serves three primary customer segments: individual donors (small-dollar giving, carbon offsetting, gifting), corporate partners (CEO Pledge/PlanetGREEN), and local NGOs in planting countries (grant recipients), with no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

1treellion.org Global Funds

Legal name

Begin a Legacy, Inc.

Website

https://1treellion.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1treellion.org Global Funds is a 100% volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aggregates individual and corporate donations and grants 90% of funds to vetted local NGOs planting native trees across 10+ countries, charging $1 per tree via the GVNG platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reforestation nonprofit fundraising and grant-making

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Reforestation fundraising
• Tree planting grants
• Carbon offset donations
• Community reforestation
• Nonprofit environmental

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: 1treellion raises funds entirely through donations from individuals and organizations. Donations are processed through the GVNG platform. 90% of collected funds are granted directly to tree-planting organizations; 10% covers operational costs. All donations are tax-deductible.
2. Grants and Partnerships: The organization receives grants and corporate sponsorships through its CEO Pledge and PlanetGREEN Campaign initiatives, where companies commit to sustainability goals and contribute to tree planting funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

1treellion.org Global Funds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aggregates tax-deductible donations (at $1 per tree) through a GVNG-hosted campaign page and grants 90% of proceeds to vetted local tree-planting organizations in over 10 countries. Its active offering set includes a Carbon Footprint Calculator that lets users translate emissions into tree-planting donations, a Tree Gifting service that issues personalized digital certificates for recipients, the CEO Pledge corporate sustainability initiative, and the PlanetAID global fundraising event.

Product overview

1treellion.org Global Funds is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates primarily as a fundraising and grant-making platform for global tree-planting initiatives. The core offering is the 1Treellion Global Fund, which aggregates donations and grants them to vetted tree-planting organizations worldwide. The portfolio includes direct products such as a Carbon Footprint Calculator (for offsetting emissions by planting trees), Tree Gifting (gift-based tree planting), CEO Pledge (corporate sustainability partnerships), and PlanetAID Event (global fundraising concerts). Supporting offerings include The Butterfly Effect Podcast, Volunteer/Internship Programs, and specific regional initiatives like the Yellow Trees Project in Israel and the Ukraine Restoration Effort. The organization is 100% volunteer-based and operates under the GVNG platform for financial compliance and risk management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1Treellion Global Fund The flagship donation and grant-making platform of 1treellion.org Global Funds that lets individuals and organizations make tax-deductible donations ($1 per tree planted) and channels 90% of funds to vetted local tree-planting organizations worldwide.
• Carbon Footprint Calculator An online tool on the 1treellion website that lets users calculate their carbon emissions (starting from flight emissions) and converts the result into a suggested donation amount used to plant trees at $1 per tree for personal carbon offsetting.
• Tree Gifting A gift-based tree planting offering where individuals can request trees be planted on behalf of friends, family, or in memory of loved ones by emailing [email protected], with each recipient receiving a personalized digital certificate for the trees planted in their honor.
• CEO Pledge A corporate sustainability partnership program through which 1treellion works directly with CEOs and their HR/sustainability teams to commit companies to carbon neutrality, fund tree planting, and engage employees in sustainability initiatives.
• PlanetAID Event A global awareness and fundraising event, inspired by LiveAid, that uses art and music to raise awareness and funds for 1treellion's worldwide tree-planting initiatives.
• Tree Planting Projects 1treellion's portfolio of vetted tree planting projects that grants funds to local organizations in 15+ countries, planting native species and engaging communities in agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, and reforestation initiatives with a reported 80% tree survival rate.
• Yellow Trees Project A national tree planting initiative in Israel through which trees are planted in honor and memory of October 7 victims, operated with schools, local authorities, and civil society organizations for memory, healing, and environmental education.
• Ukraine Restoration Effort A 2024 tree planting initiative in Ukraine in which 1treellion partners with women-led local organizations to plant 50,000 trees across secure land, training local foresters in sustainable forestry, soil analysis, and crop selection while creating 21 local jobs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% tree survival rate vs 19% industry average, achieved through community engagement model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Hedva SerflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Hedva Ser endorses 1treellion's Ukraine restoration project. Her Tree of Peace initiative inspires the Road to Peace and creates a universal path of dialogue and tolerance, aligning with 1treellion's mission.
• Catalyst 2030coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 20191treellion is a member of Catalyst 2030, a global movement of social entrepreneurs and innovators sharing the goal of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The membership connects 1treellion with a broader ecosystem of changemakers working on climate and social impact.
• GVNG (Begin a Legacy, Inc.)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner1treellion is a nonprofit project operated under the GVNG platform. GVNG provides world-class financial compliance, risk management, fraud prevention technology, and payment processing through Stripe and Bill.com. GVNG is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with 501c3 tax-exempt status.
• Stripe and Bill.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe and Bill.com serve as Third Payment Service Providers (PSPs) processing all donations and payments on the GVNG platform. Financial data is encrypted via SSL and sent directly to the payment partners, who alone have access to credit card numbers.
• TED / TEDxflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFounder Tali Orad delivered a TEDx talk titled 'Seeding a Better Future: Who Do We Plant For Anyway?' published on TED.com, providing significant visibility and credibility for the organization.
• MakeSoilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJosh Whiton, 1treellion ambassador, founded MakeSoil — a complementary initiative focused on community composting. The two organizations are closely aligned: trees provide leaves used in soil-making, and both movements empower communities to engage in planetary repair.
• Local Partner Organizations (Ukraine)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1treellion partners with women-led local organizations in Ukraine for the Spring 2024 planting of 50,000 trees. Local partners include trained foresters and villagers, with 10 of 21 jobs designated for women.
• Various Local Partner Organizations (Global)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1treellion grants funds to vetted local organizations planting trees in Kenya, Uganda, Thailand, Armenia, Brazil, Tanzania, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Ghana, India, Tunisia, Portugal, Myanmar, and more. These are the 'real heroes' doing the actual tree planting work.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Veritree: Veritree is a blockchain-based platform focused on verified reforestation and tree-planting projects. It overlaps with 1treellion on the verification and impact-measurement side of tree planting, targeting corporate sustainability buyers.
• Ecosia: Ecosia is a search engine that uses its profits to plant trees via partner organizations. While not a direct donation-funded nonprofit, it operates in the same consumer-facing tree-planting cause space and competes for ESG-conscious donor and user mind-share.
• Pachama: Pachama is a tech-forward carbon credit marketplace connecting companies to verified reforestation projects. It competes with 1treellion for corporate carbon-neutrality budgets and ESG-driven sustainability partnerships, with a more sophisticated technology platform.
• Cool Effect: Cool Effect is a nonprofit carbon offset marketplace that funds verified emission-reduction projects including reforestation. It competes for the same individual and corporate donors seeking to offset emissions via tree planting.

Broad incumbents

• Arbor Day Foundation: Arbor Day Foundation is one of the largest and oldest tree-planting nonprofits in the U.S. It serves overlapping causes (reforestation, community tree planting, education) but at a much larger scale, with a broader portfolio of programs and far more resources.

Others

• MakeSoil (Josh Whiton): MakeSoil is a complementary community-composting initiative founded by 1treellion ambassador Josh Whiton. It is ecosystem-adjacent — trees provide leaves used in soil-making — and represents a partnership and movement ally rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Eden Reforestation Projects: Eden Reforestation Projects employs local communities to plant trees at scale in degraded regions. Both organizations use a community-engagement employment model to address tree survival rates in countries like Madagascar, Haiti, and Indonesia.
• One Tree Planted: One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a $1-per-tree donation model across global reforestation projects — directly mirroring 1treellion's core fundraising model and target donors (individuals, corporate partners).
• Plant-for-the-Planet: Plant-for-the-Planet is a youth-led global reforestation movement with a stated mission of planting a trillion trees. It directly parallels 1treellion's "1 trillion trees" mission, donation model, and global youth ambassador program.
• Trees for the Future: Trees for the Future trains farmers in agroforestry across sub-Saharan Africa. Both organizations fund and support local planting organizations in overlapping geographies (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) with a focus on long-term community stewardship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/1treellion
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdzY1UnA1vD3lU4G_fqkiHQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/1treellion
• Instagraminstagram.com/1treellionorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1treellion-global-funds

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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