The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

What The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation does

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It operates as the first charity dedicated solely to planting fruit, nut, and medicinal trees worldwide, executing an estimated 100 orchard events annually and donating more than 40,000 fruit trees per year across the United States, El Salvador, Peru, Uganda, Guatemala, and Honduras. The organization's "recipients" — schools, food banks, community gardens, Native American reservations, health and recovery facilities, animal sanctuaries, city parks, and international hunger-relief communities — receive full-stack orchard packages including site design, tree procurement, irrigation, fencing, horticultural training, and aftercare manuals.

FTPF delivers its impact through five core programs: Fruitful Communities (neighborhood and food-bank orchards), Fruit Tree 101 (school orchards with curriculum), Fruit Relief (international backyard distribution in Central America and Africa), Trees For Tribes (Native American reservations), and Roots Of Recovery (horticultural therapy at health facilities). The underlying operating model is asset-light and field-coordination heavy: FTPF designs and underwrites orchards while relying on in-country NGO partners (SHARE El Salvador, CONFRAS, CONAPAC, Africa Partnership on Climate Change Coalition, Ikiran Association, Mi Amazonas Perú) to execute plantings locally. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its intellectual assets are horticultural content (Planting Guide, Aftercare Guide, Guatemala Tree Guide, Home Orchard Handbook) and 20+ years of orchard-design expertise.

Revenue mechanics span six streams: individual donations (PayPal, crypto, DAF, stock), corporate orchard sponsorships (~$6,500 average per 40-tree orchard; program underwriting from $4,000), paid international volunteer eco-adventures ($1,000 El Salvador, $1,300 Uganda, $1,950 Peru), branded merchandise via Spreadshirt ($10-$15 per sale to FTPF), Home Orchard Handbook sales ($50+ donation), and gift donation certificates ($20+). The organization claims over 90 cents of every donated dollar reaches programs, holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and Top Rated Nonprofit status, and operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees supplemented by a roster of certified arborists, restoration ecologists, and volunteer educators.

Name

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

Legal name

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

Website

https://ftpf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation is a 2002-founded Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that donates and plants fruit tree orchards with training and aftercare for underserved communities, schools, food banks, Native American reservations, health facilities, and international hunger-relief sites across six countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Charitable Services — Fruit Tree Orchard Donation and Hunger Relief

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Community Reforestation / Street Tree Planting (AFAMACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Orchards (Avocados, Mangoes, Bananas/Plantains, Pineapples, Papayas) (AFAGACAF), Organic Fruit & Tree Nut Farming (Orchards) (AFAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Fruit tree planting
• Orchard donation programs
• Nonprofit hunger relief
• Community reforestation charity
• Environmental sustainability nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the charity's mission. Accepts donations via PayPal, cryptocurrency, DAF, and stock transfers. More than 90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Companies sponsor orchards (avg $6,500 per orchard for ~40 trees) or underwrite entire programs (starting at $4,000 per orchard). Sponsors receive media opportunities, employee volunteer options, signage with logo at planting sites.
3. Volunteer Program Fees: International volunteer eco-adventures priced at $1,000 (El Salvador), $1,300 (Uganda), and $1,950 (Peru). Fees cover accommodations, local transport, and programming. Airfare and meals are volunteer responsibility.
4. Merchandise Sales: Merch shop via Spreadshirt sells shirts, mugs, water bottles, tote bags ($23+). FTPF receives $10-$15 per sale.
5. Home Orchard Handbook Sales: Comprehensive guide sold for $50+ donation. Proceeds benefit programs. Mailed via USPS Priority Mail to US addresses.
6. Gift Donation Certificates: Tax-deductible e-certificates available for $20+ donations in honor of someone. Email delivery to recipient.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation plants and donates fruit tree orchards, along with training and aftercare, to underserved communities, public schools, food banks, Native American reservations, recovery facilities, and international hunger-relief sites. It also sells branded merchandise, a Home Orchard Handbook, and gift donation certificates, and runs fee-based week-long international volunteer eco-adventures in El Salvador, Uganda, and Peru.

Product overview

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of fruit tree planting programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include five programmatic initiatives: Fruitful Communities (community orchards), Fruit Tree 101 (school orchards), Fruit Relief (international hunger relief), Trees For Tribes (Native American reservations), and Roots Of Recovery (horticultural therapy). These programs are supplemented by educational resources including the Planting Guide, Aftercare Guide, Home Orchard Handbook, and Video Library. Additional offerings include branded Merch & Shirts via Spreadshop, Gift Donation Certificates for honor donations, and various downloadable templates and guides. The organization does not operate a software platform or digital product with modules; instead, it provides charitable orchard donation services and related educational materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fruitful Communities
• Fruit Tree 101
• Fruit Relief
• Trees For Tribes
• Roots Of Recovery
• El Salvador Volunteer Eco-Adventure
• Uganda Volunteer Eco-Adventure
• Peru Volunteer Eco-Adventure
• Corporate Orchard Sponsorship
• Corporate Program Underwriting
• Merch & Apparel
• Home Orchard Handbook
• Gift Donation Certificate

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arbor Day FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Program partner for orchard planting at Sunset Valley Elementary School in Austin (November 2020). Partnership to plant 40-tree orchard and distribute 60 fruit trees to families.
• EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Program partner for orchard planting at Sunset Valley Elementary School in Austin (November 2020). Partnership to plant 40-tree orchard and distribute 60 fruit trees to families.
• CONAPACcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Local nonprofit partner in Peruvian Amazon since 2018. Launched innovative program providing families living in rural Amazon river areas with fruit trees and training in planting and care. Includes marketing assistance for harvest revenue generation.
• Africa Partnership on Climate Change CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Registered NGO partner in Uganda since 2014. Edward Paul Munaaba serves as Executive Director and Uganda Programs Director. Manages partner nursery in Jinja where tens of thousands of saplings are grown annually. Coordinates tree planting and solar energy projects in Jinja region.
• SHARE El SalvadorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Respected NGO partner in El Salvador since 2013. Works with families, schools, and women's groups on fruit tree planting throughout the country. Part of ten-year plan to plant thousands of fruit trees annually.
• CONFRAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013NGO partner operating with family cooperatives in El Salvador since 2013. Coordinates planting and workshops with cooperatives at multiple communities including San José Gualoso, Chilanguera, Normandía, La Maroma, La Milagrosa, La Chacastera, San Francisco Angulo, and Salvatierra.
• VMS / GummyVitesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner example mentioned on corporate giving page. Socially responsible company providing product-specific support for FTPF programs.
• Ikiran AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Peru. CEO Pedro Antonio Paucarcaja Quispe promotes environmental education using 'tierra de niños' methodology. Works with FTPF on fruit tree programs in Peruvian Amazon and Honduras.
• Mi Amazonas PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNative plant nursery in Peruvian Amazon co-founded by Pedro Antonio Paucarcaja Quispe. Propagates over 130 species including trees in danger of extinction (rosewood, mahogany, shihuahuaco). Mission to research, protect, and reproduce endangered tree species.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plant With Purpose: Nonprofit that partners with farming communities in developing countries to plant trees as part of poverty-alleviation and environmental restoration programs. Comparable focus on tree planting for food security, climate, and community resilience in Latin America and Africa.
• Eden Reforestation Projects: Nonprofit focused on large-scale reforestation employing local community members in planting and aftercare across multiple developing countries. Comparable multi-country planting model with NGO-led field operations and donation-driven funding.
• Trees, Water & People: Nonprofit that plants trees and develops renewable energy in Central America, the Caribbean, and U.S. tribal lands. Comparable focus on fruit tree planting in Central America and engagement with Native American communities.
• One Tree Planted: A nonprofit that plants trees globally, accepting donations and corporate partnerships for reforestation projects. Directly comparable mission (community/environmental tree planting), donation-based revenue model, and corporate sponsorship product.
• Trees for the Future: Nonprofit that trains farmers in sustainable agroforestry and plants 'forest gardens' in developing countries. Closely comparable model combining fruit/agricultural tree planting with international hunger-relief, training, and aftercare for impoverished communities.

Broad incumbents

• National Forest Foundation: U.S.-focused nonprofit that plants trees and restores National Forest lands. Operates in an adjacent tree-planting nonprofit category with strong corporate partnerships and federal land management ties, but with a primarily U.S. conservation orientation rather than international fruit-tree focus.
• Arbor Day Foundation: Long-established, large-scale nonprofit dedicated to planting trees across the U.S. and globally. Operates in the same tree-planting nonprofit category but at much greater scale, with a broader (non-fruit-only) mission and well-developed corporate partnership infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Sustainable Harvest International: Nonprofit that works with rural farming families in Central America to plant trees, restore land, and improve food security. Comparable agroforestry and smallholder farmer training model with a narrower geographic footprint.
• Million Trees NYC: Initiative associated with planting and caring for one million trees in New York City, including fruit trees and edible tree-planting partnerships. Comparable focus on community-based fruit tree planting in urban food-desert contexts.

Others

• City Harvest: Large New York City food rescue nonprofit addressing food insecurity through fresh produce distribution. Adjacent mission (combating hunger and food access) and overlaps with FTPF's food-bank and food-desert orchard placement strategy, but does not focus on tree planting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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