Civic Intelligence

Explore Ecology

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 20-4944165

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 16, 2022

302 E Cota StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 884-0459

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

32nd percentile

3.3%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$85,547

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

55th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$299,738

Up $31,516 (+12%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$206,334

Up $39,300 (+24%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$93,404

Down $7,784 (-7.7%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$1,190,938

Up $182,521 (+18%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,151,638

Up $116,660 (+11%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$39,300

Up $65,861 (+248%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $97,223Liabilities 2011: $11,707Net Assets 2011: $85,5162011Assets 2012: $178,292Liabilities 2012: $9,960Net Assets 2012: $168,3322012Assets 2013: $52,532Liabilities 2013: $50,691Net Assets 2013: $1,8412013Assets 2014: $164,670Liabilities 2014: $64,384Net Assets 2014: $100,2862014Assets 2015: $103,077Liabilities 2015: $71,415Net Assets 2015: $31,6622015Assets 2016: $91,333Liabilities 2016: $57,756Net Assets 2016: $33,5772016Assets 2017: $148,243Liabilities 2017: $42,164Net Assets 2017: $106,0792017Assets 2018: $240,072Liabilities 2018: $41,653Net Assets 2018: $198,4192018Assets 2019: $296,692Liabilities 2019: $103,097Net Assets 2019: $193,5952019Assets 2020: $268,222Liabilities 2020: $101,188Net Assets 2020: $167,0342020Assets 2021: $299,738Liabilities 2021: $93,404Net Assets 2021: $206,3342021Assets 2022: $331,641Liabilities 2022: $94,689Net Assets 2022: $236,9522022Assets 2023: $350,095Liabilities 2023: $199,744Net Assets 2023: $150,3512023Assets 2024: $892,617Liabilities 2024: $492,562Net Assets 2024: $400,0552024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$299,738
Liabilities$93,404
Net Assets$206,334

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $504,469Expenses 2011: $491,371Net Income 2011: $13,0982011Revenue 2012: $571,842Expenses 2012: $489,026Net Income 2012: $82,8162012Revenue 2013: $468,274Expenses 2013: $634,765Net Income 2013: -$166,4912013Revenue 2014: $964,875Expenses 2014: $866,430Net Income 2014: $98,4452014Revenue 2015: $794,935Expenses 2015: $863,559Net Income 2015: -$68,6242015Revenue 2016: $771,721Expenses 2016: $769,806Net Income 2016: $1,9152016Revenue 2017: $910,525Expenses 2017: $838,023Net Income 2017: $72,5022017Revenue 2018: $1,036,453Expenses 2018: $944,113Net Income 2018: $92,3402018Revenue 2019: $1,127,549Expenses 2019: $1,132,373Net Income 2019: -$4,8242019Revenue 2020: $1,008,417Expenses 2020: $1,034,978Net Income 2020: -$26,5612020Revenue 2021: $1,190,938Expenses 2021: $1,151,638Net Income 2021: $39,3002021Revenue 2022: $1,257,539Expenses 2022: $1,226,921Net Income 2022: $30,6182022Revenue 2023: $1,474,442Expenses 2023: $1,561,043Net Income 2023: -$86,6012023Revenue 2024: $1,993,161Expenses 2024: $1,743,457Net Income 2024: $249,7042024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,190,938
Expenses$1,151,638
Net Income$39,300
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 16, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,190,938
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of explore ecology is to promote a greater understanding of environmental issues, and to support and encourage creative exploration and expression in the arts. Explore ecology addresses how individuals can effect positive environmental change, with a focus on teaching about the interconnectedness of environmental issues, promoting problem solving skills through exploration with reuse materials, and facilitating individual actions through community service learning projects.

To educate about environmental issues and promote art exploration

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$149,156$173,965▲ $24,809
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$78,775$78,080▼ $695
Accounts Receivable$40,091$47,693▲ $7,602
Total Assets$268,222$299,738▲ $31,516
Other Assets Total$200$0▼ $200
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$101,188$93,404▼ $7,784
Total Liabilities$101,188$93,404▼ $7,784
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$167,034$206,334▲ $39,300
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$167,034$206,334▲ $39,300
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$268,222$299,738▲ $31,516

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$47,879$9,254$57,133
Equipment$30,201$17,133$47,334
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lindsay JohnsonExecutive DirectorFT$78,535$7,012$85,547

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$439,899
Program Service Revenue
$750,896
Investment Income
$143
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$172,816
Change in Net Assets
$39,300
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$826,100
Other Expenses$325,538
Total Fundraising Expense$53,127
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$568,989$17,218$27,101$613,308
Fees for Services Other$94,788$1,375$5,325$101,488
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,664$42,774$17,109$85,547
Occupancy$58,579$15,832-$74,411
Other Expenses$71,742--$71,742
Other Employee Benefits$50,787$18,233-$69,020
Payroll Taxes$48,957$5,676$3,592$58,225
Office Expenses$13,149$24,270-$37,419
Insurance-$16,055-$16,055
Advertising$10,416$853-$11,269
Depreciation Depletion$8,724$1,061-$9,785
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,928-$2,928
Conferences and Meetings$140$301-$441
Total Functional Expenses$951,935$146,576$53,127$1,151,638
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

A draft of the completed form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, approved by the finance committee, prior to being circulated to the full board and then filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

On an annual basis, the board of directors signs a conflict of interest questionnaire that identifies and explains any conflicts of interest that a board member may have. If a conflict of interest arises during the year to a matter requiring action by the board, the board member must immediately disclose this to the board, retire from the room in which the board is meeting, and shall not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration. The minutes of the board meeting shall reflect these issues.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The executive director's compensation is reviewed annually by the board of directors during the budget approval process. The board considers multiple factors including the executive director's performance, salaries at comparable organizations, and cost of living adjustments. Compensation is voted on and approved by the full board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Explore ecology makes its form 990, form 1023, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Explore Ecology
EIN
20-4944165
Phone
8058840459
Address
302 E COTA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

Signing Officer

Name
Lindsay Johnson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8058840459
Signed
2022-05-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lindsay Johnson
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
47
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mcgowan Guntermann
Address
200 E CARRILLO STREET SUITE 300, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7141
Preparer
Chrisley N Reed CPA
Phone
8059629175
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0REOPENING THE ART FROM SCRAP CREATIVE REUSE STORE IN APRIL OF 2021 ALLOWED THE PROGRAM TO RESUME, RECEIVING DONATIONS FROM OVER 200 BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. OVER 18 TONS OF MATERIALS WERE DIVERTED FROM THE LANDFILL WHILE EDUCATING BUSINESSES ABOUT REDUCING AND REUSING THEIR EXCESS MATERIALS. 25 SCHOOLS SERVING ABOUT 5,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE FREE MATERIALS PROGRAM, INCORPORATING REUSE ITEMS SUITABLE FOR ART, SCIENCE AND OTHER CURRICULAR USES INTO THEIR SCHOOLS. YOUTH GROUPS, ARTISTS, PARENTS AND THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATED IN AND LEARNED ABOUT THE WASTE DIVERSION TECHNIQUE OF REUSE THROUGH THE ART FROM SCRAP REUSE STORE, WHERE OVER 200 PEOPLE PER WEEK SHOPPED FOR ALTERNATIVE, CREATIVE REUSE MATERIALS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0OVER 5,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ART ACTIVITIES WITH REUSE MATERIALS AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS, IN-CLASS LESSONS AND VIRTUAL LESSONS. THESE EXPERIENCES HELPED TO INCREASE THEIR PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, WHICH HAS BEEN SHOWN TO LEAD TO IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE. THROUGH THE SUMMER OF 2021 EXPLORE ECOLOGY STAFF PROVIDED ART PROGRAMMING IN THE SCHOOL GARDENS FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER, ART PROGRAMMING IN THE SCHOOL GARDENS CONTINUED AT SPECIFIC SITES TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO ENGAGE THEIR CREATIVITY USING NATURAL MATERIALS IN THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS. EXPLORE ECOLOGY SUPPORTS LOCAL ARTISTS BY PROVIDING REUSE MATERIALS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON. IN APRIL OF 2021 THE ART FROM SCRAP STORE RESUMED ITS REGULAR OPERATIONS PROVIDING LOW COST OR FREE ART MATERIALS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND GROUPS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A DRAFT OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, PRIOR TO BEING CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD AND THEN FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE THAT IDENTIFIES AND EXPLAINS ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT A BOARD MEMBER MAY HAVE. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES DURING THE YEAR TO A MATTER REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD, THE BOARD MEMBER MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THIS TO THE BOARD, RETIRE FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE BOARD IS MEETING, AND SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DELIBERATION OR DECISION REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING SHALL REFLECT THESE ISSUES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. THE BOARD CONSIDERS MULTIPLE FACTORS INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE, SALARIES AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. COMPENSATION IS VOTED ON AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3EXPLORE ECOLOGY MAKES ITS FORM 990, FORM 1023, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.49$0.40$1.99$1.74$0.25
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.35$0.20$0.15$1.47$1.56$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.09$0.24$1.26$1.23$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.09$0.21$1.19$1.15$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.27$0.10$0.17$1.01$1.03$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.10$0.19$1.13$1.13$0.00
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.04$0.20$1.04$0.94$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.15$0.04$0.11$0.91$0.84$0.07
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.06$0.03$0.77$0.77$0.00
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.10$0.07$0.03$0.79$0.86$0.07
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.06$0.10$0.96$0.87$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.05$0.00$0.47$0.63$0.17
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.01$0.17$0.57$0.49$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.09$0.50$0.49$0.01