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Ecocenter Inc

EIN 80-0308638 • 501(c)3 • San Juan Capistrano, CA

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The ecology center is a nonprofit organization organized for the purpose of providing educational programs and materials to the public related to the benefits of sustainable agricultural, ecological design, and the stewardship of southern california's environment through seminars, demonstration gardens, and permanent and transitional displays.

32701 Alipaz StSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

theecologycenter.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.63x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.75x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

67th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

80th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,680,072

Up $1,309,502 (+21%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,828,712

Up $412,017 (+9.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,851,360

Up $897,485 (+46%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,480,367

Up $1,719,909 (+36%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$5,582,882

Up $729,274 (+15%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$897,485

Up $990,635 (+1063%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $160,259Liabilities 2011: $22,605Net Assets 2011: $137,6542011Assets 2012: $273,416Liabilities 2012: $30,047Net Assets 2012: $243,3692012Assets 2013: $277,372Liabilities 2013: $32,666Net Assets 2013: $244,7062013Assets 2014: $383,202Liabilities 2014: $18,514Net Assets 2014: $364,6882014Assets 2015: $625,921Liabilities 2015: $27,339Net Assets 2015: $598,5822015Assets 2016: $492,369Liabilities 2016: $77,632Net Assets 2016: $414,7372016Assets 2017: $649,307Liabilities 2017: $91,282Net Assets 2017: $558,0252017Assets 2018: $999,079Liabilities 2018: $179,398Net Assets 2018: $819,6812018Assets 2019: $1,810,394Liabilities 2019: $391,166Net Assets 2019: $1,419,2282019Assets 2020: $2,908,021Liabilities 2020: $597,037Net Assets 2020: $2,310,9842020Assets 2021: $2,699,714Liabilities 2021: $646,505Net Assets 2021: $2,053,2092021Assets 2022: $6,976,961Liabilities 2022: $4,929,936Net Assets 2022: $2,047,0252022Assets 2023: $6,370,570Liabilities 2023: $4,416,695Net Assets 2023: $1,953,8752023Assets 2024: $7,680,072Liabilities 2024: $4,828,712Net Assets 2024: $2,851,3602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,680,072
Liabilities$4,828,712
Net Assets$2,851,360
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $362,040Expenses 2011: $297,011Net Income 2011: $65,0292011Revenue 2012: $532,622Expenses 2012: $426,907Net Income 2012: $105,7152012Revenue 2013: $551,545Expenses 2013: $550,208Net Income 2013: $1,3372013Revenue 2014: $911,563Expenses 2014: $791,581Net Income 2014: $119,9822014Revenue 2015: $1,245,671Expenses 2015: $1,011,777Net Income 2015: $233,8942015Revenue 2016: $968,984Expenses 2016: $1,152,829Net Income 2016: -$183,8452016Revenue 2017: $1,626,950Expenses 2017: $1,483,662Net Income 2017: $143,2882017Revenue 2018: $2,327,636Expenses 2018: $2,065,980Net Income 2018: $261,6562018Revenue 2019: $2,897,761Expenses 2019: $2,298,214Net Income 2019: $599,5472019Revenue 2020: $4,248,288Expenses 2020: $3,356,532Net Income 2020: $891,7562020Revenue 2021: $4,544,260Expenses 2021: $4,802,035Net Income 2021: -$257,7752021Revenue 2022: $4,257,488Expenses 2022: $4,260,531Net Income 2022: -$3,0432022Revenue 2023: $4,760,458Expenses 2023: $4,853,608Net Income 2023: -$93,1502023Revenue 2024: $6,480,367Expenses 2024: $5,582,882Net Income 2024: $897,4852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,480,367
Expenses$5,582,882
Net Income$897,485
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$7,680,072
Liabilities
$4,828,712
Net assets
$2,851,360
Revenue
$6,480,367
Expenses
$5,582,882
Net income
$897,485
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.68$4.83$2.85$6.48$5.58$0.90
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.37$4.42$1.95$4.76$4.85$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.98$4.93$2.05$4.26$4.26$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$0.65$2.05$4.54$4.80$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.60$2.31$4.25$3.36$0.89
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.39$1.42$2.90$2.30$0.60
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.18$0.82$2.33$2.07$0.26
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.09$0.56$1.63$1.48$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.08$0.41$0.97$1.15$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.03$0.60$1.25$1.01$0.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.02$0.36$0.91$0.79$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.03$0.24$0.55$0.55$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.03$0.24$0.53$0.43$0.11
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.02$0.14$0.36$0.30$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$9,273,248
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The ecology center is a nonprofit organization organized for the purpose of providing educational programs and materials to the public related to the benefits of sustainable agricultural, ecological design, and the stewardship of southern california's environment through seminars, demonstration gardens, and permanent and transitional displays.

The ecology center is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to building a healthy, abundant, and regenerative food future for southern california. The organization operates a 28-acre working farm that serves as a living classroom for public education, hands-on learning, and demonstrations of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Through community events, school and family programs, food access initiatives, farming education, and engagement opportunities for volunteers and visitors, the ecology center connects people to healthy landscapes and equitable food systems while advancing resilient and regenerative community practices.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$364,618$1,616,410▲ $1,251,792
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,301,080$1,233,284▼ $67,796
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$340,000-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$315,643$226,015▼ $89,628
Inventories for Sale or Use$69,675$202,779▲ $133,104
Accounts Receivable$72,387$112,414▲ $40,027
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$6,370,570$7,680,072▲ $1,309,502
Other Assets Total$4,247,167$3,949,170▼ $297,997
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,299,461$4,141,344▼ $158,117
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$58,617$668,529▲ $609,912
Deferred Revenue$58,617$18,839▼ $39,778
Total Liabilities$4,416,695$4,828,712▲ $412,017
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,729,084$2,404,028▲ $674,944
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$224,791$447,332▲ $222,541
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,953,875$2,851,360▲ $897,485
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,370,570$7,680,072▲ $1,309,502

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,040,486$245,795$1,286,281
Equipment$421,675$209,334$631,009
Other Land Buildings$57,748$159,577$217,325
Leasehold Improvements$96,501$80,413$176,914
Other Assets Org$1,659--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Evan MarksExec DirectorFT$235,698$235,698

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott OlivetChairman
Dave WinslowVice Chairman
Adam HinerDirector
Adelia SandovalDirector
Erin BrowneDirector
Jennifer SegerstromDirector
Marco GuidoDirector
Roget WyettDirector
Randy HildSecretary
Caitlin WegeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,549,356
Program Service Revenue
$1,487,988
Investment Income
$832
Other Revenue
$1,442,191
All Other Contributions
$3,338,265
Change in Net Assets
$897,485
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,634,097
Other Expenses$1,948,785
Total Fundraising Expense$607,288
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,556,767$921,116$350,965$2,828,848
Fees for Services Other$268,395$21,851$134,665$424,911
All Other Expenses$119,201$269,844$13,549$402,594
Payroll Taxes$180,347$127,030$36,430$343,807
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$135,268$80,036$30,495$245,799
Depreciation Depletion-$223,836-$223,836
Other Employee Benefits$118,252$70,931$26,460$215,643
Other Expenses$151,463$134,365$7,219$134,365
Occupancy-$125,000-$125,000
Insurance$22,038$23,539$4,931$50,508
Advertising$29,169$119$913$30,201
Travel$3,828$6,449$106$10,383
Interest-$203$1,555$1,758
Total Functional Expenses$2,960,987$2,014,607$607,288$5,582,882
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$306,435
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Green Feast$306,435$306,435-$306,435
Total Events$306,435$306,435-$306,435
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability - Non Current$3,633,334
Note Payable - Non Current$300,000
Lease Liability - Current$125,000
Note Payable - Current.$46,072
Gift Cards$25,488
Sales Tax Payable$11,450
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
Yes
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

“The executive committee reviews form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon request a copy will be provided”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ecocenter Inc
EIN
80-0308638
Phone
9494434223
Address
32701 ALIPAZ ST, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

Signing Officer

Name
Evan Marks
Title
Exec Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Evan Marks
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
123
Volunteers
1,000

Preparer

Firm
GuzmanGray
Address
3200 Bristol St Ste 640, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Preparer
John C Dahlin
Phone
5624980997
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