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Eco Center Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 80-0308638

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Sep 04, 2015

Organization Profiletheecologycenter.org

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32701 Alipaz StSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

(949) 443-4223

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

71st percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2014

Asset Growth

87th percentile

38%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

65%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Up

$383,202

Up $105,830 (+38%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$364,688

Up $119,982 (+49%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$18,514

Down $14,152 (-43%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Up

$911,563

Up $360,018 (+65%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$791,581

Up $241,373 (+44%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$119,982

Up $118,645 (+8874%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

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

$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

2014

Assets$383,202
Liabilities$18,514
Net Assets$364,688
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2014

Revenue$911,563
Expenses$791,581
Net Income$119,982
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Sep 4, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$972,971
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$182,778$279,311▲ $96,533
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$61,022$46,862▼ $14,160
Intangible Assets$24,121$31,395▲ $7,274
Inventories for Sale or Use$7,568$18,114▲ $10,546
Accounts Receivable$1,798$7,435▲ $5,637
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$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-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$277,372$383,202▲ $105,830
Other Assets Total$85$85→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,106$13,514▼ $8,592
Deferred Revenue$10,560$5,000▼ $5,560
Total Liabilities$32,666$18,514▼ $14,152
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$218,597$285,802▲ $67,205
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$26,109$78,886▲ $52,777
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$244,706$364,688▲ $119,982
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$277,372$383,202▲ $105,830

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$17,550$24,426$41,976
Leasehold Improvements$23,038$9,333$32,371
Equipment$6,274$12,563$18,837
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Evan MarksExecutive DirecFT$80,835$80,835

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jamie WelshChairman
Ryan WilsonVice Chairman
Cristina CherpasDirector
Harry HellingDirector
Kimberly KrantzSecretary
Dale HoweTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$612,596
Program Service Revenue
$264,578
Investment Income
$86
Other Revenue
$34,303
All Other Contributions
$482,745
Change in Net Assets
$119,982

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$25,449Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions1$25,449-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$911,563
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,590
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$913,153
Total Revenue per Form 990
$911,563
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$406,284
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$385,297
Total Fundraising Expense$53,310
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$214,488$20,926$26,157$261,571
All Other Expenses$104,061$8,786$6,490$119,337
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,284$6,467$8,084$80,835
Other Expenses$33,903$18,903$3,151$33,903
Payroll Taxes$24,532$2,393$2,992$29,917
Depreciation Depletion$16,109$2,014$2,014$20,137
Other Employee Benefits$10,639$1,038$1,297$12,974
Insurance$9,663$1,208$1,208$12,079
Office Expenses$8,080$1,010$1,010$10,100
Advertising$10,005--$10,005
Travel$5,632$313$313$6,258
Occupancy$4,752$594$594$5,940
Total Functional Expenses$674,619$63,652$53,310$791,581

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$793,171
Expenses per Audited Statements$791,581
Total Expenses per Form 990$791,581
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,590
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,649
Fundraising Gross Income$19,649
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Green Feast$149,500$19,649$19,649$0
Total Events$149,500$19,649$19,649-
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-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The executive committee reviews form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“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
Executive Director
Signed
2015-09-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
14
Volunteers
280

Preparer

Firm
Guzman & Gray Certified Public Accountants
Address
4510 E Pacific Coast Highway Suite, Long Beach, CA 90804
Preparer
Patrick S Guzman CPA
Phone
5624980997
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: TOOLS FOR CHANGEOur general store and resource center curated with tools, materials, and eco-approved products to move us toward greater sustainability. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: COMMUNITY TABLEEnjoy local, sustainable, delicious fare and learn about our food ecosystems at this farm-to-table dining experience. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: ECO-DESIGN GUILDOur ecological consultancy for permaculture and educational projects in homes and businesses.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $10921; Column (B) - Program Services = $4369; Column (C) - Management & General = $3822; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2730”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“DONATED GOODS AND SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $25449; Column (B) - Program Services = $25449; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“EQUIPMENT EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $10197; Column (B) - Program Services = $9177; Column (C) - Management & General = $1020; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“EVENTS AND MEETINGS: Column (A) - Total = $31098; Column (B) - Program Services = $27988; Column (C) - Management & General = $1555; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1555”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“LICENSES & PERMITS: Column (A) - Total = $1344; Column (B) - Program Services = $1277; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $67”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MEMBERSHIP: Column (A) - Total = $6027; Column (B) - Program Services = $6027; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“OTHER: Column (A) - Total = $7509; Column (B) - Program Services = $6007; Column (C) - Management & General = $751; Column (D) - Fundraising = $751”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $20823; Column (B) - Program Services = $18741; Column (C) - Management & General = $1041; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1041”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $3456; Column (B) - Program Services = $2764; Column (C) - Management & General = $346; Column (D) - Fundraising = $346”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“UTILITIES: Column (A) - Total = $2513; Column (B) - Program Services = $2262; Column (C) - Management & General = $251; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$383,202
Liabilities
$18,514
Net assets
$364,688
Revenue
$911,563
Expenses
$791,581
Net income
$119,982
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