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Eco Center Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 80-0308638

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 02, 2018

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

57th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

64th percentile

8.8%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

86th percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

68%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$649,307

Up $156,938 (+32%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$558,025

Up $143,288 (+35%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$91,282

Up $13,650 (+18%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,626,950

Up $657,966 (+68%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,483,662

Up $330,833 (+29%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$143,288

Up $327,133 (+178%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th 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

2017

Assets$649,307
Liabilities$91,282
Net Assets$558,025
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th 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

2017

Revenue$1,626,950
Expenses$1,483,662
Net Income$143,288
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 2, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$1,699,405
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$313,320$320,931▲ $7,611
Accounts Receivable$29,090$142,727▲ $113,637
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$18,054$61,771▲ $43,717
Intangible Assets$69,070$59,020▼ $10,050
Inventories for Sale or Use$12,671$9,318▼ $3,353
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$492,369$649,307▲ $156,938
Other Assets Total$50,164$55,540▲ $5,376
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,852$91,282▲ $42,430
Deferred Revenue$28,780--
Total Liabilities$77,632$91,282▲ $13,650
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$70,807$352,509▲ $281,702
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$343,930$205,516▼ $138,414
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$414,737$558,025▲ $143,288
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$492,369$649,307▲ $156,938

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$36,347$23,997$60,344
Leasehold Improvements$25,187$22,185$47,372
Other Land Buildings$237$41,739$41,976
Other Assets Org$585--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Evan MarksExecutive DirecFT$122,292$122,292

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick BoltonChairman
Ann SheaDirector
Ben EdwardsDirector
Caitlin WegeDirector
Dan PingaroDirector
Joe BairdDirector
Kay TayganDirector
Mark MagieraDirector
Ryan WilsonDirector
Laura DonovanSecretary
Eric PaineTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,074,148
Program Service Revenue
$525,849
Investment Income
$4,510
Other Revenue
$22,443
All Other Contributions
$860,996
Change in Net Assets
$143,288

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$31,461Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions1$31,461-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,626,950
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$25,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,651,950
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,626,950
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$833,784
Other Expenses$649,878
Total Fundraising Expense$134,725
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$420,504$117,533$70,404$608,441
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$100,279$9,784$12,229$122,292
All Other Expenses$73,270$-20,151$18,118$71,237
Payroll Taxes$39,863$9,412$6,090$55,365
Other Employee Benefits$34,334$8,107$5,245$47,686
Insurance$23,103$2,888$2,888$28,879
Occupancy$20,806$2,861$2,341$26,008
Other Expenses$19,914$1,106$1,106$22,126
Travel$19,108$1,062$1,062$21,232
Depreciation Depletion$16,673$2,084$2,084$20,841
Advertising$9,299--$9,299
Office Expenses$5,595$699$699$6,993
Total Functional Expenses$1,197,978$150,959$134,725$1,483,662

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,508,662
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,483,662
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,483,662
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$25,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$45,443
Fundraising Gross Income$45,443
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Green Feast$258,595$45,443$45,443$0
Total Events$258,595$45,443$45,443-
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
Yes
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
Bret Babos
Title
Director of Operations
Signed
2018-07-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
16
Volunteers
450

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.”

The 1to1 Movement Acquisition Income

“Effective on march 1, 2017, the 1to1 movement(ein#45-4081036), a san diego based non-profit company, merged into the ecocenter inc. The net assets were transferred to the ecocenter inc. Per the plan of merger approved by the board of directors.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$649,307
Liabilities
$91,282
Net assets
$558,025
Revenue
$1,626,950
Expenses
$1,483,662
Net income
$143,288
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