Civic Intelligence

Ecostudio Foundation

EIN 87-1730274 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

Our mission is to unite conservation, education, and the arts for a more just world. We pledge to support conservation efforts in the worlds most crucial ecosystems and advocate for the rights of those whose lands and lives are endangered by environmental threats.

86 Haven Ave No 52New York, NY 10032

ecostudiofoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B90 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B90 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

18th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$26,808

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.1% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B90 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$106,760

Down $61,504 (-37%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$106,760

Down $61,504 (-37%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$526,946

Down $182,110 (-26%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$588,450

Down $206,360 (-26%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$61,504

Up $24,250 (+28%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $254,018Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $254,0182022Assets 2023: $168,264Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $168,2642023Assets 2024: $106,760Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $106,7602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$106,760
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$106,760

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $829,965Expenses 2022: $605,227Net Income 2022: $224,7382022Revenue 2023: $709,056Expenses 2023: $794,810Net Income 2023: -$85,7542023Revenue 2024: $526,946Expenses 2024: $588,450Net Income 2024: -$61,5042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$526,946
Expenses$588,450
Net Income-$61,504

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$526,946
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to unite conservation, education, and the arts for a more just world. We pledge to support conservation efforts in the worlds most crucial ecosystems and advocate for the rights of those whose lands and lives are endangered by environmental threats.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$164,696$103,192▼ $61,504
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,068$2,068→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,500$1,500→ $0
Total Assets$168,264$106,760▼ $61,504
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$168,264$106,760▼ $61,504
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$168,264$106,760▼ $61,504
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$168,264$106,760▼ $61,504

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,068--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lori S EspinozaDirector Global LearningPT$26,808$26,808
Marley StuartExecutive DirectorFT$23,745$23,745

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary AbbruzzeseDirector
Natalie EspinozaDirector and Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$23,706
Program Service Revenue
$502,873
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$367
All Other Contributions
$23,706
Change in Net Assets
$-61,504
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$521,011
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$66,439
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$488,071$267-$488,338
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$59,656-$59,656
Insurance$4,278$4,278-$8,556
Travel$6,770$1,721-$8,491
Other Employee Benefits-$6,783-$6,783
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,450-$3,450
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,000--$1,000
All Other Expenses$267$267-$534
Other Expenses$480$2,049-$480
Fees for Services Legal-$62-$62
Total Functional Expenses$506,674$81,776$0$588,450
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Orchid Conservation AllianceEncinitas, CA-Protect Threatened Forests$1,000
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Lori EspinozaSpouse Owner Andean Study ProgramsAsp Handles All Logistics in EcuadorNo$314,095
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
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
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

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

Lori swanson espinoza and natalia espinoza are mother and daughter. Lori swanson espinoza is married to the owner of andean study programs in ecuador which is one of the organizations that ecostudio foundation contracts for administering student programs in ecuador.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

Governing body will review and accept tax return prior to filing

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

Conflict of interest policy reviewed and signed by the four directors on june 16 2021 outlines the procedures to detect, determine, address and resolve any conflicts of interest and includes direction on compensation and annual statements.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

All documents are available on our website and upon request as submitted to the executive director, lori swanson.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ecostudio Foundation
EIN
87-1730274
In Care Of
% LORI S ESPINOZA
Phone
9176368437
Address
86 HAVEN AVE NO 52, NEW YORK, NY 10032

Signing Officer

Name
Lori S Espinoza
Title
Director Global Learning
Phone
9176368437
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lori S Espinoza
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Living Abroad Tax Services LLC
Address
PO BOX 528, SALEM, MO 65560
Preparer
Michael Lindstrom
Phone
5732479373
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

Andean study program $314095 agencia de viajes y turismo ninfatour $35000 cabanas san isidro $18758 mandari panga jungle expedition $36650 sani lodge $19617 santa lucia cloud forest reserve $17567 hosteria mandala $2204 lava lodge $8678 servicios hoteleros y turisticos red booby $2660

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE FOUR DIRECTORS ON JUNE 16 2021 OUTLINES THE PROCEDURES TO DETECT, DETERMINE, ADDRESS AND RESOLVE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND INCLUDES DIRECTION ON COMPENSATION AND ANNUAL STATEMENTS.
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