Civic Intelligence

Ecostudio Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-1730274

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Aug 08, 2024

Organization ProfileECOSTUDIOFOUNDATION.ORG
PO Box 359Syracuse, NY 13205

(504) 266-3991

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$70,000

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Down

$168,264

Down $85,754 (-34%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$168,264

Down $85,754 (-34%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$709,056

Down $120,909 (-15%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$794,810

Up $189,583 (+31%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$85,754

Down $310,492 (-138%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$168,264
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$168,264
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

2023

Revenue$709,056
Expenses$794,810
Net Income-$85,754
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Aug 8, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$709,056
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$254,018$164,696▼ $89,322
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$2,068-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,500-
Total Assets$254,018$168,264▼ $85,754
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$254,018$168,264▼ $85,754
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$254,018$168,264▼ $85,754
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$254,018$168,264▼ $85,754

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,068--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lori S EspinozaDirector Global LearningFT$70,000$70,000
Marley StuartExecutive DirectorFT$67,031$67,031

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary AbbruzzeseDirector
Natalie EspinozaDirector and Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$100
Program Service Revenue
$708,246
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$709
All Other Contributions
$100
Change in Net Assets
$-85,754
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$631,194
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$155,616
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$612,979$371-$613,350
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$149,963-$149,963
Grants to Domestic Orgs$8,000--$8,000
Other Employee Benefits-$5,653-$5,653
Travel$2,291$1,807-$4,098
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,991-$3,991
Insurance-$2,237-$2,237
Office Expenses$307$319-$626
Other Expenses$1,346$575-$575
Fees for Services Legal-$520-$520
All Other Expenses-$165-$165
Advertising-$80-$80
Total Functional Expenses$624,923$169,887$0$794,810
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Orchid Conservation AllianceEncinitas, CA-Protect Threatened Forests$8,000
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$423,216
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, marley stuart.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ecostudio Foundation
EIN
87-1730274
Address
PO BOX 359, SYRACUSE, NY 13205

Signing Officer

Name
Marley Stuart
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
5042663991
Signed
2024-08-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marley Stuart
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Living Abroad Tax Services
Address
PO BOX 528, SALEM, MO 65560
Preparer
Michael Lindstrom
Phone
8064290260
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Andean study program $423216agencia de viajes y turismo ninfatour $34440cabanas san isidro $5841mandari panga jungle expedition $42269sani lodge $6312santa lucia cloud forest reserve $31972”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$168,264
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$168,264
Revenue
$709,056
Expenses
$794,810
Net income
-$85,754
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.00$1.07$5.27$5.88$0.62
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.00$1.68$7.09$7.95$0.86
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.00$2.54$8.30$6.05$2.25