Civic Intelligence

Ecology Center

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 94-1703351

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 14, 2016

Organization Profilewww.ecologycenter.org

View Organization Page

1231 2nd StreetBerkeley, CA 94710

(510) 526-1131

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

48th percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$148,772

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.5% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

88th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$4,853,340

Up $1,023,196 (+27%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$2,687,376

Up $132,571 (+5.2%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$2,165,964

Up $890,625 (+70%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,895,501

Up $719,296 (+14%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$5,761,698

Up $749,067 (+15%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$133,803

Down $29,771 (-18%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $3,309,054Liabilities 2010: $1,573,868Net Assets 2010: $1,735,1862010Assets 2011: $3,100,266Liabilities 2011: $1,208,714Net Assets 2011: $1,891,5522011Assets 2012: $3,578,579Liabilities 2012: $1,605,847Net Assets 2012: $1,972,7322012Assets 2013: $4,042,492Liabilities 2013: $1,656,310Net Assets 2013: $2,386,1822013Assets 2014: $3,830,144Liabilities 2014: $1,275,339Net Assets 2014: $2,554,8052014Assets 2015: $4,853,340Liabilities 2015: $2,165,964Net Assets 2015: $2,687,3762015Assets 2016: $4,784,221Liabilities 2016: $1,956,173Net Assets 2016: $2,828,0482016Assets 2017: $4,792,373Liabilities 2017: $1,668,176Net Assets 2017: $3,124,1972017Assets 2018: $5,117,364Liabilities 2018: $1,820,007Net Assets 2018: $3,297,3572018Assets 2019: $5,427,282Liabilities 2019: $2,236,336Net Assets 2019: $3,190,9462019Assets 2020: $5,209,969Liabilities 2020: $2,325,736Net Assets 2020: $2,884,2332020Assets 2021: $7,185,570Liabilities 2021: $3,376,599Net Assets 2021: $3,808,9712021Assets 2022: $7,578,376Liabilities 2022: $3,881,782Net Assets 2022: $3,696,5942022Assets 2023: $7,563,699Liabilities 2023: $3,517,792Net Assets 2023: $4,045,9072023Assets 2024: $8,844,960Liabilities 2024: $4,432,725Net Assets 2024: $4,412,2352024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$4,853,340
Liabilities$2,165,964
Net Assets$2,687,376
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $4,557,5432010Expenses 2011: $4,629,8012011Revenue 2012: $4,385,702Expenses 2012: $4,287,775Net Income 2012: $97,9272012Revenue 2013: $4,840,770Expenses 2013: $4,414,990Net Income 2013: $425,7802013Revenue 2014: $5,176,205Expenses 2014: $5,012,631Net Income 2014: $163,5742014Revenue 2015: $5,895,501Expenses 2015: $5,761,698Net Income 2015: $133,8032015Revenue 2016: $6,908,964Expenses 2016: $6,764,493Net Income 2016: $144,4712016Revenue 2017: $7,598,152Expenses 2017: $7,302,188Net Income 2017: $295,9642017Revenue 2018: $8,026,530Expenses 2018: $7,850,973Net Income 2018: $175,5572018Revenue 2019: $8,615,001Expenses 2019: $8,734,832Net Income 2019: -$119,8312019Revenue 2020: $8,954,918Expenses 2020: $9,272,242Net Income 2020: -$317,3242020Revenue 2021: $13,640,615Expenses 2021: $12,708,660Net Income 2021: $931,9552021Revenue 2022: $14,736,227Expenses 2022: $14,821,226Net Income 2022: -$84,9992022Revenue 2023: $15,921,962Expenses 2023: $15,575,637Net Income 2023: $346,3252023Revenue 2024: $18,141,347Expenses 2024: $17,773,012Net Income 2024: $368,3352024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$5,895,501
Expenses$5,761,698
Net Income$133,803
Open 2015 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 14, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$6,051,123
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Inspiring and building a sustainable, healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond.

The Ecology Center provides the public with reliable information, hands-on training, tools, referrals, strategies, infrastructure and models for sustainable living. Our programs allow people to adopt practices that are environmentally responsible.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,165,912$1,908,262▲ $742,350
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$838,609-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,388,436$742,402▼ $646,034
Pledges and Grants Receivable$147,336$245,604▲ $98,268
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$422,021$216,576▼ $205,445
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$81,749$75,342▼ $6,407
Inventories for Sale or Use$75,176$59,055▼ $16,121
Accounts Receivable-$0-
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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$3,830,144$4,853,340▲ $1,023,196
Other Assets Total$549,514$767,490▲ $217,976
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$991,962$1,795,102▲ $803,140
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$271,182$361,250▲ $90,068
Other Liabilities$12,195$9,612▼ $2,583
Total Liabilities$1,275,339$2,165,964▲ $890,625
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,453,864$2,588,760▲ $134,896
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$100,941$98,616▼ $2,325
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,554,805$2,687,376▲ $132,571
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,830,144$4,853,340▲ $1,023,196

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,707,738$2,349,622$4,057,360
Buildings$132,191$222,629$354,820
Land$57,227-$57,227
Other Land Buildings$11,106$31,960$43,066
Leasehold Improvements-$37,703$37,703
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Martin BourqueExecutive DirectorFT$131,422$17,350$148,772
Deborah BeyeaDeputy DirectorFT$107,550$13,604$121,154
Raquel Pinder-HughesPresidentPT$35,800-$35,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elisa BatistaBoard Member
Ladan SobhaniBoard Member
Michele GeeBoard Member
Becca PragerSecretary
Chuck TellerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Hunger Action Los AngelesFarmers Mkt Services961 S Mariposa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006$230,026
Sustainable Economic Enterprises-LAFarmers Mkt Services6225 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028$184,289
Pacific Coast Farmers MarketFarmers Mkt Services5060 Commercial Circle Ste A, Concord, CA 94520$133,332
Heart of the City Farmers MarketFarmers Mkt Services1182 Market Street Ste 412, San Francsico, CA 94102$120,210
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,095,251
Program Service Revenue
$446,824
Investment Income
$15,446
Other Revenue
$337,980
All Other Contributions
$449,890
Change in Net Assets
$133,803

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,895,501
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-1,232
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,894,269
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,895,501
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,012,184
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,726,340
Total Fundraising Expense$158,166
Professional Fundraising Fees$23,174
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,422,353$346,391$78,083$1,846,827
Fees for Services Other$873,830$70,710$4,626$949,166
Other Employee Benefits$417,912$68,536$7,061$493,509
Depreciation Depletion$348,420$11,931-$360,351
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$35,800$131,422-$167,222
All Other Expenses$957,831$-827,572$31,013$161,272
Payroll Taxes$117,889$36,877$5,819$160,585
Other Expenses$113,171$924$6,626$113,171
Office Expenses$63,614$35,113$979$99,706
Occupancy$70,974$28,643-$99,617
Pension Plan Contributions$40,637$16,816$744$58,197
Insurance$31,808$24,831-$56,639
Interest$53,239$2,144-$55,383
Fees for Services Accounting$220$34,093-$34,313
Travel$25,870$1,834$41$27,745
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$23,174$23,174
Fees for Services Legal$1,375$5,170-$6,545
Conferences and Meetings$3,048$2,217-$5,265
Total Functional Expenses$5,603,532$0$158,166$5,761,698

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,761,698
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,761,698
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,761,698
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$23,174
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
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
Capital Lease$9,612
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

“Tax information is sent to auditor by the Senior Accountant. Completed 990 is sent back to the Senior Accountant and reviewed by the Deputy Director and Executive Director. Form 990 is signed by the Executive Director and filed electronically by auditor.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Possible conflicts are discussed by the Exec Board and controls are set up to avoid conflict and/or recommend changes in procedure.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors periodically reviews the compensation of the Executive Director based on independent regional compensation surveys, and the compensation of other Executive Directors of comparable organizations as reported in job announcements and on the 990 forms of other organizations. The Executive Committee may propose adjustments to the full Board of Directors for approval.”

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

“990 also available online to the public via various websites such as www.guidestar.com; other information available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ecology Center
EIN
94-1703351
Phone
5105261131
Address
1231 2ND STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710

Signing Officer

Name
Martin Bourque
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2016-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
59
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Randolph Scott & Company Cpas Inc
Address
1 COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 101, NOVATO, CA 94949-6193
Preparer
Giulietta Camden
Phone
4158838090
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 579 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0271182
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0361250
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0The Ecology Center provides the public with reliable information, hands-on training, tools, referrals, strategies, infrastructure and models for sustainable living. Our programs allow people to adopt practices that are environmentally responsible.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0449890
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt031013
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0-827572
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0957831
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0161272
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0false
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Deborah Beyea
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum05105261131
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01231 2nd Street
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Berkeley
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd094710
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt01388436
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0742402
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt04
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0131422
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt035800
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0167222
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02217
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03048
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt05265
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt0184289
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt1230026
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt2133332
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt3120210
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt06225 W Sunset Blvd
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1961 S Mariposa Avenue
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt25060 Commercial Circle Ste A
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt31182 Market Street Ste 412
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0Los Angeles
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm1Los Angeles
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm2Concord
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm3San Francsico
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd3CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd090028
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd190006
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd294520
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd394102
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Sustainable Economic Enterprises-LA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Hunger Action Los Angeles
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2Pacific Coast Farmers Market
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3Heart of the City Farmers Market
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0Farmers Mkt Services
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc1Farmers Mkt Services
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc2Farmers Mkt Services
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc3Farmers Mkt Services
IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt0155622
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt05095251
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt015446
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt03012184
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0337980
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0446824
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0133803
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt02726340
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt05761698
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0158166
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt023174
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt05895501
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011931
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0348420
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0360351
IRS990/Desc0Internal Programs include Recycling Program and other internal programs: Recycling: The Center operates the residential curbside recycling program for the City of Berkeley. Curbside recycling collections is a key form of waste reduction and diverts recycling materials from incinerators and landfills. The Center also educates on the ecological benefits of recycling.Other Internal Programs: The center also operates the following programs: * Education and Engagement program to provide environmental resource information and educate the public on sustainable living practices.* Store to supply the community with a unique and hard-to-find selection of environmental products, gifts, books, and other resources. * A Youth Environmental Academy to educate and prepare the next generation of environmental leaders.* Farmer's Market to provide a market for small scale regional farmers by linking them to urban communities and to promote and educate the community about sustainable agriculture. * Farm Fresh Choice to improve the health of residents of South and West Berkeley by increasing access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt059
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt05188567
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd0true
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0true
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt034093
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0220
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt034313
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05170
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01375
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt06545
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt04626
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt070710
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0873830
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0949166
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt023174
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt023174
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt05.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt15.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt25.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt35.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt45.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt55.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt640.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt740.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt617350
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt713604
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Raquel Pinder-Hughes
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Chuck Teller
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Becca Prager
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Ladan Sobhani
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Elisa Batista
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Michele Gee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Martin Bourque
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Deborah Beyea
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt035800
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt6131422
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt7107550
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Executive Dir.
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Deputy Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr01969
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt06
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt04564371
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt06051123
IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt0399349
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt05
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt02
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt024831
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt031808
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt056639
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02144
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt053239
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt055383
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt075176
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt059055
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt015446
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt015446
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt0422021
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt0216576
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt044
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt02641914
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt01165912
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt01908262
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt04550176
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0true
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt080990
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0The Ecology Center provides the public with reliable information, hands-on training, tools, referrals, strategies, infrastructure and models for sustainable living. Our programs allow people to adopt practices that are environmentally responsible.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/BOYAmt0991962
IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/EOYAmt01795102
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt02554805
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt02687376
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0243727
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0243727
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt0-1232
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt028643
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt070974
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt099617
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0979
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt035113
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt063614
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt099706
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt0549514
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0767490
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt07061
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt068536
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0417912
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0493509
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Participant Support Costs
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Repair & Maintenance
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Printing and Publications
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Fuel
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt06626
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09920
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1924
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0506619
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1409551
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2109371
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt3113171
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0506619
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1419471
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2116921
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt3113171
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt012195
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt09612
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Other Revenue
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt094253
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt094253
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt094253
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt078083
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0346391
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01422353
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01846827
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt05819
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt036877
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0117889
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0160585
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt0744
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016816
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt040637
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt058197
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0147336
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0245604
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt081749
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt075342
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0true
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Fees for Service
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0446824
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0446824
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Fiscally Sponsored Projects: The Center supports community groups focused on activities that promote the Center's mission by providing fiscal sponsorship.The Special Projects consist of Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters, Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative, Berkeley Area Seed Interchange Library, Environmental Literacy Curriculum Project, Indigenous Permaculture Project, West Berkeley Aliance for Clear Air and Safe Jobs, and Greywater Action.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0414965
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt04469068
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt015106
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt02363205
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0349150
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0342881
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0163574
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt02605125
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt05012631
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt044301
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt05176205
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0133803
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt0446824
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0838609
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt05095251
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt04469068
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt04097802
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt03651032
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt04064735
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt021377888
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt015446
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt015106
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt014629
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt026453
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt015285
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt086919
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0846173
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0743992
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0860400
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0498034
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0591637
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt03540236
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt015446
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt015106
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt014629
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt026453
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt015285

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,853,340
Liabilities
$2,165,964
Net assets
$2,687,376
Revenue
$5,895,501
Expenses
$5,761,698
Net income
$133,803
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.84$4.43$4.41$18.1$17.8$0.37
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.56$3.52$4.05$15.9$15.6$0.35
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.58$3.88$3.70$14.7$14.8$0.08
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.19$3.38$3.81$13.6$12.7$0.93
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.21$2.33$2.88$8.95$9.27$0.32
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.43$2.24$3.19$8.62$8.73$0.12
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.12$1.82$3.30$8.03$7.85$0.18
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.79$1.67$3.12$7.60$7.30$0.30
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.78$1.96$2.83$6.91$6.76$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.85$2.17$2.69$5.90$5.76$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.83$1.28$2.55$5.18$5.01$0.16
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.04$1.66$2.39$4.84$4.41$0.43
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.58$1.61$1.97$4.39$4.29$0.10
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.10$1.21$1.89$4.63
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.31$1.57$1.74$4.56