Ecosystem Sciences Foundation is located in Boise, ID. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecosystem Sciences Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ecosystem Sciences Foundation generated $300.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $295.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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RIVER AND WATERSHED RESTORATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IDAHO FORESTS ECONOMIC EVALUATION AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT / LSR- ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES FOUNDATION IS DEVELOPING A GEODATABASE (GIS) OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS (IDL) IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS DESCRIBING OVER 100 STATE & PRIVATE FORESTRY PROGRAM FUNDED PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF IDAHO SINCE 2008. THIS DATA WILL HELP IDL EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF THEIR PROGRAMS ON IMPROVING FOREST HEALTH ACROSS IDAHO. ENGAGE KEY PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT STAKEHOLDERS IN BUILDING THE STATEWIDE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. THIS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS WILL EVALUATE IDAHOS PRIORITY LANDSCAPE AREAS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE IDAHO STATE FOREST ACTION PLAN AND COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PRODUCED BY THESE LANDSCAPES.
SILVER CREEK STREAMFLOW FORECAST MODELING / BSU / NIFA - COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES IS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE WATER ALLOCATION NEEDS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR STAKEHOLDERS IN THE SILVER CREEK AND BIG WOOD RIVER WATERSHED. SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES ARE CHALLENGED BY HYDROLOGIC EXTREMES, WATER AVAILABILITY, IRRIGATION NEEDS, AND WATER QUALITY ISSUES. THIS PROJECT WILL CONSIDER THE RELATIONSHIPS OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER INTERACTIONS, WATER AVAILABILITY, AND AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM HEALTH TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF MANAGEMENT APPROACHES THAT CAN BALANCE AGRICULTURAL AND ECOLOGICAL NEEDS. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE USDA, AGRICULTURAL FOOD RESEARCH INITIATIVE FOUNDATION AND APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAM.
SILVER CREEK PROGRAM - SINCE 2011, ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES FOUNDATION HASLED THE FORMATION OF THE SILVER CREEK ANNUAL MONITORING AND REPORTINGPROGRAM AS PART OF THE ALLIANCE; AN ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION-MINDEDLANDOWNERS WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO PRACTICE AND PROMOTE ECOLOGICALLYAND ECONOMICALLY SOUND LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT IN THE SILVER CREEKWATERSHED OF IDAHO. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES IN A WIDE VARIETY OF EFFORTS,INCLUDING RESOURCE MONITORING, RESEARCH, AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCEMANAGEMENT, TO BENEFIT THE AREAS WORKING LANDSCAPES, STREAMS, WILDLIFEAND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES.
WOOD RIVER VALLEY FOREST ENHANCEMENT WRV- THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY FOREST ENHANCEMENT COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES FOUNDATION AND IS LED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS IN COOPERATION WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE. THE PROJECT OCCURS IN THREE PHASES; A TREE CANOPY ASSESSMENT OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY; FOUR COMMUNITY AND URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR THE CITIES OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY; AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ON-THE-GROUND ACTIONS (TREE PLANTING, HAZARDOUS FUELS TREATMENTS AND OTHER ACTIONS).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Derek Risso Board Member | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Tim Maguire Secretary | Officer | 11 | $0 |
Zach Hill President | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $75,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $75,250 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $225,003 |
Investment income | $57 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $300,310 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,078 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,165 |
Fees for services: Management | $242,368 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $422 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,262 |
All other expenses | $6,822 |
Total functional expenses | $295,020 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,169 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,036 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $47,753 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $112,958 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,460 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $20,460 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,498 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $112,958 |