Ecology Action Center
- Assets
- $743.0k
- Revenue
- $827.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Normal, IL
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 37-1157100
Organization Overview
Ecology Action Center is located in Normal, IL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Ecology Action Center employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecology Action Center 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 06/2023, Ecology Action Center generated $827.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $467.2k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOLID WASTE - THE ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER IS THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY FOR MCLEAN COUNTY, THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, AND THE TOWN OF NORMAL, AND RECEIVES FUNDING THROUGH THE MCLEAN COUNTY SOLID WASTE FUND. THE EAC HELPS RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES REDUCE WASTE, INCREASE RECYCLING, AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE THROUGH NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. OUR RECYCLE COACH APP HELPS PEOPLE PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTE, SENDS ALERTS ABOUT UPCOMING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, AND CAN SYNC TO RESIDENTS' CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS TO REMIND THEM WHEN TO PUT THEIR BINS OUT. THE APP HAS OVER 9500 USERS AND 250,000+ INTERACTIONS ANNUALLY. EAC STAFF PRESENT RECYCLING PROGRAMS TO ALL THE 4TH GRADE CLASSROOMS IN THE COMMUNITY, REACHING AROUND 1,200 YOUTH A YEAR. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON BACKYARD COMPOSTING, AND A COMMUNITY COMPOSTING PROGRAM WITH 242 SUBSCRIBERS.
ENERGY - THE ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER OFFERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AROUND ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY THROUGH THE BN ENERGY BRIGHT HOME AND SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE UTILITIES, AND THROUGH GRANT AWARDS. IN 2022 THE EAC PROVIDED 36 HOME ENERGY CONSULTATIONS FOR BLOOMINGTON AND NORMAL RESIDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, EAC PROVIDED DETAILED ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTATIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 26 HOUSEHOLDS. OUR ENERGY PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 470 MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, EVENTS, PHONE INQUIRIES, AND HOME ENERGY CONSULTATIONS, AND REACHED COMMUNITY MEMBERS 207,208 TIMES THROUGH MEDIA COVERAGE, ADVERTISEMENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OUR WEBSITE.
WATER - THE ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF STORM WATER RUNOFF POLLUTION AND PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE REDUCE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO WATER POLLUTION. THE EAC PROMOTES CLEAN WATER PROTECTION AND WATERSHED AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR ALL THIRD-GRADE CLASSROOMS IN MCLEAN COUNTY, THE YARD SMART PROGRAM, STORM DRAIN STENCILING, THE MCLEANWATER.ORG WATERSHED CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE, RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS, AN ANNUAL CREEK AND TRAIL CLEAN-UP EVENT, THE SUGAR CREEK STEWARDS, SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MESSAGING, AND REMINDING OUR COMMUNITY TO CURB THEIR LEAVES IN THE FALL. REACHED OVER 577 STUDENTS WITH CLASSROOM PROGRAMS, AND HAD 240,998 INTERACTIONS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT CLEAN WATER CONTENT. SOLD 17 RAIN BARRELS IN ADDITION TO HELPING 5 RESIDENTS BUILD THEIR OWN THROUGH WORKSHOPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike O'grady President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Carl Teichman Past-President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Jay Ivers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Nancy Armstrong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Charles Bristow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Jason Comfort Ex-Officio | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $24,169 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $416,770 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $190,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $440,939 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $371,014 |
| Investment income | $2,816 |
| 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 | $8,949 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $827,328 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $172,013 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,441 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $84,777 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,012 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,892 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,350 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $54,333 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,097 |
| Office expenses | $38,140 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,207 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,542 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,059 |
| Insurance | $7,381 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $467,207 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $296,237 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $223,694 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $33,022 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $190,000 |
| Total assets | $742,953 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,762 |
| 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 | $3,762 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $466,920 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $272,271 |
| 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 | $742,953 |