Society For Ecological Restoration Inc
- Assets
- $880.6k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1647554
Organization Overview
Society For Ecological Restoration Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1993. As of 12/2021, Society For Ecological Restoration Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For Ecological Restoration Inc 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 12/2021, Society For Ecological Restoration Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SER ADVANCES THE SCIENCE, PRACTICE AND POLICY OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TO SUSTAIN BIODIVERSITY, IMPROVE RESILIENCE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE, AND RE-ESTABLISH AN ECOLOGICALLY HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION: SER IS PARTNERING WITH THE US BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE FORT BELKNAP INDIAN COMMUNITY (MONTANA) TO IMPLEMENT A MULTI-YEAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION. THIS PROJECT WORKS TO IMPLEMENT THE US-BLM'S SEEDS OF SUCCESS PROGRAM. IT UTILIZES A COMMUNITY FELLOWS PROGRAM TO TRAIN LOCAL AND AT-RISK YOUTH IN BOTANICAL AND TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AND TO INTRODUCE THEM TO THE POTENTIAL FOR A CAREER IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN THE PROJECT ARE NATIVE AMERICANS, AND THE FOCUS OF THE PROJECT IS NATIVE PLANT DOCUMENTATION AND NATIVE SEED COLLECTION FOR FUTURE GRASSLAND AND BISON RESTORATION PROGRAMS.
SER2021: NINTH WORLD CONFERENCE ON ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (VIRTUAL): SER HOSTS A BIENNIAL WORLD CONFERENCE ON ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, BRINGING TOGETHER THE WORLD'S LEADING RESEARCHERS, PRACTITIONERS, LAND MANAGERS, AND OTHER RESTORATION EXPERTS TO DISCUSS NEW AND EMERGING SCIENCE, PRACTICE, AND POLICY ISSUES IN RESTORATION. BECAUSE OF COVID19, SER2021 WAS HELD ENTIRELY VIRTUALLY, ENABLING US TO REACH A MUCH WIDER AUDIENCE. MORE THAN 1400 PEOPLE REGISTERED FOR THIS MULTI-DAY KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND NETWORKING EVENT THAT FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, SYMPOSIA AND OTHER ORAL PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS, COMMUNITY DIALOGS, VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS AND MORE.
CERTIFICATION: SER'S CERTIFIED ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PRACTITIONER (CERP) PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2017, CREDENTIALS RESTORATION PRACTITIONERS AND PRACTITIONERS IN TRAINING WHO MEET CORE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS. WHILE ACTUAL PROJECTS ARE NOT AUDITED ON THE GROUND, APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SEVERAL SAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH ARE REVIEWED FOR CONSISTENCY WITH SER'S INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS, AND WHICH HELP CERTIFICATION REVIEWERS ASSESS IF THE APPLICANTS ARE LIKELY TO UPHOLD AND IMPLEMENT BEST RESTORATION PRACTICES IN THEIR PROJECTS. TO DATE SER HAS CERTIFIED MORE THAN 500 PRACTITIONERS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethanie Walder Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $120,000 |
Christina Eisenberg Director At Large (07/2018-06/2022) | Trustee | 40 | $108,858 |
Laura Graham Regional Rep - Asia (07/2020-06/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Officers Officers | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Jim Hallett Vice Chair (07/2021-06/23) | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Kingsley Dixson Vice Chair (7/2018-06/2021) | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $297,729 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $58,871 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $363,832 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $288,159 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $720,432 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $609,827 |
| Investment income | $14,059 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $686 |
| 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 | $1,623,996 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,383 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $250 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $23,108 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,858 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $389,624 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,454 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,738 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,562 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $705 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,341 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,355 |
| Fees for services: Other | $585,903 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,417 |
| Office expenses | $213 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,447 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $64,751 |
| Interest | $560 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $428 |
| Insurance | $11,499 |
| All other expenses | $3,063 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,384,338 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,282 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,830 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $260,544 |
| 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 | $12,065 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $425,085 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $5,839 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $880,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,087 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $94,303 |
| 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 | $5,603 |
| Other liabilities | $12,389 |
| Total liabilities | $144,382 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $685,922 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,341 |
| 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 | $880,645 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Society For Ecological Restoration Inc has awarded $16,857 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Westford, MA PURPOSE: Organizational Developement | $11,267 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Organizational Developement | $5,590 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Society For Ecological Restoration Inc has recieved totaling $2,525.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aronson Foundation Rhinecliff, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,033,661 |
| Earnings | $20,626 |
| Admin Expense | $5,979 |
| Other Expense | $106,000 |
| Ending Balance | $942,308 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Alliance For Climate Protection Washington, DC | $25,753,907 | $26,022,257 |
American Forest Foundation Washington, DC | $171,629,003 | $11,420,300 |
National Recreation & Park Association Ashburn, VA | $21,753,457 | $20,081,113 |
Verra Washington, DC | $50,492,463 | $40,505,459 |
National Association Of Conservation Districts Inc Washington, DC | $5,732,801 | $17,170,810 |
Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DC | $50,941,400 | $35,132,276 |
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