The Community Ecology Institute
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Columbia, MD
- Founding
- 01/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-0954815
Organization Overview
The Community Ecology Institute is located in Columbia, MD. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Community Ecology Institute employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Ecology Institute 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 12/2022, Community Ecology Institute generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $724.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 53.4% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE THRIVE TOGETHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CEI OFFERS FOUR CORE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS:-A COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES IN NATURE (CFIN): THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREQUENT, FUN AND FRIENDLY NATURE-BASED EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY THE ENTIRE FAMILY - CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. -ROOTS & WINGS LEARNING COMMUNITY: THE MISSION IS TO OFFER SUPPLEMENTAL EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION FOR HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN THAT NURTURES A DEEP CONNECTION TO SELF, COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PROGRAMMING THAT EMPHASIZES CREATIVITY, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND HANDS-ON, NATURE-BASED EXPLORATION.-GREEN SEEDS INTERNSHIP: THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH-SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ACROSS A RANGE OF SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL THEMES.-NOURISHING GARDENS: THE MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LAWNS INTO GARDENS THAT NOURISH OUR FAMILIES, THE COMMUNITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TWO-FOLD: (1) INSTALLING FOOD AND POLLINATOR GARDENS IN YARDS, COMMUNITY SPACES, AND WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES, AND (2) PROVIDING A GREEN-INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM BRINGS THE BENEFITS, LEARNING, AND EXPERIENCE OF FREETOWN FARM DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT DOORS OF OUR NEIGHBORS.
FREETOWN FARM: IN 2019, CEI PURCHASED A 6.4 ACRE ORGANIC FARM IN OUR HOMETOWN OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND. WE HAVE CREATED A COMMUNITY CENTER ON THIS UNIQUE PROPERTY WHERE PEOPLE CAN LEARN THROUGH HANDS ON EXPERIENCES ABOUT HOW THEY CAN HAVE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, MORE CONNECTED AND SUSTAINABLE LIVES. WE ARE ACTIVELY FARMING THIS PROPERTY AND COLLABORATIVELY GROW TONS OF PRODUCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY EACH YEAR WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION AND PROVISION OF FOOD TO THOSE WHO ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY.
IN DECEMBER 2022, CEI BECAME THE NEW OWNER AND STEWARD OF THE GREEN FARMACY GARDEN, A UNIQUE TEACHING GARDEN BASED ON THE WORK OF WORLD-RENOWNED ETHNOBOTANIST DR. JAMES A. DUKE, WHO CURATED MORE THAN 300 PLANT SPECIES TRADITIONALLY USED AND/OR RESEARCHED FOR THEIR MEDICINAL PROPERTIES. THE 6.08-ACRE PROPERTY IS IN FULTON, MARYLAND, APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CEI'S FREETOWN FARM LOCATION AND WILL BE USED TO FURTHER OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chiara D'amore Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $96,000 |
Jean Silver-Isenstadt President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Monica Lewis Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Patrick Curtis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chelsea Clark Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $21,945 |
Tonya Aikens Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $906,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $596,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,502,213 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $244,780 |
| Investment income | $185 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,500 |
| 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 | $27,943 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,780,394 |
| 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. | $136,442 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,910 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $78,012 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,341 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,709 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,290 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $125 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $303,520 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,408 |
| Office expenses | $119,755 |
| Information technology | $6,333 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,221 |
| Travel | $1,858 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,132 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,981 |
| Insurance | $5,085 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $724,212 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,072 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $5,357 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,414,358 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,964,787 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,000 |
| 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 | $170,021 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $180,021 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,447,816 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $336,950 |
| 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 | $1,964,787 |