Environmental Coalition Of South Seattle
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 09/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1613460
Organization Overview
Environmental Coalition Of South Seattle, operating under the name Ecoss, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ecoss employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecoss 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, Ecoss generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ECOSS EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS BUSINESSES AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN WATER: ECOSS' CLEAN WATER PROGRAMMING ADDRESSES STORMWATER POLLUTION IN THE PUGET SOUND REGION ALONGSIDE BUSINESS OWNERS, HOMEOWNERS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH INTENTIONAL EMPHASIS ON WORKING WITH IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND PEOPLE OF COLOR. THE MAJORITY OF THIS WORK CENTERS AROUND GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE (GSI). ECOSS PROVIDES CULTURALLY RELEVANT, MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION ON GSI; SUPPORTS PEOPLE IN OBTAINING GSI; AND RECRUITS AND HELPS TRAIN MULTICULTURAL CONTRACTORS TO INSTALL GSI.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: ECOSS WORKS WITH IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE AND OTHER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE PEOPLE TO BE OUTDOORS LEADERS AND STEWARDS OF THEIR ENVIRONMENT. THIS INCLUDES ASSESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND AMBITIONS, PROVIDING IN-LANGUAGE, CULTURALLY RELEVANT RESOURCES, AND LEADING ACTIVITIES AROUND OUTDOOR RECREATION, HABITAT RESTORATION, URBAN FORESTRY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH.GENERAL COORDINATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PROGRAM STAFF MEETINGS AND GENERAL TASKS THAT AFFECT ALL PROGRAMMING ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY.
CLEAN ENERGY: ECOSS WORKS WITH IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND OTHER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO CONDUCT OUTREACH, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY AROUND CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION, BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION AND OTHER DECARBONIZATION AND JUST TRANSITION EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: ECOSS WORKS WITH IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE OWNED/STAFFED BUSINESSES, MULTICULTURAL RESTAURANTS AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES TO ADDRESS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTE WASTE REDUCTION. WE PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SERVICES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES TO BUILD RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING CAPACITY VIA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janet Knox Board President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Endre Szalay Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Frances Kuo Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bruce Jones Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Len Barson Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Vicky Raya Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,631,227 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,354 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,410 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,851,581 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,967 |
| 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 | $1,855,548 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,444 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,874 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,397 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,184,696 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $82,669 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,971 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,380 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,680 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $32,223 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $187,779 |
| Advertising and promotion | $529 |
| Office expenses | $20,488 |
| Information technology | $17,834 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $106,735 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,712 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,372 |
| Insurance | $8,202 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,054,532 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $285,805 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $611,326 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $492,303 |
| 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 | $12,160 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,841 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $390,596 |
| Total assets | $1,803,031 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112,180 |
| 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 | $405,735 |
| Total liabilities | $517,915 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $999,022 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $286,094 |
| 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 | $1,803,031 |