Ecostudies Institute is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ecostudies Institute employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecostudies 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, Ecostudies Institute generated $3.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 139.9% 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
ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE SPECIES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEMS. OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FACES COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC THREATS WHICH WE ADDRESS WITH EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, CONSERVATION RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC, SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL AND LASTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SPECIES AND HABITATS WE SUPPORT. BECAUSE ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION IS VITALLY LINKED TO COMMUNITY, WE WORK TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. IN PARTICULAR, WE RECOGNIZE THE INEXTRICABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS AND SEEK TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT THAT RELATIONSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ASSISTED FEDERAL (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, US. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE) , STATE (WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE), AND COUNTY AGENCIES, TRIBAL PARTNERS (STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS) AND OTHER NON-PROFITS (AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY, POINT BLUE) ORGANIZATION ON ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING SPECIES AND HABITAT RECOVERY ACTIONS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. WE WORKED IN VARIOUS IMPERILED ECOSYSTEME INCLUDING PRAIRIE-OAK, ESTUARINE, COASTAL, AND SHRUB-STEPPE TO IMPLEMENT AVIAN CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND PRESCRIBED FIRE, SCIENCE, AND PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITES. THESE ACTIVITES INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ONGOING COORDINATION, PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION FOR SPECIES AND HABITAT MONITORING AND RESTORATION (INCLUDING SPRAYING INVASIVE PLANTS, PRESCRIBED FIRE, AND SEEDING NATIVE PLANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Yaeger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Casey Dennehy President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Charlie Otoole Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Kerri Wheeler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Gary Slater Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $92,871 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,430,551 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,609 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $66,995 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,501,160 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $569,203 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,417 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,101,467 |
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. | $78,803 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,248,082 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $110,393 |
Payroll taxes | $134,252 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,745 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $356,381 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $26,001 |
Information technology | $13,560 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,931 |
Travel | $67,098 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $74,530 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,730 |
Insurance | $30,987 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,576,219 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,923 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,024 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $854,263 |
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 | $872 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $330,019 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $77,023 |
Total assets | $1,461,124 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $484,714 |
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 | $79,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $70,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $93,698 |
Total liabilities | $727,412 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $723,881 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,831 |
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 | $1,461,124 |