Ecology Center

Organization Overview

Ecology Center is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ecology Center employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecology 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 12/2021, Ecology Center generated $13.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% 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.

Since 2017, Ecology Center has awarded 188 individual grants totaling $16,666,291. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ECOLOGY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND BUILD A SUSTAINABLE AND JUST FUTURE FOR THE EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA, AND BEYOND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INTERNAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND OTHER INTERNAL PROGRAMS:RECYCLING: THE CENTER OPERATES THE RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BERKELEY. CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTIONS IS A KEY FORM OF WASTE REDUCTION AND DIVERTS RECYCLING MATERIALS FROM INCINERATORS AND LANDFILLS. THE CENTER ALSO EDUCATES ON THE ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF RECYCLING.OTHER INTERNAL PROGRAMS: THE CENTER ALSO OPERATES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:* EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INFORMATION AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES.* STORE TO SUPPLY THE COMMUNITY WITH A UNIQUE AND HARD-TO-FIND SELECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, GIFTS, BOOKS, AND OTHER RESOURCES.* A YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ACADEMY TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS.* FARMER'S MARKET TO PROVIDE A MARKET FOR SMALL SCALE REGIONAL FARMERS BY LINKING THEM TO URBAN COMMUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.


FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS: THE CENTER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS FOCUSED ON ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE CENTER'S MISSION BY PROVIDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSIST OF BAY AREA COALITION FOR HEADWATERS, BERKELEY COMMUNITY GARDENING COLLABORATIVE, BAY AREA SEED INTERCHANGE LIBRARY, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY CURRICULUM PROJECT, INDIGENOUS PERMACULTURE PROJECT, WEST BERKELEY ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN AIR AND SAFE JOBS, AND GREYWATER ACTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Martin Bourque
Executive Director
$145,510
Deborah Beyea
Deputy Director
$120,668
Becca Prager
Board President
$0
Ladan Sobhani
Secretary
$0
Kad Smith
Vice President
$0
Peter Schultze-Allen
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
All Bay Diesel Llc
Vehicle Maintenance
$492,996
Christopher Lee Mccullough
Vehicle Maintenance
$155,773
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$65,303
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,985,044
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$882,883
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,933,230
Total Program Service Revenue$470,025
Investment income $20,155
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $19,441
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $72,537
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,640,615

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ecology Center has awarded $6,241,724 in support to 45 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HEART OF THE CITY FARMERS' MARKET

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: FOOD INSECURITY NUTRITION INCENTIVE (FINI) GRANT PROGRAM

$1,240,900

PACIFIC COAST FARMERS MARKET A

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Concord, CA

PURPOSE: FOOD INSECURITY NUTRITION INCENTIVE (FINI) GRANT PROGRAM

$1,105,109

HUNGER ACTION LOS ANGELES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FOOD INSECURITY NUTRITION INCENTIVE (FINI) GRANT PROGRAM

$542,197

ALCHEMIST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN

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Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: FOOD INSECURITY NUTRITION INCENTIVE (FINI) GRANT PROGRAM

$459,487

AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Rafael, CA

PURPOSE: FOOD INSECURITY NUTRITION INCENTIVE (FINI) GRANT PROGRAM

$438,307

URBAN VILLAGE FARMERS' MKT ASS

PURPOSE: FOOD INSECURITY NUTRITION INCENTIVE (FINI) GRANT PROGRAM

$342,502
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Ecology Center has recieved totaling $194,406.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: California Farmers? Market Ebt Access & Capacity B

$75,000
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$65,250
Neighborhood Recycling Corporation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ALLIANCE FOR MISSION BASED RECYCLERS (AMBR) MISSION TO EDUCATE, ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES IN RECYCLING POLICIES, AND REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE.

$29,227
Ocean Conservancy Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Ecology Center's Education and Engagement Program support

$10,000
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: Workforce Development

$8,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$5,400
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Christensen Fund
San Francisco, CA
$46,544,592
Earth Island Institute Inc
Berkeley, CA
$16,760,146
River Partners
Chico, CA
$15,926,609
Ecology Center
Berkeley, CA
$13,640,615
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy
Avalon, CA
$18,977,190
Elemental Excelerator Inc
Honolulu, HI
$15,915,259
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr
Mariposa, CA
$11,475,774
Island Conservation
Santa Cruz, CA
$8,035,021
Pachamama Alliance
San Francisco, CA
$8,257,728
Green Education Foundation
San Jose, CA
$9,135,673
Lake Las Vegas Master Association
Henderson, NV
$6,722,310
Clientearth Usa Inc
Calabasas, CA
$8,181,021

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