Butte Environmental Council Inc
- Assets
- $27.7k
- Revenue
- $146.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Chico, CA
- Founding
- 03/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-2309829
Organization Overview
Butte Environmental Council Inc is located in Chico, CA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Butte Environmental Council Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Butte Environmental Council 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 06/2021, Butte Environmental Council Inc generated $146.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE LAND, AIR, AND WATER OF BUTTE COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION THROUGH ACTION, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE RECYCLING AND RUBBISH EDUCATION PROGRAM SEEKS TO EDUCATE BUTTE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY ABOUT THE SOLID WASTE STREAM AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 4 RS: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, AND ROT (COMPOST). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR AGES K-12. THE BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL CONDUCTS A MINIMUM OF 45 IN-CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS EACH YEAR, SEX PRESENTATIONS AT PUBLIC CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, FIVE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS ON AUTO SHOP OIL DISPOSAL, AS WELL AS COORDINATING FIELD TRIPS TO THE NEAL ROAD RECYCLING & WASTE FACILITY.
BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HAS PARTNERED WITH THE CITY OF CHICO ON A THREE YEAR URBAN FOREST TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN. WORKING WITH THE CITY'S URBAN FOREST MANAGER, THIS CAL-FIRE FUNDED PROJECT AIMS TO INCREASE CHICO'S URBAN FOREST WITH OVER 700 TREES BY MARCH OF 2022, AND WE ARE ON TRACK TO EXCEED THAT GOAL! CHICO'S URBAN FOREST IS A UNIQUE AND PRECIOUS FEATURE OF TOWN THAT WE GET TO ENJOY AND BENEFIT FROM OVER MANY GENERATIONS. THERE ARE OVER 35,000 TREES IN NEIGHBORHOODS AND MUNICIPAL AREAS, BUT THERE ARE STILL OVER 6,000 VACANT TREE SITES IN THE CITY WITHOUT A TREE! THE BENEFITS THEY PROVIDE INCLUDE: REDUCTION OF OVERALL CO2 EMISSIONS, CONSERVATION OF WATER, LESSEN SOIL EROSION, SHADE AND MITIGATION OF ENERGY COSTS, AND INCREASE IN WILDLIFE AND PLANT DIVERSITY.
EACH YEAR, THE BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL ORGANIZES A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS TO GET CITIZENS ENGAGED AND ACTIVE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN OUR COUNTY. THIS YEAR'S MAIN EVENT WAS THE BIDWELL PARK & CHICO CREEKS CLEAN-UP. BEC ORGANIZED 584 VOLUNTEERS TO PULL 43,403 POUNDS OF TRASH OUT OF BIG CHICO CREEK, LITTLE CHICO CREEK, LINDO CHANNEL, COMMANCHE CREEK, AND TEICHERT PONDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle Baxter Outgoing General Manager | Officer | 30 | $33,553 |
Aaron Kunst Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Grist Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Becky Holden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shyla Black Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Caitlin Dalby Incoming General Manager | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $60 |
| Membership dues | $40,993 |
| Fundraising events | $4,900 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,320 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $66,273 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $79,702 |
| Investment income | $634 |
| 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 | $24 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $146,633 |
| 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. | $41,320 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,633 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,292 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,360 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,577 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $106 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $586 |
| Office expenses | $3,275 |
| Information technology | $3,936 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,221 |
| Travel | $204 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $120 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,912 |
| All other expenses | $4,726 |
| Total functional expenses | $145,483 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,656 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $27,656 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,760 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,750 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $5,510 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,993 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,153 |
| 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 | $27,656 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Butte Environmental Council Inc has recieved totaling $9,022.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
California Releaf Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: Releaf for Relief | $9,005 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Multiplier San Francisco, CA | $43,496,092 | $39,865,015 |
Great Basin Institute Reno, NV | $12,528,039 | $20,594,715 |
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |
Eco Center Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | $2,693,282 | $4,532,264 |
Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,412,081 | $4,156,268 |