Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1979. As of 12/2023, Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz employed 130 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz 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, Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz generated $11.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.4m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTIONS TODAY THAT ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY CLIMATE INITIATIVES-ECOLOGY ACTION BUILDS AN EQUITABLE CLIMATE FUTURE BY PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE SIMPLE, EVERYDAY SUSTAINABLE CHANGES IN HOW WE LIVE AND WORK IN OUR COMMUNITIES. ECOLOGY ACTION POWERS PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADVANCE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, HANDS-ON TOOLS, TRAINING, AND PERHAPS MOST IMPORTANTLY - CONNECTION TO OTHERS THROUGH THE RESILIENT CENTRAL COAST PROGRAM.ECOLOGY ACTIONS LOCAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE MAKE THE SWITCH TO LOW-CARBON TRANSPORTATION. MODO, OUR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE, OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT TO HELP ALL PEOPLE SAFELY ADOPT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES THAT REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS. ECOLOGY ACTION ACTS AS A CATALYST ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE EQUATION. WE HELP FOLKS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE PURCHASE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE THROUGH OUR EVS FOR EVERYONE INITIATIVE AND HELP PROPERTY OWNERS INSTALL CHARGING STATION INFRASTRUCTURE AT THEIR BUILDINGS THROUGH OUR EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE WORK. ALL WHILE PRIORITIZING HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. ECOLOGY ACTION DESIGNS AND EXECUTES PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE MONTEREY BAY AREA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO MAKE WATER CONSERVATION A WAY OF LIFE. THIS LESSENS WATER DEPENDENCY ON OUR RIVERS, RESERVOIRS AND GROUNDWATER WELLS AND BUILDS CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AGAINST DROUGHT AND A RAPIDLY WARMING PLANET.ECOLOGY ACTIONS RATIO INSTITUTE WORKS WITH FOOD RETAILERS TO CREATE STORE-LEVEL AND ENTERPRISE SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCE THE INDUSTRY'S OUTSIZED CLIMATE IMPACT. RATIO INSTITUTES MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE VIABILITY AND MEASURABLE SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD RETAIL THROUGH EXPERT COLLABORATION, INDUSTRY RESOURCES AND PRACTICAL TOOLS.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPACTFUL AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE -- THAT'S WHY WE'VE BEEN COMMITTED TO IT FOR OVER TWO DECADES. WE MAKE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTIONABLE FOR CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES BY OFFERING ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES INCLUDING, REBATE/INCENTIVE PROCESSING, TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCING OPTIONS FOR BUSINESSES IN CALIFORNIA UTILITY PG&E'S SERVICE AREA.IN ADDITION, THROUGH OUR SUBSIDIARY TAPER, A B CORP SUBSIDIARY OF ECOLOGY ACTION, WE ARE DEDICATED TO REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AT SCALE BY MAKING ENERGY EFFICIENCY EASY FOR LARGE COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES. AS A GENERAL CONTRACTOR, TAPER OFFERS DECARBONIZATION SOLUTIONS FOR HVAC, REFRIGERATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING, WATER SYSTEMS AND MORE. OUR TAILORED APPROACH STREAMLINES THE EFFICIENCY PROCESS AND ENSURES DELIVERY OF LARGE-SCALE SOLUTIONS THAT YIELD DEPENDABLE ROI AND REDUCED CARBON EMISSIONS. IT'S S A WIN FOR OUR PLANET, PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John M Peterson Vice President Innovation | 40 | $563,504 | |
James J Murphy CEO & Exec Dir | Officer | 40 | $379,820 |
Gary Eberhart Vp, Construction Services | 40 | $339,049 | |
Charles R Tremper Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $292,977 | |
Jonathan Tan VP Business Dev & Integration | 40 | $238,242 | |
Jane M Mcclellan Principal, Taper | 40 | $269,221 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sephal Paul Im Dba True Power Services Rebate Pass Through | 12/30/21 | $232,546 |
Fused Learning Llc Online Setup & Curriculum | 12/30/21 | $179,300 |
Environmental Innovations Program Management | 12/30/21 | $144,970 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $8,604,994 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $388,340 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,993,334 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $270,604 |
Investment income | $144,189 |
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 | $11,317,503 |
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. | $2,494,591 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $659,266 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,129,661 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $172,375 |
Other employee benefits | $593,692 |
Payroll taxes | $556,740 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,468,145 |
Advertising and promotion | $61,108 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $379,670 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $226,026 |
Travel | $83,636 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,274 |
Interest | $232,872 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $156,429 |
Insurance | $120,971 |
All other expenses | $350,032 |
Total functional expenses | $12,438,320 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,058 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,525 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,112,889 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $2,057,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $160,587 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $311,655 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,708,036 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $350,841 |
Total assets | $20,889,591 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,988,515 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $342,346 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $1,375,000 |
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 | $4,073,535 |
Total liabilities | $7,779,396 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,110,195 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $20,889,591 |