EIN 94-2584236

Ecology Action of Santa Cruz

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
121
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Ecology Action is a a statewide consultancy delivering cutting-edge education services, technical assistance and program implementation for initiatives that assist individuals, business and government to maximize energy efficiency, environmental quality and community well being. Ecology Action’s success is grounded in relationships with a network of affiliations, government agencies and civic groups. As a 43-year-old organization, Ecology Action has exemplary public-private partnerships with governmental organizations involved in energy, water, land and agriculture.
Total revenues
$9,708,291
2022
Total expenses
$9,752,479
2022
Total assets
$18,646,018
2022
Num. employees
121
2022

Program areas at Ecology Action of Santa Cruz

Energy Efficiency - Ecology Action through its subsidiary, Taper, provides end-to-end project management for optimizing building efficiency. We offer solutions for HVAC, refrigeration, interior and exterior lighting and water systems. Our tailored approach streamlines the efficiency process and ensures delivery of large-scale solutions that yield dependable ROI and reduced carbon emissions. We support our clients from start to finish through consulting, sourcing, and construction solutions.
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.

Who funds Ecology Action of Santa Cruz

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountySupport Bike Smart Programs, Environmental Work and Safe Routes To School Programs$27,627
Skywords Family FoundationTo Further Charitable and Educational Purposes in the Local Community.$25,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$20,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Ecology Action of Santa Cruz

NameTitleCompensation
James J MurphyChief Executive Officer and Executive Director$354,787
Charles R TremperChief Operating Officer / Vice President and General Counsel$328,550
Jane M.Vice President of Portfolio Strategy and Development
Heather H.Vice President of Marketing Solutions
John P.Vice President of Innovation
...and 38 more key personnel

Financials for Ecology Action of Santa Cruz

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,464,764
Program services$397,579
Investment income and dividends$33,810
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,812,138
Total revenues$9,708,291

Form 990s for Ecology Action of Santa Cruz

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-24990View PDF
2020-122021-10-22990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $27,627 from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
877 Cedar St 240
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Metro area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Website URL
ecoact.org/ 
Phone
(831) 426-5925
Facebook page
ecologyaction 
IRS details
EIN
94-2584236
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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