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
Personnel at Ecology Action of Santa Cruz
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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James J Murphy | Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director | $354,787 | 2023-11-07 |
Charles R Tremper | Chief Operating Officer / Vice President and General Counsel | $328,550 | 2022-12-31 |
Jane M. | Vice President of Portfolio Strategy and Development | | 2023-06-13 |
Heather H. | Vice President of Marketing Solutions | | 2023-06-13 |
John P. | Vice President of Innovation | | 2023-06-13 |
...and 38 more key personnel |
Financials for Ecology Action of Santa Cruz
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,464,764 | $10,339,475 | -27.8% |
Program services | $397,579 | $335,212 | 18.6% |
Investment income and dividends | $33,810 | $9,841 | 243.6% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $1,812,138 | $1,349,372 | 34.3% |
Total revenues | $9,708,291 | $12,033,900 | -19.3% |
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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
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/Â
- Phone
- (831) 426-5925
- Facebook page
- ecologyactionÂ
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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