EIN 94-1703351

Ecology Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
62
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Ecology Center inspires and builds a sustainable, healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond. The center operates the residential curbside recycling program for the city of Berkeley, diverting recyclables from waste. It also supports community groups with fiscal sponsorship to promote its mission, including the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters and Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative.
Total revenues
$14,736,227
2022
Total expenses
$14,821,226
2022
Total assets
$7,578,376
2022
Num. employees
62
2022

Program areas at Ecology Center

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.

Grants made by Ecology Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Heart of the City Farmers MarketFood Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (Fini) Grant Program$1,521,359
Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association (PCFMA)Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (Fini) Grant Program$1,459,298
Hunger Action Los AngelesFood Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (Fini) Grant Program$640,870
...and 30 more grants made totalling $6,915,800

Who funds Ecology Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Eureka RecyclingTo Support Alliance for Mission Based Recyclers (Ambr) Mission To Educate, Advocate for Changes in Recycling Policies, and Reduce Plastic Waste.$42,062
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$11,950
Ocean ConservancyEcology Center's Education and Engagement Program Support$10,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Ecology Center

NameTitleCompensation
Martin BourqueExecutive Director$163,235
Kad SmithVice President / Board Member$0
Peter Schultze-AllenTreasurer / Board Member$0
Becca PragerSecretary and Board President$0
Craig DittmannSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Ecology Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$14,033,108
Program services$484,783
Investment income and dividends$16,895
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$79,850
Miscellaneous revenues$121,591
Total revenues$14,736,227

Form 990s for Ecology Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $42,062 from Eureka Recycling
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
RecyclingLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsor
General information
Address
1231 2nd St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
ecologycenter.org/ 
Phone
(510) 526-1131
Facebook page
ecologycenter.org 
Twitter profile
@ecologycenter 
IRS details
EIN
94-1703351
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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