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
Who funds Ecology Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Ecology Center
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Martin Bourque | Executive Director | $163,235 | 2023-11-14 |
Kad Smith | Vice President / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Peter Schultze-Allen | Treasurer / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Becca Prager | Secretary and Board President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Craig Dittmann | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Ecology Center
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $14,033,108 | $12,933,230 | 8.5% |
Program services | $484,783 | $470,025 | 3.1% |
Investment income and dividends | $16,895 | $20,155 | -16.2% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $19,441 | -100% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $79,850 | $72,537 | 10.1% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $121,591 | $125,227 | -2.9% |
Total revenues | $14,736,227 | $13,640,615 | 8% |
Organizations like Ecology Center
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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California State Parks Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $10,418,326 |
The Recycling Partnership | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $34,845,834 |
Open Space Institute Land Trust (OSI) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $53,815,893 |
Harvest Eco-Salvage | 501(c)(3) | Scottsdale, AZ | $40,977,656 |
Recycle for Change | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, CA | $4,672,297 |
Coastal Prairie Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $4,300,902 |
James River Association | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $10,578,861 |
Galveston Bay Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Kemah, TX | $6,948,230 |
Buzzards Bay Coalition | 501(c)(3) | New Bedford, MA | $7,909,667 |
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) | 501(c)(3) | San Luis Obispo, CA | $10,080,960 |
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/Â
- Phone
- (510) 526-1131
- Facebook page
- ecologycenter.orgÂ
- Twitter profile
- @ecologycenterÂ
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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