EIN 91-2010658

Environmental Science Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
City
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Environmental Science Center promotes environmental stewardship, sustainability, and academic achievement through science-based education programs at local beaches, streams, forests, and classrooms in South King County. The center focuses on early learning programs that foster conservation values for children and families through both indoor and outdoor seasonal experiences. As a nonprofit organization based in Burien, WA, ESC offers experiential environmental education programs for all ages to inspire and engage the community in making positive changes towards a sustainable future.
Total revenues
$532,627
2022
Total expenses
$553,322
2022
Total assets
$879,727
2022
Num. employees
23
2022

Program areas at Environmental Science Center

The Environmental Science Center (esc) is a nonprofit organization offering experiential Environmental education programs for all ages at local beaches, streams, forested areas, and school gardens throughout south king county. Our goals are to inspire and foster Environmental stewardship actions for all program participants, and to offer knowledge and resources for communities to deepen their relationship with their local environment. Esc was founded in 2000 after a group of educators wanted more students to experience Environmental education outdoors. The organization now supports Environmental stewardship for thousands of people through collaborations with a growing number of school districts, community-based organizations, municipalities, and individuals.
It is important to form values early on that foster conservation. This guided our initial focus on programming with children and families. Early learning programs have included both indoor and outdoor seasonal experiences, and school programs typically consist of one hour of classroom instruction followed by a two- or three-hour field study at nearby green spaces. During inquiry-based field portions, students learn to analyze what they are seeing, develop a deeper understanding of ecological systems, see how Environmental quality is impacted by human decisions, and reach informed conclusions about how to make responsible choices. We also provide after- school programs, summer programs, adult and teacher workshops, high school internships, teen leadership opportunities, and restoration projects.
Esc recognizes that many communities in south king county particularly black, indigenous, people of color, immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities have been systematically excluded from safe, positive outdoor experiences, and we are striving to change that. We aim to remove some of the barriers to these experiences by providing transportation and free or low-cost programs, translation and interpretation, and by working to create a safe and affirming space within our programs and in the broader community.
As our community has grown, so have our public programs and events, but Environmental stewardship remains at their core. Esc engages individuals and families through a wide variety of outdoor programs, ranging from guided nature walks, Environmental talks, nature festivals and toddler programs. All ages participate in worldwide research projects in their neighborhoods through our annual community Science projects that are made easily accessible. Curiosity and care go hand-in-hand in what, and why, we do what we do. We are eager to see where the community will lead us next.

Who funds Environmental Science Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Russell Family FoundationEnvironmental Heroes: Education, Restoration, and Leadership for South King County$25,000
North American Association for Environmental EducationEnvironmental Education Projects$21,606
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Environmental Science Center

NameTitleCompensation
Joanna StoddenExecutive Director$60,571
Kelly SteffenGrants and Programs Director
Rosie Wilson-BriggsPrograms Manager
Karl MejiaPresident$0
Steve BuchsbaumTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Environmental Science Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$505,480
Program services$37,803
Investment income and dividends$157
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-12,738
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,925
Total revenues$532,627

Form 990s for Environmental Science Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-04-24990View PDF
2021-062022-03-09990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2020-062021-03-02990View PDF
2019-062020-02-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Shinnyo-En Foundation (SEF)
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 12, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
126 SW 148th St C100-90
Burien, WA 98166
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
envsciencecenter.org/ 
Phone
(206) 248-4266
IRS details
EIN
91-2010658
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
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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