Ecolife Conservation
- Assets
- $410.3k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $194.0k
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Founding
- 09/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-0147505
Organization Overview
Ecolife Conservation is located in Carlsbad, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ecolife Conservation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecolife Conservation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Ecolife Conservation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AT ECOLIFE CONSERVATION, OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE PEOPLE THAT DEPEND ON THEM. WE BUILD FUEL-EFFICIENT STOVES AND AQUAPONICS SYSTEMS TO SAVE ECOSYSTEMS AND SAVE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AQUAPONICS SYSTEMS THAT COMBINE AQUACULTURE (RAISING AQUATIC ANIMALS) AND HYDROPONICS (CULTIVATING PLANTS IN WATER WITH ADDED NUTRIENTS) TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED USING A THREE-TIERED APPROACH: 1) EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION VIA THE ECO-CYCLE, 2) LEARNING PRODUCTION AND WORKSHOPS VIA THE AQUAPONICS INNOVATION CENTER, AND 3) EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES TO GROW ON THEIR OWN, VIA COMMUNITY SYSTEMS. AQUAPONICS SYSTEMS ALLOW USERS TO GROW PRODUCE WITH 90% LESS LAND AND WATER WHILE ELIMINATING POLLUTION FROM AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF, REDUCING HABITAT DESTRUCTION, AND ELIMINATING CHEMICAL POLLUTION AND PESTICIDES. COMMUNITY BASED CONSERVATION: THE PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE AND NATURE SUPPORT EACH OTHER BY PROVIDING FUEL EFFICIENT PATSARI STOVES TO REPLACE COOKING OVER OPEN FIRES IN COMMUNITIES NEAR TWO UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES: THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY BIOSPHERE RESERVE IN MICHOACN, MEXICO AND BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK IN UGANDA. THE PATSARI STOVE FUNNELS SMOKE OUT OF THE HOUSES OF THE RECIPIENTS SO THAT THE FAMILY BREATHES CLEANER AIR, REDUCES FUEL USE, WHICH PROTECTS THE LOCAL HABITAT AND PROTECTS VULNERABLE SPECIES, WHILE PROVIDING JOBS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Toone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $90,001 |
Ricardo Cervantes Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Eleanor Musick Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joseph Orndorff Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephen W Shultz Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Daryl B Williams Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $179,875 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,030,141 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,210,016 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $60,264 |
| Investment income | $30 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$16,793 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $73,799 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$89,958 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,327,320 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $183,403 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,376 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $359,874 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,813 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,235 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $895 |
| Fees for services: Other | $239,509 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,668 |
| Office expenses | $24,452 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,858 |
| Travel | $38,870 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,907 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,745 |
| Insurance | $54,974 |
| All other expenses | $557 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,701,598 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $139,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,035 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,027 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $50,626 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,041 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,400 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $193,958 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $410,256 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,309 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $45,212 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $10,087 |
| Total liabilities | $113,608 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $102,690 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $193,958 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $410,256 |