Explore Ecology
- Assets
- $299.7k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 47
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 08/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-4944165
Organization Overview
Explore Ecology is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Explore Ecology employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explore Ecology 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 12/2021, Explore Ecology generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROMOTE ART EXPLORATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OVER 800 ENVIRONMENTAL LESSONS WERE CONDUCTED BY EXPLORE ECOLOGY STAFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 20,000 PEOPLE, NEARLY ALL STUDENTS. AN ADDITIONAL 10,000 ELEMENTARY AGE STUDENTS WERE EDUCATED THROUGH EXPLORE ECOLOGY'S SCHOOL GARDENS PROGRAM. LESSONS FOCUS ON WASTE DIVERSION (REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE AND COMPOST), WATER QUALITY, SCHOOL GARDENS AND NUTRITION. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LESSONS ARE PRESENTED TO GROUPS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP GROUPS, AS WELL AS SOME GROUPS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS. THROUGH THIS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, EXPLORE ECOLOGY HELPS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS REACH THEIR GOALS OF EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
REOPENING THE ART FROM SCRAP CREATIVE REUSE STORE IN APRIL OF 2021 ALLOWED THE PROGRAM TO RESUME, RECEIVING DONATIONS FROM OVER 200 BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. OVER 18 TONS OF MATERIALS WERE DIVERTED FROM THE LANDFILL WHILE EDUCATING BUSINESSES ABOUT REDUCING AND REUSING THEIR EXCESS MATERIALS. 25 SCHOOLS SERVING ABOUT 5,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE FREE MATERIALS PROGRAM, INCORPORATING REUSE ITEMS SUITABLE FOR ART, SCIENCE AND OTHER CURRICULAR USES INTO THEIR SCHOOLS. YOUTH GROUPS, ARTISTS, PARENTS AND THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATED IN AND LEARNED ABOUT THE WASTE DIVERSION TECHNIQUE OF REUSE THROUGH THE ART FROM SCRAP REUSE STORE, WHERE OVER 200 PEOPLE PER WEEK SHOPPED FOR ALTERNATIVE, CREATIVE REUSE MATERIALS.
OVER 5,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ART ACTIVITIES WITH REUSE MATERIALS AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS, IN-CLASS LESSONS AND VIRTUAL LESSONS. THESE EXPERIENCES HELPED TO INCREASE THEIR PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, WHICH HAS BEEN SHOWN TO LEAD TO IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE. THROUGH THE SUMMER OF 2021 EXPLORE ECOLOGY STAFF PROVIDED ART PROGRAMMING IN THE SCHOOL GARDENS FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER, ART PROGRAMMING IN THE SCHOOL GARDENS CONTINUED AT SPECIFIC SITES TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO ENGAGE THEIR CREATIVITY USING NATURAL MATERIALS IN THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS. EXPLORE ECOLOGY SUPPORTS LOCAL ARTISTS BY PROVIDING REUSE MATERIALS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON. IN APRIL OF 2021 THE ART FROM SCRAP STORE RESUMED ITS REGULAR OPERATIONS PROVIDING LOW COST OR FREE ART MATERIALS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lindsay Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $78,535 |
Susan Tompkins President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Scott Estby Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Danielle Glynn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bryan Kerner Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Hamman Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $267,083 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $172,816 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $439,899 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $750,896 |
| Investment income | $143 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,190,938 |
| 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. | $85,547 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,774 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $613,308 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,020 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,225 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,928 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $101,488 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,269 |
| Office expenses | $37,419 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,411 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $441 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,785 |
| Insurance | $16,055 |
| All other expenses | $71,742 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,151,638 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,965 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $47,693 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $78,080 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $299,738 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,404 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $93,404 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,334 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $299,738 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Explore Ecology has recieved totaling $26,401.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION, BEAUTIFICATION | $11,750 |
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation San Rafael, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & GARDENS | $10,000 |
Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $4,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $151 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Looptfoundation Portland, OR | $56,493 | $16,408,583 |
Tri-City Economic Development Corporation Union City, CA | $7,121,419 | $14,270,902 |
Community Conservation Centers Inc Berkeley, CA | $3,563,827 | $7,161,023 |
Free Geek Portland, OR | $1,016,167 | $3,381,245 |
Our United Villages Portland, OR | $3,118,439 | $1,795,235 |
Bring Recycling Eugene, OR | $3,054,135 | $1,414,316 |
Canopy Palo Alto, CA | $1,206,340 | $1,527,418 |
Deconstruction And Building Materials Reuse Network Inc Long Beach, CA | $25,089 | $1,339,360 |
Watershed Management Group Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,083,167 | $1,647,658 |
Coastal Quest Berkeley, CA | $699,709 | $1,605,642 |
Oregon Refuse And Recycling Association Salem, OR | $727,687 | $1,151,379 |
Explore Ecology Santa Barbara, CA | $299,738 | $1,190,938 |