Ecology Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-1912803
Organization Overview
Ecology Center Inc is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ecology Center Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecology Center Inc 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, Ecology Center Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m 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.
Since 2019, Ecology Center Inc has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $756,378. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ECOLOGY CENTER IS A MICHIGAN-BASED NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS FOR CLEAN PRODUCTION, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY ON LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Garfield Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $103,444 |
Joyce Stein Director / Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Hupp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Queen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Riyaz Kanji President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Reames Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $21,587 |
| Related organizations | $72,600 |
| Government grants | $194,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,385,162 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,326 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,673,449 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $202,066 |
| Investment income | $23,349 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,524 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,909,276 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $306,378 |
| 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. | $123,248 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,764 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,042,146 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,584 |
| Other employee benefits | $128,533 |
| Payroll taxes | $86,065 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,267 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $200,120 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $104,336 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $120,986 |
| Travel | $9,578 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,924 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,850 |
| Insurance | $8,196 |
| All other expenses | $23,269 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,252,730 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $424,088 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,139,959 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $680,124 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,704 |
| 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 | $7,879 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,710 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $311,306 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,635,770 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $127,238 |
| Grants payable | $70,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $200,335 |
| 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 | $397,573 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $191,970 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,046,227 |
| 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 | $2,635,770 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ecology Center Inc has awarded $291,378 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: Inventory and mapping of air pollution monitors | $40,000 |
Reston, VA PURPOSE: Support Great Lakes PFAS Action Network | $35,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: Support Great Lakes PFAS Action Network | $35,000 |
Albany, NY PURPOSE: Reduce lead poisoning in the great lakes region | $30,000 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Reduce lead poisoning in the great lakes region | $30,000 |
Allison Park, PA PURPOSE: Reduce lead poisoning in the great lakes region | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Ecology Center Inc has recieved totaling $2,018,688.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GROWING THE GREAT LAKES LEAD ELIMINATION NETWORK AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED AIR QUALITY MONITORING IN THE REGION. | $500,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GROWING THE GREAT LAKES LEAD ELIMINATION NETWORK AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED AIR QUALITY MONITORING IN THE REGION. | $500,000 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE LEADERS OF A COALITION OF FRONT LINE AND REGIONAL GROUPS WORKING TO PREVENT POLLUTION FROM A PERNICIOUS CLASS OF POLLUTANTS KNOWN AS PFAS. | $150,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $150,000 |
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR MARKETPLACE WORK | $150,000 |
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $367,635 |
| Earnings | $53,282 |
| Net Contributions | $450 |
| Ending Balance | $421,367 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Institute For Energy Economics And Financial Analysis Inc Lakewood, OH | $13,305,538 | $13,260,731 |
Cincinnati Nature Center Association Milford, OH | $46,378,150 | $9,446,687 |
Conservancy For Cuyahoga Valley National Park Peninsula, OH | $13,776,563 | $7,516,986 |
Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc Kalamazoo, MI | $33,728,033 | $3,370,674 |
Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc Clarksville, OH | $10,764,640 | $3,173,386 |
Chippewa Nature Center Inc Midland, MI | $40,016,871 | $3,706,610 |
Michigan Energy Options Fka Urban Options East Lansing, MI | $1,227,478 | $2,384,619 |
Ecology Center Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $2,635,770 | $1,909,276 |
Howell Nature Center Llc Howell, MI | $2,842,329 | $3,291,821 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Clean Fuels Ohio Columbus, OH | $1,270,989 | $2,189,876 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |