Ecology Learning Center is located in Unity, ME. The organization was established in 2019. As of 06/2022, Ecology Learning Center employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecology Learning Center 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 06/2022, Ecology Learning Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
THE MISSION OF THE ECOLOGY LEARNING CENTER IS TO DEEPLY ROOT STUDENTS IN MAINE'S ECOLOGICAL & CULTURAL LANDSCAPES, FOSTER AUTHENTIC REAL-WORLD LEARNING THROUGH MENTORSHIP & CRAFT, AND CULTIVATE COMPASSIONATE AND RESILIENT LEADERS PREPARED TO ENGAGE IN THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY & TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDING EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 77 STUDENT FOR GRADES 9 -11. SEVERAL STUDENTS COMPLETED DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES AT UMAINE AND CLIMATE SCIENCE COURSES THROUGH THE BELFAST COLLEGE COURSE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Graham Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin Huntley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Ostroff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Mcgovern Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Alma Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Lewis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $999,301 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,384 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,059,685 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,888 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,600 |
| 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 | $1,096,173 |
| 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. | $58,850 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,531 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $536,447 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,974 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,120 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,811 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,386 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,958 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $62,415 |
| Advertising and promotion | $267 |
| Office expenses | $27,918 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,388 |
| Travel | $62,552 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,257 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,658 |
| Insurance | $12,970 |
| All other expenses | $14,417 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,119,340 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,862 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $94,171 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $554,669 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $735,702 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,719 |
| 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 | $187,958 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $289,677 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $431,336 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,689 |
| 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 | $735,702 |