Ecostudio Foundation
- Assets
- $168.3k
- Revenue
- $709.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-1730274
Organization Overview
Ecostudio Foundation is located in Syracuse, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ecostudio Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecostudio Foundation 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 12/2023, Ecostudio Foundation generated $709.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $794.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS FOR A MORE JUST WORLD. WE PLEDGE TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN THE WORLDS MOST CRUCIAL ECOSYSTEMS AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THOSE WHOSE LANDS AND LIVES ARE ENDANGERED BY ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ST. OLAF COLLEGES EBIO PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY IN FIELD SETTINGS ACROSS ECUADOR. ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THIS PROGRAM FOR ST. OLAF COLLEGE AND CONTRACTED PROVIDERS IN ECUADOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. DESIGNED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR U.S. COLLEGE STUDENTS; CONTRIBUTED TO CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE SITES OF STUDY; FOSTERED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN U.S. SCHOLARS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS ECUADOR.
ST. OLAF COLLEGES GLOBAL SEMESTER IS A SPRING SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP INSIGHT INTO CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD AND THEIR SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC CONTEXTS. THE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ECUADOR, A FIVE-WEEK EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES A CREDIT-BEARING COURSE OF THE SAME NAME. ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THIS PROGRAM FOR ST. OLAF COLLEGE AND CONTRACTED PROVIDERS IN ECUADOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. DESIGNED CURRICULUM AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR U.S. COLLEGE STUDENTS; CONTRIBUTED TO CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE SITES OF STUDY; FOSTERED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN U.S. SCHOLARS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS ECUADOR.
ECKERD COLLEGES NATURAL HISTORY OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AND ECUADOR IS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT GIVES STUDENTS ACCESS TO FIELD SETTINGS THAT DEMONSTRATE THEORIES AND CONCEPTS OF THEIR RESEARCH. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A CREDIT-BEARING COURSE AT ECKERD AND CONCLUDES WITH AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM IN ECUADOR OVERSEEN BY ECKERD FACULTY AND ON-SITE PROFESSIONALS. ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THE PROGRAM FOR ECKERD COLLEGE AND CONTRACTED PROVIDERS IN ECUADOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. DESIGNED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR US COLLEGE STUDENTS; CONTRIBUTED TO CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE SITES OF STUDY; FOSTERED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN US SCHOLARS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS ECUADOR.
BRIGHT ISLANDS, DEEP FORESTS IS A NATURAL HISTORY EXPLORATION OF ECUADOR THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR US SCHOLARS AND OLDER AMERICANS. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT BIOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY, NATURAL HISTORY, AND OTHER TOPICS FROM EXPERTS IN VARIOUS FIELD SETTINGS ACROSS ECUADOR. ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THE PROGRAM AND CONTRACTED PROFESSIONALS IN ECUADOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. PROVIDED ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-STUDENTS; CONTRIBUTED TO CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE SITES OF STUDY; FOSTERED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN US SCHOLARS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS ECUADOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lori S Espinoza Director Global Learning | Trustee | 40 | $70,000 |
Marley Stuart Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $67,031 |
Mary Abbruzzese Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Natalie Espinoza Director And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $100 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $708,246 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| 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 | $709,056 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,000 |
| 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. | $149,963 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $149,963 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,653 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $520 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,991 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $613,350 |
| Advertising and promotion | $80 |
| Office expenses | $626 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,098 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,237 |
| All other expenses | $165 |
| Total functional expenses | $794,810 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,696 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,068 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $168,264 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $168,264 |
| 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 | $168,264 |