Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz
- Assets
- $20.8m
- Revenue
- $12.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 116
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 06/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2584236
Organization Overview
Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1979. As of 12/2021, Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz employed 116 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz 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 Action Of Santa Cruz generated $12.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENERGY EFFICIENCY - SINCE 2004, ECOLOGY ACTION HAS COMPLETED MORE THAN 16,000 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS WHICH SAVE OVER 581 MILLION KILOWATT HOURS OF ELECTRICITY EQUIVALENT TO REMOVING 92,589 PASSENGER CARS FROM THE ROAD (AND THEIR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS) FOR A YEAR. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY WORKING WITH UTILITY AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS TO MEET THEIR CARBON AND POLLUTION REDUCTION GOALS THROUGH DESIGNING AND DELIVERING COST-EFFECTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY SAVING PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES ACROSS THE WESTERN UNITED STATES TO DESIGN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS THAT REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND OTHER POLLUTION.
GREEN COMMUNITIES-ECOLOGY ACTION BELIEVES IN THRIVING PEOPLE AND PLANET. WE WORK WITH COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION, YOUTH PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY, AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES HEALTHIER ACROSS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE CREATE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS, PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESSES THAT TEACH NEW SKILLS AND EMPOWER AND INCENTIVIZE INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE ACTION FOR CLIMATE THROUGH RESOURCE CONSERVATION. ECOLOGY ACTION IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS TO HELP GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES MEET THEIR CLIMATE ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GOALS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL COMMUTERS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO REDUCE SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLE TRIPS BY SAFELY WALKING, BICYCLING AND USING OTHER SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION. OUR MULTI-FACETED APPROACH ADDRESSES KEY ASPECTS OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR INCLUDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROMOTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, YOUTH SAFETY EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMS, REDUCE CARBON BY LESS CAR TRIPS AND PROMOTE SAFE BICYCLING. TO DATE, WE HAVE TAUGHT OVER 24,000 LOCAL KIDS TO WALK OR BIKE SAFELY TO SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL JURISDICTIONS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND DESIGN COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGE SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE MADE THE MONTEREY BAY A LEADER IN TACKLING CALIFORNIA'S WATER AND WASTE CHALLENGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John M Peterson Vice President Innovation | 40 | $505,711 | |
James J Murphy CEO & Exec Dir | Officer | 40 | $320,921 |
Jonathan Tan VP Business Dev & Integration | 40 | $248,894 | |
Charles R Tremper Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $223,200 | |
Bonnie F Low VP Delivery Services | 40 | $218,990 | |
Gary Eberhart Vp, Construction Services | 40 | $199,880 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Innovations Program Management | 12/30/21 | $144,970 |
Fused Learning Llc Online Setup & Curriculum | 12/30/21 | $179,300 |
Sephal Paul Im Dba True Power Services Rebate Pass Through | 12/30/21 | $232,546 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,210,307 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,168 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,339,475 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $335,212 |
| Investment income | $9,841 |
| 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 | $12,033,900 |
| 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. | $2,316,808 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $471,444 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,402,463 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $165,111 |
| Other employee benefits | $512,220 |
| Payroll taxes | $492,399 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $804,455 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,338 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $387,121 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $116,168 |
| Travel | $38,960 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,979 |
| Interest | $4,161 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $151,271 |
| Insurance | $57,947 |
| All other expenses | $215,353 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,044,391 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $598,512 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,212,102 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,121,638 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $160,587 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $425,523 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,956,948 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $368,013 |
| Total assets | $20,843,323 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,478,514 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $84,241 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $1,715,000 |
| 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 | $3,290,368 |
| Total liabilities | $6,568,123 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,275,200 |
| 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 | $20,843,323 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz has recieved totaling $61,718.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,545 |
Riverpsykhe Inc Kirkland, WA PURPOSE: E-bike rebate program | $15,000 |
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Aptos, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $11,050 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $123 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
White River Elec Assoc Inc Meeker, CO | $92,669,800 | $46,934,364 |
Carbon Mapper Inc Pasadena, CA | $31,271,707 | $23,068,061 |
Northern Lights Incorporated Sagle, ID | $99,237,939 | $43,729,312 |
Tompkins Conservation San Francisco, CA | $101,073,134 | $21,346,092 |
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc Portland, OR | $17,873,097 | $40,333,579 |
Social And Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc Calabasas, CA | $72,257,346 | $73,216,227 |
Save The Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | $200,210,693 | $55,128,090 |
Grid Alternatives Oakland, CA | $32,269,792 | $33,853,183 |
Denver Botanic Garden Inc Denver, CO | $12,242,528 | $21,735,027 |
Colorado Open Lands Lakewood, CO | $13,741,113 | $34,650,733 |
Multiplier San Francisco, CA | $43,496,092 | $39,865,015 |
Grid Alternatives Oakland, CA | $40,864,368 | $37,598,833 |