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Nonprofit · EIN 03-0401313

CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING

Also known as CELL

Tax-exempt · DERWOOD, MD 20855

Financials

$63K$152K2023$69K$191K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$69,268$191,245-$121,977$239,022$7,629$231,393
December 31, 2023990$63,320$152,196-$88,876$353,519$149$353,370
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,780
Program service revenue
$59,722
Investment income
$7,766
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$107,495
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$669
Accounting fees
$3,277
Travel
$3,185
Depreciation
$7,248
Program services (functional)
$64,700
Management and general (functional)
$126,545

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$353,519
Total assets, end of year
$239,022
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,629
Net assets, end of year
$231,393
Land, buildings and equipment
$34,791
Publicly traded securities
$183,492
Net assets without donor restrictions
$228,786
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,607
Gross receipts
$69,268
Employees
2
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
ME

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID OAKESPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
32$94,952
SUSAN OAKESTreasurer / VP
Trustee or director, Officer
8$6,248
MASON OVERSTREETDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
STEVE LAMMChairman
Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID OAKESPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
32$86,291
SUSAN OAKESTreasurer / VP
Trustee or director, Officer
8$7,180
MASON OVERSTREETDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
SUSAN ALLEN-GILDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
STEVE LAMMChairman
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16320 DECKER PL, DERWOOD, MD 20855-2181
In care of
% DAVID B OAKES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVID OAKES, 16320 Decker Place, Derwood, MD 20855
Signed the 990
SUSAN OAKES, TREASURER / VP
Phone
(207) 230-4025
Return prepared by
Camden Tax & Financial

Mission

THE CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING'S (CELL) MISSION IS TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY SUSTAINABLILITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE LEADERS (I.E. COLLEGE STUDENTS) AND TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND DISPOSITIONS TO TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THEIR OWN LIVES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT WAS A MARINE STUDIES PROGRAM.
    Expenses $64,700 · revenue $59,722

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
03-0401313
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C03)
Assets (IRS master file)
$239,022
Income (IRS master file)
$69,268

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$69,268$191,245$239,022XML
990December 2023$63,320$152,196$353,519XML
990December 2022$24,204$82,820$356,970IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0401313).

Questions about CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING

What is the EIN of CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING is 03-0401313.
Is CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID OAKES.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,952 (DAVID OAKES, President).
How much revenue does CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL LIVING AND LEARNING have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $69,268, expenses of $191,245 and total assets of $239,022 at year end.

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