Nonprofit · EIN 22-3171185
NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,059,319 | $7,713,695 | -$654,376 | $12,349,358 | $1,268,528 | $11,080,830 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,105,552 | $7,755,119 | -$649,567 | $13,224,350 | $1,489,144 | $11,735,206 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,249,358 | $7,460,084 | -$210,726 | $13,620,663 | $1,227,012 | $12,393,651 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,319,872
- of which government grants
- $1,039,212
- Program service revenue
- $4,632,239
- Investment income
- $404
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,715
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $75,960
- Other revenue
- $106,804
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $105,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $195,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,394,508
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,504,599
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $68,399
- Accounting fees
- $60,212
- Occupancy
- $108,378
- Travel
- $16,522
- Depreciation
- $366,606
- Program services (functional)
- $5,407,271
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,933,165
- Fundraising (functional)
- $373,259
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,224,350
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,349,358
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,268,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,080,830
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,319,062
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,662,351
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $418,479
- Gross receipts
- $7,091,608
- Employees
- 218
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN JENKINS | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR. THRU 12/2024 Officer | 45 | $112,000 | $0 |
| SARAH FIELD | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $51,376 | $1,200 |
| ALEXIS SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CARTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI SNELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYEEN ANDERSSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZANNE COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISHA CRUTCHFIELD | DIRECTOR, THRU 03/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY HICKS | DIRECTOR, THRU 12/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KELAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LUDWIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLOUDS MUTALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SEPULVEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GENEVIVE WALKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EFF. 3/17/2025 Officer | 45 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA MACCERA FILPPU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THRU 05/2024 Officer | 50 | $127,074 | $21,085 |
| CHERRY PACQUETTE EMMANUEL | SCHOOL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $109,927 | $36,554 |
| JENNIFER BURKE | DIRECTOR, THRU 05/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $65,218 | $3,878 |
| ALEXIS SMITH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CARTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI SNELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYEEN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUBREY BIDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIOIA CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISHA CRUTCHFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE FRASIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KELAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LUDWIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLOUDS MUTALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SEPULVEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN JENKINS | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR. EFF. 5/2024 Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRY PACQUETTE-EMMANUEL | SCHOOL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,682 | $28,553 |
| MONICA MACCERA FILPPU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,631 | $17,807 |
| JENNIFER BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $20,646 | $0 |
| ALEXIS SMITH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT PARKER | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH KLINGHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI SNELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYEEN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATIENCE CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIOIA CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LUDWIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES J NEGARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL ROTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERROL SAUNDERS II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SEPULVEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 358 SPRINGSIDE AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-1024
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GENEVIVE WALKER, 358 SPRINGSIDE AVENUE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
- Signed the 990
- GENEVIVE WALKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (203) 389-4333
- Website
- WWW.COMMONGROUNDCT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT, INC. IS A CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP WHERE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND ADULTS CULTIVATE HABITS OF HEALTHY LIVING AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE, ACQUIRING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND UNDERSTANDING THEY NEED TO LIVE POWERFUL, PRODUCTIVE, ENRICHED LIVES. IN 1997, A CHARTER TO OPERATE COMMON GROUND HIGH SCHOOL WAS GRANTED. COMMON GROUND HIGH SCHOOL IS THE NATION'S LONGEST-RUNNING ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL, CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENTS AND POWERFUL COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS.
Program accomplishments
- NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT OPERATES COMMON GROUND HIGH SCHOOL, RUNS A WIDE RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND MAINTAINS AN URBAN FARM AND FORESTED CAMPUS WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN LEARN ABOUT ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HEALTHY LIVING.Expenses $4,141,654 · grants $105,000 · revenue $3,331,129
- THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS, FARMING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL YOUTH, WORK SKILLS TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, AND OPERATES A COMMUNITY PARK. ALL ARE PRESENTED IN AN ECOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK.Expenses $1,265,617 · revenue $1,301,110
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3171185
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,349,358
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,091,608
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,059,319 | $7,713,695 | $12,349,358 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,105,552 | $7,755,119 | $13,224,350 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,249,358 | $7,460,084 | $13,620,663 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,735,090 | $7,322,463 | $13,646,916 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 22-3171185).
Questions about NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC is 22-3171185.
- Is NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC 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 NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GENEVIVE WALKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,000 (KAREN JENKINS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR. THRU 12/2024).
- How much revenue does NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,059,319, expenses of $7,713,695 and total assets of $12,349,358 at year end.
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