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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0492101

ECOVIVARIUM

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

Financials

$295K$404K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ECOVIVARIUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990$294,999$403,796-$108,797$178,602$611,502-$432,900
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$26,052
Program service revenue
$138,979
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$129,968

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,000
Other salaries and wages
$121,784
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$217,093
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$139,250
Travel
$1,476
Depreciation
$1,433
Program services (functional)
$305,926
Management and general (functional)
$93,703
Fundraising (functional)
$4,167

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$184,110
Total assets, end of year
$178,602
Total liabilities, end of year
$611,502
Net assets, end of year
-$432,900
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,867
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$432,900
Gross receipts
$294,999
Employees
7
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sarah Michelle OneidaEmployee Representative
Trustee or director
29$18,515
Sandra CavanaughSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Dr Marisa GranBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Joseph RosasBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Haley CalecasBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Susan NowickeExecutive Director & President
Officer
65$0
Janet HickeyTreasurer & CFO
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
641 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3081
In care of
% SUSAN NOWICKE
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
POBox 300621, Escondido CA 92030
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Susan Nowicke, 641 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Susan Nowicke, POBox 300621, Escondido CA 92030
Signed the 990
Janet Hickey, CFO & Treasurer
Phone
(760) 975-9690

Mission

Inspire, Empower, Educate: Through live animal interactions and discussions at our museum, at school and community programs and through our literacy program EcoVivarium combines an understanding of nature with a passion for learning to the betterment of the individual, the environment and the community. We also serve as an animal rescue and sanctuary for the Southern California community.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Field Trip Programs for Grades TK-12 - On-site, Hands-on tours of the museum studying habitats, adaptations and environmental impact of invasive and endangered species. Labs focus on life sciences and cultural implications of Animal Ambassador species worldwide.
    Expenses $10,707 · revenue $1,885
  • School Programs: Native Species Awareness and Rattlesnake Safety Protocols for children TK - Grade 5; Animal Adaptations - Grades 1 - 3; Sharing Habitats with Reptiles, Amphibians and Arthropods for Grades 3 - 8.
    Expenses $97,896 · revenue $15,527
  • Community "STEAM" Outreach in Underserved Communities: Heavy focus on reaching out to students of all ages that do not typically have the opportunity for hands-on learning about Reptiles, Amphibians and Arthropods locally and globally. Additional focus is placed on career opportunities working with animals, the environment and other STEM-related fields. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.
    Expenses $1,530
  • Reading with Dragons: A monthly outreach program run through the Escondido Public Library allows underserved community members to interact with and learn about Bearded Dragons while practicing their reading skills in a positive and fun environment. Several neurodivergent and other disabled students participate in this program.0
  • Museum Operations and Other Programs. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.
    Expenses $195,793 · revenue $173,495

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0492101
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
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$178,602
Income (IRS master file)
$294,999

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
November 17, 2023
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$342,690$408,279$184,110IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Susan Nowicke
June 30, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about ECOVIVARIUM

What is the EIN of ECOVIVARIUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ECOVIVARIUM is 27-0492101.
Is ECOVIVARIUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
Are donations to ECOVIVARIUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ECOVIVARIUM 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 ECOVIVARIUM 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 ECOVIVARIUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ECOVIVARIUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names Susan Nowicke.
Who are the officers and directors of ECOVIVARIUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,515 (Sarah Michelle Oneida, Employee Representative).
How much revenue does ECOVIVARIUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $294,999, expenses of $403,796 and total assets of $178,602 at year end.

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