Nonprofit · EIN 31-1011605
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, OH 43130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $199,591 | $198,265 | $1,326 | $161,229 | $6,699 | $154,530 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $217,410 | $197,258 | $20,152 | $218,077 | $64,872 | $153,205 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $205,932 | $204,297 | $1,635 | $140,030 | $6,977 | $133,053 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $137,692
- of which government grants
- $119,450
- Membership dues
- $6,455
- Program service revenue
- $46,012
- Investment income
- $3,069
- Other revenue
- $12,818
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $56,090
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,596
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,748
- Occupancy
- $6,000
- Travel
- $22,338
- Program services (functional)
- $171,019
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,246
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $218,077
- Total assets, end of year
- $161,229
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,699
- Net assets, end of year
- $154,530
- Gross receipts
- $199,591
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA METCALF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $56,090 | $5,731 |
| HOLLY TUCKER | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA HUNTER | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN DENNISON | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA PROFFITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE NATOLI BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| EBONY HOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA HAUGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY ADKINS | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY SICKLE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH DYER | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MONTAVON | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA METCALF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $55,535 | $3,807 |
| HOLLY TUCKER | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA HUNTER | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN DENNISON | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA PROFFITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE NATOLI BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| EBONY HOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA HAUGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY ADKINS | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY SICKLE | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH DYER | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MONTAVON | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA METCALF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $55,535 | $720 |
| HOLLY TUCKER | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA HUNTER | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KASSIE CHARNLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN DENNISON | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE NATOLI BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| EBONY HOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY ADKINS | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY SICKLE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH DYER | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KRINER | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MONTAVON | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 922 MADISON AVE, LANCASTER, OH 43130-1005
- In care of
- % BRENDA METCALF
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRENDA METCALF, 922 MADISON AVE, LANCASTER, OH 43130
- Signed the 990
- BRENDA METCALF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (740) 653-2649
- Website
- WWW.EECO-ONLINE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- OATNEY & ASSOCIATES CPA'S INC
Mission
AT EECO IT IS OUR MISSION TO BE A LEADER IN THE PROMOTION AND FACILITATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (EE), AND TO NURTURE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS. WE WANT A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE KEY TO THIS IS EDUCATION. THROUGH EECO, INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS ARE NOT ONLY EDUCATED, BUT ALSO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS STRENGTHEN EE IN OHIO, LEADING TO A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY LITERATE POPULATION AND A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT. YOU ARE WELCOME TO BECOME A PARTNER AND FRIEND. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING EECO, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected].
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO (EECO) IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR OHIO EDUCATORS AND SOUND SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR OHIO STUDENTS. WITH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FUND (OEEF), EECO IS ABLE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THROUGH A REGIONAL STRUCTURE IN OHIO. WE SEE OVER 30,000 STUDENTS AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR OVER 7,000 EDUCATORS ANNUALLY. THE MAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT EECO AND OEEF IS PROMOTING IN OHIO IS A ENVIRONMENTAL STEM CAREER PROGRAM THAT TARGETS OHIO EDUCATORS AS WELL AS MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. EECO CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PREK-COLLEGE STUDENTS AS WELL AS EDUCATION FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IT IS THE INTENTION OF EECO THAT ALL OHIOANS ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY LITERATE AND ENGAGE IN DECISION MAKING THAT ENSURES SUSTAINABILITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. 2)COMPLETED 22 WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS WITH OVER 30,000 PARTICIPANTS3)PUBLISHED AND DISPERSED 4 NEWSLATTERS ( FALL, WINTER, SPRING AND FALL) AND A GREENPAPER.THESE GO OUT TO OVER 10,000 EDUCATORS IN OHIO.4)ALL REGIONS HAVE MADE PROPOSALS TO UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES FOR THE OHIO EPE-OEEF.5)REGIONAL DIRECTORS HAVE CREATED TEAMS THAT ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR THEIR REGIONS. THESE INCLUDE URBAN AND MINORITY, SOCIAL STUDIES, EARLY CHILDHOOD, HIGH SCHOOL AND LANGUAGE ARTS, ADULT AUDIENCES AND PRESERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. ALSO ADDED CAREER MENTORING AND ADULT EDUCATION.Expenses $171,019 · revenue $58,830
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1011605
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $161,229
- Income (IRS master file)
- $199,591
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $199,591 | $198,265 | $161,229 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $217,410 | $197,258 | $218,077 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $205,932 | $204,297 | $140,030 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $189,883 | $176,414 | $136,731 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 31-1011605).
Questions about ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED is 31-1011605.
- Is ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED 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 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRENDA METCALF.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,090 (BRENDA METCALF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,591, expenses of $198,265 and total assets of $161,229 at year end.
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