Nonprofit · EIN 37-1639971
STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC
Tax-exempt · VENTURA, CA 93003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $806,196 | $912,240 | -$106,044 | $32,488 | $73,851 | -$41,363 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $798,652 | $989,901 | -$191,249 | $113,731 | $39,049 | $74,682 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $941,863 | $900,646 | $41,217 | $312,002 | $46,071 | $265,931 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $473,103
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Program service revenue
- $194,330
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $138,245
- Other revenue
- $138,763
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $543,220
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $617,691
- Professional fundraising fees
- $54,400
- Legal fees
- $2,296
- Accounting fees
- $5,421
- Occupancy
- $58,588
- Travel
- $24,421
- Depreciation
- $6,772
- Program services (functional)
- $372,705
- Management and general (functional)
- $257,462
- Fundraising (functional)
- $282,073
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $103,730
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,488
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $73,851
- Net assets, end of year
- -$41,363
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,821
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$41,363
- Gross receipts
- $806,196
- Employees
- 13
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Burkey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Gill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Melinda Beardsley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Murillo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Reade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Sheehy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jackson Duda | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Chris Waldron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bethany Filter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Marinville | Executive Director | 40 | $140,789 | $5,493 |
| Brett Burkey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Gill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melinda Beardsley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Whitcomb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Murillo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Sheehy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Waldron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Maranville | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Maranville | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $140,192 | $16,613 |
| Brett Burkey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Gill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melinda Beardsley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Whitcomb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Sheehy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Waldron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1891 GOODYEAR AVE STE 618, VENTURA, CA 93003-6431
- In care of
- % CAITLIN PAULUS
- Signed the 990
- Caitlin Paulus, CEO
- Phone
- (805) 892-8155
- Website
- www.seeag.org
- Return prepared by
- EVANS TAX AND BUSINESS SERVICES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 37-1639971 or by the name STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
SEEAGs vision is to inspire our local communities to have a deep appreciation for agriculture and the hands and lands that feed us to ensure the future viability of agriculture in rural and urban communities.SEEAG educates over 10,000 students and community members annually about the importance of local agriculture in schools, during field trips and at special events like Ventura County and Santa Barbara County Farm Days.
Program accomplishments
- Farm-to-Food Lab is a three part educational experience, including a field trip to a working farm, where students learn about everything from the science of growing our food to its nutritional values and impact on our bodies. Farm-to-Food Lab is a living laboratory where students dive into water, plant, and soil science activities. The Farm-to-Food Lab Program is aligned with 3rd-grade NGSS standards and is offered free of charge to all schools, including bus reimbursements to and from our farm locations.3,550 Unduplicated 3rd Grade StudentsExpenses $193,556 · revenue $15,742
- SEEAGs education programs educate, inspire and empower youth and the greater community to understand and value local agriculture.Expenses $86,783 · revenue $125,561
- The STEM Careers Pathways in Agriculture program immerses high school students in the diverse world of agriculture, offering them hands-on experience in agronomy, technology, and engineering through classroom labs and real-world exposure during field trips. Students explore career opportunities, align their strengths with industry roles, and gain insights into relevant degrees and certifications. By the program's end, they will have discovered a variety of career options, connected with industry professionals, and learned about educational pathways, leaving the program ready to pursue their future in agriculture.500 Unduplicated High School StudentsExpenses $55,400 · revenue $10,668
- Farm Day Every Day is a year-round initiative that connects communities with local farms. Building on our annual Farm Day events in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, this program offers ongoing opportunities for community engagement and education. Through monthly farm tours, online learning resources, and our signature Farm Day events, participants gain a deeper understanding of our local food systems and the people who grow their food.12,000 Community Members of All AgesExpenses $24,613
- The Youth Wellness Initiative is designed to educate and empower students and their families to embrace healthy lifestyles by understanding the robust connection between agriculture and our health and wellness. With a focus on nutrition, this initiative is threefold: it informs our Farm-to-Food Lab program, hosts monthly produce pop up events at schools, and offers online resources for ongoing support. 2,200 Unduplicated Elementary School Students & Family MembersExpenses $12,353 · revenue $360
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
- 37-1639971
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,488
- Income (IRS master file)
- $806,196
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $806,196 | $912,240 | $32,488 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $798,652 | $989,901 | $113,731 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $941,863 | $900,646 | $312,002 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 37-1639971).
Questions about STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC
- What is the EIN of STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC is 37-1639971.
- Is STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE 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 STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE 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 STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does STUDENTS FOR ECO EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $806,196, expenses of $912,240 and total assets of $32,488 at year end.
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