Nonprofit · EIN 45-1457199
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK
Also known as ECAGP
Tax-exempt · GALENA PARK, TX 77547
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $307,494 | $300,576 | $6,918 | $151,552 | $0 | $151,552 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $248,298 | $257,686 | -$9,388 | $119,634 | $0 | $119,634 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $153,399 | $99,377 | $54,022 | $129,022 | $0 | $129,022 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $153,000 | $153,000 | $0 | $58,350 | $0 | $58,350 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,494
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,485
- Other salaries and wages
- $76,482
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $158,337
- Professional fundraising fees
- $14,185
- Accounting fees
- $40,755
- Occupancy
- $8,400
- Travel
- $12,897
- Depreciation
- $7,560
- Program services (functional)
- $39,994
- Management and general (functional)
- $246,397
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $144,634
- Total assets, end of year
- $151,552
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $151,552
- Gross receipts
- $307,494
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRUZ HINOJOSA | PRESIDENT Officer | 24 | $0 |
| JUAN FLORES | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 24 | $0 |
| MARIA BARRAZA | TREASURER SECRETARY Officer | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRUZ HINOJOSA | PRESIDENT Officer | 24 | $0 |
| JUAN FLORES | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 24 | $0 |
| MARIA BARRAZA | TREASURER SECRETARY Officer | 30 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRUZ HINOJOSA | PRESIDENT | 24 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRUZ HINOJOSA | PRESIDENT | 24 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1508 EASTWAY ST, GALENA PARK, TX 77547-2267
- In care of
- % MARIA BARRAZA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1217 15th St Galena Park TX 77547, Galena Park TX 77547
- Signed the 990
- MARIA BARRAZA 3 OFFICER, TREASURER SECRETARY
- Return prepared by
- Galena Park Multiservices
Mission
THE MISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK (ECAGP) IS TO ORGANIZE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN GALENA PARK, TEXAS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ALL ACTIVITIES (PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE) ARE AIMED AT RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AROUND
Program accomplishments
- ASSISTED 3 DIFFERENT NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH GRANTS FOR THEIR PROGRAMSExpenses $9,550 · grants $9,550
- 4/16-6/18 KIDS MAKING SENSE- KIDS LEARNING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT HELPS THEM GROW INTO THOUGHTFUL, RESPONSIBLE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR CHOICES SHAPE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. TEACHING CHILDREN TO MAKE SENSE OF THE ENVIRONMENT ENCOURAGES THEM TO OBSERVE NATURE, ASK QUESTIONS, AND UNDERSTAND HOW ECOSYSTEMS WORK. THIS APPROACH BUILDS AWARENESS, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL WORLD, HELPING OUR YOUTH BECOME INFORMED CARETAKERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND PLANET.Expenses $6,183 · grants $6,183
- 4/13-01/26 BLOCK CAPTAINS PROGRAM- THE BLOCK CAPTAINS PROGRAM IN GALENA PARK HAS GROWN INTO A HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INITIATIVE THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNICATION, SAFETY, AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE. BLOCK CAPTAINS HAVE HELPED CREATE A DIRECT LINE BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND OUR ORGANIZATION, ENSURING CONCERNS ARE HEARD QUICKLY AND RESOURCES REACH THE RIGHT PLACES. THEIR PRESENCE HAS ENCOURAGED CLEANER STREETS, MORE ENGAGED NEIGHBORS, AND FASTER REPORTING OF ISSUES LIKE LIGHTING, TRASH, OR SAFETY CONCERNS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE PROGRAM HAS BUILT A SENSE OF UNITYNEIGHBORS KNOW ONE ANOTHER, LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER, AND FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY THEY CALL HOME. COST: 5050Expenses $5,050 · grants $5,050
- 4/26 EARTHDAY EVENT- EARTH DAY BLENDS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITH HANDS-ON COMMUNITY ACTION BY TEACHING PEOPLE WHY THE PLANET NEEDS PROTECTION WHILE GIVING THEM REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ECAGP USES THE DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT ISSUES LIKE POLLUTION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND CONSERVATION, AND THEN TURN THAT KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CLEAN-UPS, TREE PLANTING, AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS. THIS COMBINATION HELPS PEOPLE UNDERSTAND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND IMMEDIATELY APPLY WHAT THEYVE LEARNED TO IMPROVE THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY.Expenses $4,911 · grants $4,911
- 6/28 ECAGP / VERIZON DISASTER EVENT-CREATING DISASTER EVENT ACTIVITIES STRENGTHENS A COMMUNITYS READINESS BY TURNING ABSTRACT RISKS INTO PRACTICAL SKILLS PEOPLE CAN CONFIDENTLY USE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. THESE ACTIVITIES BUILD AWARENESS, IMPROVE COORDINATION AMONG NEIGHBORS AND LOCAL AGENCIES, AND GIVE RESIDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH RESPONSE ACTIONSEVERYTHING FROM EVACUATION ROUTES TO COMMUNICATION PLANS. WHEN PEOPLE PRACTICE TOGETHER, THEY REACT FASTER, SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER MORE EFFECTIVELY, AND REDUCE CONFUSION DURING REAL EMERGENCIES. IN SHORT, PREPAREDNESS EXERCISES TRANSFORM A COMMUNITY FROM VULNERABLE TO RESILIENT.Expenses $4,537 · grants $4,537
- 2/14-2/17 STRATEGIC RETREAT - THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD COMPLETED A PRODUCTIVE STRATEGIC RETREAT THAT STRENGTHENED ALIGNMENT AROUND THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION AND LONG-TERM PRIORITIES. THROUGH FOCUSED DISCUSSION AND COLLABORATIVE PLANNING, THE GROUP CLARIFIED GOALS, IDENTIFIED KEY OPPORTUNITIES, AND LEFT WITH RENEWED ENERGY AND A SHARED COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE ORGANIZATIONS STRATEGIC DIRECTION.Expenses $4,352 · grants $4,352
- 12/4 ECAGP COMMUNITY EVENT AND CHRISTMAS PARTY-ECAGP HOSTED A COMMUNITY EVENT THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER DATA FROM THREE DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS (ECAGP, AIR ALLIANCE AND EPA) CREATING A POWERFUL SHARED SPACE FOR LEARNING, COLLABORATION, AND TRANSPARENCY. BY COMBINING INSIGHTS FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES, THE EVENT HELPS RESIDENTS SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE, STRENGTHENS TRUST, AND ENCOURAGES JOINT PROBLEMSOLVING. THIS KIND OF COLLECTIVE APPROACH NOT ONLY HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY NEEDS MORE CLEARLY BUT ALSO SPARKS NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS THAT NO SINGLE ORGANIZATION COULD GENERATE ALONE.Expenses $3,842 · grants $3,842
- 11/1 SAMPLING THE CITY EVENT- AIR ALLIANCE SPONSORED A BIKE RIDING EVENT WITH AIR MONITORS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT TURNED INTO A MOVING SCIENCE LAB IN COLLABORATION WITH ECAGP. THE MOST IMPORTANT TAKEAWAY IS THAT IT HELPED PEOPLE SEE AIR QUALITY IN A WAY THAT CHARTS AND LECTURES NEVER COULD EVERY PEDAL STROKE PRODUCED REAL DATA ABOUT POLLUTION LEVELS, HOTSPOTS, AND HOW THE ENVIRONMENT CHANGES FROM BLOCK TO BLOCKExpenses $1,569 · grants $1,569
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-1457199
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $151,552
- Income (IRS master file)
- $307,494
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $307,494 | $300,576 | $151,552 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $248,298 | $257,686 | $119,634 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $153,399 | $99,377 | $129,022 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $153,000 | $153,000 | $58,350 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-1457199).
Questions about ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK
- What is the EIN of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK is 45-1457199.
- Is ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK 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 COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK 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 COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATES OF GALENA PARK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $307,494, expenses of $300,576 and total assets of $151,552 at year end.
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