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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5158442

EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC

Tax-exempt · WARREN, RI 02885

Financials

$125K$105K2023$86K$120K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$86,142$120,350-$34,208$57,884$754$57,130
December 31, 2023990-EZ$124,857$105,093$19,764$91,538$200$91,338
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,779
Program service revenue
$45,930
Investment income
$708
Net income from fundraising events
$17,948
Net income from sales of inventory
-$4,223

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$87,806
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,400
Occupancy
$2,420
Printing, publications and postage
$390
Other expenses
$27,334
Program services (functional)
$83,456

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$91,538
Total assets, end of year
$57,884
Total liabilities, end of year
$754
Net assets, end of year
$57,130
Cash, savings and investments
$27,046
Gross receipts
$105,600

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID DADEKIANPRESIDENT1.5$0
SARAH SMITHDIRECTOR1.5$0
SAM GRIMLEYDIRECTOR1.5$0
DAINA CHEYENNE HARVEYDIRECTOR1.5$0
CRAIG FEARDIRECTOR1.5$0
SYMA EBBINDIRECTOR1.5$0
ELIZABETH BLANKDIRECTOR1.5$0
DAVID STANDRIDGEDIRECTOR1.5$0
MELANIE BRANCHDIRECTOR1.5$0
DOUGH STUCHELDIRECTOR1.5$0
HARRY ROSENBLUMNVICE PRESIDENT1.5$0
CHASE HOGOBOOMTREASURER1.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID DADEKIANPRESIDENT (AS OF 10/23)1.5$0
HARRY ROSENBLUMNVICE PRESIDENT (AS OF 10/23)1.5$0
CHASE HOGOBOOMTREASURER1.5$0
TRICIA PEREZSECRETARY (AS OF 10/23)1.5$0
SARAH SMITHDIRECTOR1.5$0
SAM GRIMLEYDIRECTOR1.5$0
DAINA CHEYENNE HARVEYDIRECTOR1.5$0
CRAIG FEARDIRECTOR1.5$0
SYMA EBBINDIRECTOR1.5$0
ELIZABETH BLANKDIRECTOR (AS OF 10/23)1.5$0
KEN PAYNEDIRECTOR (AS OF 10/23)1.5$0
DAVID STANDRIDGEDIRECTOR (AS OF 5/23)1.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
23 SUMMIT DR, WARREN, RI 02885-1316
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
23 SUMMIT DR, WARREN RI 028851316
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Sarah Schumann, 23 SUMMIT DR, WARREN RI 028851316
Signed the 990-EZ
CHASE HOGOBOOM, TREASURER
Phone
(401) 364-0491
Return prepared by
KAHN LITWIN RENZA & CO LTD

Mission

PROMOTE PLACE-BASED APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD IN NE

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH:IN 2024, EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM REACHED OVER 4,500 PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF NEW ENGLAND'S LOCAL SEAFOOD SYSTEMS. STAFF PRESENTED TO K12, UNIVERSITY, AND CULINARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, INCLUDING AT JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS, AND MULTIPLE SEA TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS. PUBLIC EVENTS SUCH ASFISHES AT THE FORT, THE UNITED TABLE SERIES, AND HOPE IN THE WATER SCREENINGS INTRODUCED CONSUMERS TO DIVERSE LOCAL SEAFOOD SPECIES AND THE ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL STORIES BEHIND THEM. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES WERE SHARED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, NEWSLETTER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA, WHICH TOGETHER REACHED MORE THAN 47,000 ANNUAL VISITORS.
    Expenses $41,728
  • SEAFOOD INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND TRAINING:EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM WORKED CLOSELY WITH FISHERMEN, SEAFOOD BUSINESSES, AND CHEFS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL SEAFOOD SUPPLY CHAINS AND IMPROVE PRODUCT QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED A SERIES OF IKE JIME TRAININGS FOR FISHERMEN, SEAFOOD DEALERS, AND CHEFS, HELPING TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF HUMANE HARVESTING AND HANDLING PRACTICES. IT ALSO COLLABORATED WITH SEAFOOD BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRYGROUPS TO PROMOTE UNDERUTILIZED SPECIES AND CONNECT LOCAL CATCH TO REGIONAL MARKETS.
    Expenses $20,864
  • RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING:IN 2024, EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM COLLABORATED WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING THE COMMERCIAL FISHERIES CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND AND UMASS DARTMOUTH'S SCHOOL FOR MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ON THE MARKETS TO MODELS PROJECT, ADVANCING SEAFOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESEARCH. STAFF ALSO PRESENTED FINDINGS FROM THE CLIMATE WINNERS STUDY AT THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL VENUES. THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENED ITS INTERNAL CAPACITY BY SUPPORTING STAFF DEVELOPMENT, EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS, AND SECURING GRANTS TO SUSTAIN AND GROW PROGRAMMING.
    Expenses $20,864

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
46-5158442
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$57,884
Income (IRS master file)
$105,600

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$86,142$120,350$57,884XML
990-EZDecember 2023$124,857$105,093$91,538XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Sarah Schumann
December 31, 2017≤ $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 46-5158442).

Questions about EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC

What is the EIN of EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC is 46-5158442.
Is EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM 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 EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC?
The 990-N for 2017 names Sarah Schumann.
Who are the officers and directors of EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EATING WITH THE ECOSYSTEM INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,142, expenses of $120,350 and total assets of $57,884 at year end.

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