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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1140056

CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Tax-exempt · CORVALLIS, OR 97339

Financials

$654K$664K2023$760K$735K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$759,655$735,141$24,514$78,572$22,051$56,521
December 31, 2023990$654,168$664,230-$10,062$46,262$14,874$31,388
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$271,485
of which government grants
$100,607
Program service revenue
$493,761
Investment income
$1,648
Net gain from sales of assets
$967
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,239
Other revenue
-$7,239

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,586
Other salaries and wages
$462,800
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$608,740
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,814
Occupancy
$21,512
Travel
$8,854
Program services (functional)
$564,889
Management and general (functional)
$156,211
Fundraising (functional)
$14,041

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,262
Total assets, end of year
$78,572
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,051
Net assets, end of year
$56,521
Net assets without donor restrictions
$56,521
Gross receipts
$772,928
Employees
32
Volunteers
450
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
OR

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DIANE CONVERSEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$65,516$7,070
MATT JOHNSTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHRIS ANDERSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
LETICIA CAVAZOS SANCHEZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WILLIAM SIMONSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATE WOODSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN DEUELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ZETH OWENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DIANE CONVERSEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$67,500$6,488
ZETH OWENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
JORDAN BEAMERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHRIS ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WILLIAM SIMONSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MATT JOHNSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATT SAMPLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LETICIA CAVAZOS SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KIM TOWNSENDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE WOODSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 456, CORVALLIS, OR 97339-0456
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DIANE CONVERSE, PO BOX 456, CORVALLIS, OR 97339
Signed the 990
DIANE CONVERSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(541) 753-9211
Return prepared by
ANDERSON GROUP CPAS LLC

Mission

THE CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (CEC) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT THAT HAS PRIORITIZED PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS SINCE 1994. CEC'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH PRE-K THROUGH 8TH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TEACHER TRAINING, AND FOOD SECURITY. CEC'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, NATUREPLAY PRESCHOOL IN AVERY PARK, CLASSROOM EDUCATION AND FIELD TRIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN BENTON AND LINN COUNTIES, FAMILY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS INCLUDING SUMMER CONCERTS AND FALL FILM FESTIVAL, AND A 1-ACRE DEMONSTRATION AND EDUCATION GARDEN IN STARKER ARTS PARK KNOWN AS SAGE. THE FOOD GROWN AT SAGE IS DONATED TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGH OUR SOCIAL SERVICE PARTNER AGENCIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • NATURE EDUCATION: CEC OFFERS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR PRE-K THROUGH 5TH GRADE YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS WHILE BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE AND AMONG STUDENTS.PROGRAMS INCLUDE NATUREPLAY PRESCHOOL, THE WILD PROGRAM WITH CITY PARKS, SCHOOL'S OUT ADVENTURES, SUMMER CAMPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. WITH A FOCUS ON NATURE-BASED CONTENT, WE INCLUDE MATH, READING, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND THE ARTS IN ORDER TO CREATE A WELL-ROUNDED EXPERIENCE. NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP WITHIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.
    Expenses $448,541 · revenue $351,186
  • FARM TO SCHOOL: THE CORVALLIS FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM WORKS TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO AND CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, HEALTHY GRAINS, AND LEGUMES WHILE TEACHING ABOUT GOOD NUTRITION AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES. IT INTEGRATES FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMMING INTO BENTON AND LINN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN IN GROWING, PREPARING, AND EATING FRESH, LOCAL AND HEALTHY FOODS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUTDOOR AND PLACE-BASED LEARNING GOALS BY UTILIZING SCHOOL GARDENS OR LOCAL FARMS FOR BROAD-BASED CURRICULUM. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE HELD IN THE CLASSROOM, CAFETERIA, SCHOOL GARDENS AND IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO OFFERED OUTDOOR GARDEN ADVENTURES, PROVIDING DAY CAMP PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS ON NO-SCHOOL DAYS. CAMPS ARE OFFERED IN THE SUMMER MONTHS AS WEEK-LONG, GARDEN-THEMED OUTDOOR LEARNING ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-11.
    Expenses $71,489 · revenue $72,345
  • FOOD FOR FAMILIES: THE CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER'S FOOD FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM HELPS ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY IN CORVALLIS BY FILLING GAPS IN THE LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD SYSTEM. THE GOAL OF THE FOOD FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN CORVALLIS AND INCREASE THEIR FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGING AND EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION PRACTICES.THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE YEAR ROUND TO PARTNER EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, SHELTERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN CORVALLIS WHO DISTRIBUTE OUR FRESH VEGETABLES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. IN 2024, WE DONATED OVER 5,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE WHICH WAS HARVESTED FROM THE GARDEN AND DELIVERED FRESH TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WE PARTNER WITH FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THEIR CLIENTELE. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUED THIS YEAR FOR THE SOUTH CORVALLIS FOOD BANK CLIENTS DURING THE SUMMER UTILIZING FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE AT THE FOOD BANK THAT DAY.
    Expenses $44,859 · revenue $70,230

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-1140056
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C600)
Assets (IRS master file)
$78,572
Income (IRS master file)
$772,928

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$759,655$735,141$78,572XML
990December 2023$654,168$664,230$46,262XML
990December 2022$602,665$623,623$50,971IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 93-1140056).

Questions about CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

What is the EIN of CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER is 93-1140056.
Is CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 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 CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 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 CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DIANE CONVERSE.
Who are the officers and directors of CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,516 (DIANE CONVERSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $759,655, expenses of $735,141 and total assets of $78,572 at year end.

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