Nonprofit · EIN 94-1703351
ECOLOGY CENTER
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94710
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $18,141,347 | $17,773,012 | $368,335 | $8,844,960 | $4,432,725 | $4,412,235 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,921,962 | $15,575,637 | $346,325 | $7,563,699 | $3,517,792 | $4,045,907 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,496,747
- of which government grants
- $17,221,996
- Membership dues
- $46,802
- Program service revenue
- $415,509
- Investment income
- $46,503
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $49,367
- Other revenue
- $182,588
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,789,057
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $202,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,776,829
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,706,942
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,669
- Accounting fees
- $34,000
- Occupancy
- $118,445
- Travel
- $17,178
- Depreciation
- $362,324
- Program services (functional)
- $16,513,430
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,144,584
- Fundraising (functional)
- $114,998
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,563,699
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,844,960
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,432,725
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,412,235
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,632,994
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,117,640
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,337,845
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $74,390
- Gross receipts
- $18,213,545
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN BOURQUE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $182,971 | $19,229 |
| BEN MAH | RECYLING DRIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,295 | $30,092 |
| ENCARNACION RIVERA | RECYLING DRIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,348 | $32,568 |
| REYES SANDOVAL | RECYLING DRIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,776 | $21,776 |
| MIGUEL NAVVARO | RECYLING DRIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,602 | $31,395 |
| OSCAR MORENO | RECYLING DRIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,502 | $25,631 |
| REBECCA PRAGER | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAD SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCHULTZE-ALLEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG DITTMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOMI TORRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE CHAING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN BOURQUE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $171,713 | $18,390 |
| DEBORAH BEYEA | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,963 | $20,083 |
| BEN MAH | RECYLING DRIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,894 | $27,860 |
| REYES SANDOVAL | RECYLING DRIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,017 | $21,210 |
| REBECCA PRAGER | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAD SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCHULTZE-ALLEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG DITTMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOMI TORRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE CHAING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1231 2ND ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1005
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARTIN BOURQUE, 1231 2ND STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710
- Signed the 990
- MARTIN BOURQUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (510) 526-1131
- Website
- WWW.ECOLOGYCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LINDQUIST VON HUSEN & JOYCE LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1703351 or by the name ECOLOGY CENTER.
- 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
INSPIRING AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY, AND JUST FUTURE FOR THE EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA, AND BEYOND.
Program accomplishments
- INTERNAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND OTHER INTERNAL PROGRAMS:RECYCLING: THE CENTER OPERATES THE RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BERKELEY. CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTIONS IS A KEY FORM OF WASTE REDUCTION AND DIVERTS RECYCLING MATERIALS FROM INCINERATORS AND LANDFILLS. THE CENTER ALSO EDUCATES ON THE ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF RECYCLING.OTHER INTERNAL PROGRAMS: THE CENTER ALSO OPERATES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:* EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INFORMATION AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES.* STORE TO SUPPLY THE COMMUNITY WITH A UNIQUE AND HARD-TO-FIND SELECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, GIFTS, BOOKS, AND OTHER RESOURCES.* A YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ACADEMY TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS.* FARMER'S MARKET TO PROVIDE A MARKET FOR SMALL SCALE REGIONAL FARMERS BY LINKING THEM TO URBAN COMMUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.Expenses $16,429,217 · grants $10,789,057 · revenue $598,097
- FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS: THE CENTER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS FOCUSED ON ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE CENTER'S MISSION BY PROVIDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSIST OF BAY AREA COALITION FOR HEADWATERS, BERKELEY COMMUNITY GARDENING COLLABORATIVE, BAY AREA SEED INTERCHANGE LIBRARY, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY CURRICULUM PROJECT, INDIGENOUS PERMACULTURE PROJECT, WEST BERKELEY ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN AIR AND SAFE JOBS, AND GREYWATER ACTION.Expenses $84,213
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 | Not 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
- 94-1703351
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,844,960
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,213,545
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $18,141,347 | $17,773,012 | $8,844,960 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $15,921,962 | $15,575,637 | $7,563,699 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,736,227 | $14,821,226 | $7,578,376 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 94-1703351).
Questions about ECOLOGY CENTER
- What is the EIN of ECOLOGY CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ECOLOGY CENTER is 94-1703351.
- Is ECOLOGY CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to ECOLOGY CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ECOLOGY 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 ECOLOGY 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 ECOLOGY 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 ECOLOGY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARTIN BOURQUE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ECOLOGY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,971 (MARTIN BOURQUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ECOLOGY CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $18,141,347, expenses of $17,773,012 and total assets of $8,844,960 at year end.
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