EARTHPLACE INC

EIN: 060740523 501(c)(3) Environment

WESTPORT, CT

Total Revenue
$5,176,267
Total Expenses
$3,771,020
Total Assets
$7,711,333
Net Assets
$6,492,471
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
CT
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

EARTHPLACE INC, founded in 1958, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

DEDICATED TO NATURE DISCOVERY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,343,488 Revenue: $1,599,312

EARTHPLACE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE A PRESCHOOL THAT IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NAEYC AND IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT SERVING CHILDREN AGED ZERO THROUGH FIVE INCLUDING...

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EARTHPLACE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE A PRESCHOOL THAT IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NAEYC AND IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT SERVING CHILDREN AGED ZERO THROUGH FIVE INCLUDING A FULL-TIME PROGRAM FOR WORKING PARENTS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A NURSERY, TODDLER PLAY GROUP, AND STORY TIMES WITH LIVE ANIMALS. THE EDUCATORS AT EARTHPLACE BELIEVE THAT CHILDRENS NATURAL CURIOSITY MOTIVATES THEM TO EXPLORE AND INVESTIGATE BOTH THE CLASSROOM AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS. OUTDOORS, THE STUDENTS PLAY ON THE NATURE-THEMED PLAYGROUND, WALK ON THE TRAILS, INVESTIGATE THE 62 ACRE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND VISIT THE OUTDOOR BIRDS OF PREY. ANIMALS IN THE EARTHPLACE TEACHING COLLECTION ARE ALSO BROUGHT INTO THE CLASSROOMS EACH WEEK BY THE NATURALISTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $454,406 Revenue: $107,700

THE HARBOR WATCH WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM WAS FOUNDED IN 1986. SINCE THEN, IT HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE A STATE CERTIFIED WATER QUALITY LABORATORY, THREE RESEARCH VEHICLES, AND AN AWARD WINNING...

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THE HARBOR WATCH WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM WAS FOUNDED IN 1986. SINCE THEN, IT HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE A STATE CERTIFIED WATER QUALITY LABORATORY, THREE RESEARCH VEHICLES, AND AN AWARD WINNING REPUTATION. ITS FIELD AND LAB WORK FOLLOWS EPA APPROVED QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS. THE GOAL OF HARBOR WATCH IS TO: PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF CONNECTICUT WITH THE DATA, KNOWLEDGE, AND FIELD EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO SAFEGUARD OUR WATERWAYS, EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITIES ABOUT WATERSHED ISSUES, AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENT INTERNS THROUGH HANDS-ON RESEARCH. HARBOR WATCH HAS STEADILY EXPANDED ITS GEOGRAPHY FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO RIDGEFIELD, AND GREENWICH TO STRATFORD, WORKING WITH TOWN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS TO HELP PINPOINT THE SOURCE OF SEWAGE LEAKS. FUNDING FOR THE HARBOR WATCH PROGRAM CONSISTS MOSTLY OF GRANTS, CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS AND DONATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $343,063 Revenue: $347,346

AT EARTHPLACE SUMMER CAMP, WE WELCOME CAMPERS OF ALL ABILITIES FROM AGES 2-15. ALL ENJOY AN UNSPOILED, NATURAL SETTINGON THE TRAILS, BY THE POND, IN THE FIELDS, OR UNDER THE SHADE OF OUR PINE GROVE...

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AT EARTHPLACE SUMMER CAMP, WE WELCOME CAMPERS OF ALL ABILITIES FROM AGES 2-15. ALL ENJOY AN UNSPOILED, NATURAL SETTINGON THE TRAILS, BY THE POND, IN THE FIELDS, OR UNDER THE SHADE OF OUR PINE GROVE. CAMPS RUN IN WEEKLY SESSIONS FROM MID-JUNE THROUGH MID-AUGUST. OUR STAFF IS TRAINED TO ENSURE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER FILLED WITH ADVENTURE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND PLENTY OF FRESH AIR. WITH ENGAGED STAFF AND A TON OF ROTATING NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES, EACH WEEK IS SURE TO BE A NEW AND EXCITING EXPERIENCE FOR EVEN THE MOST FREQUENT CAMPER.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,779,224
Program Service Revenue $2,145,689
Investment Income $118,492
Other Revenue $132,862
TOTAL REVENUE $5,176,267

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,828,822
Fundraising Expenses $340,955
Program Expenses $3,126,938
Other Expenses $942,198
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,771,020

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,176,267 $6,150,801 -0.2%
Expenses $3,771,020 $3,704,015 +0.0%
Net Income $1,405,247 $2,446,786 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
113
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$178,831
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANTHONY MCDOWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$178,831 $0 $178,831
ARIEL DUNNE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY S BUD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY OVERMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY ZOBL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH SACKSTEDER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK FERGUSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CORGEL PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN ROYCE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH BERNHARD BOARD ATTORNEY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA MASHIA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE TAIT CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
A MORRIS TOOKER VICE CHAIR TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $5,176,267 $3,771,020 $7,711,333 $1,405,247
2023 $6,150,801 $3,704,015 $6,099,629 $2,446,786
2022 $3,825,424 $3,212,398 $3,617,059 $613,026
2021 $2,634,204 $2,594,333 $3,026,868 $39,871
2020 $2,642,949 $2,906,400 $2,949,740 $-263,451
2019 $2,603,328 $2,816,329 $3,348,774 $-213,001
2018 $2,446,134 $2,468,165 $3,577,161 $-22,031
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