ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER INC

EIN: 300584471 501(c)(3) Environment

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$2,596,630
Total Expenses
$2,205,216
Total Assets
$11,860,256
Net Assets
$11,670,632
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRIS HEPTINSTALL
Phone
6195003090
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $391K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC FROM HEALTH HAZARDS THAT IMPACT FAMILIES, WORKERS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $2,173,078
Investment Income $423,552
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,596,630

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,000
Salaries & Benefits $884,785
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,004,923
Other Expenses $1,313,431
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,205,216

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,596,630 $2,737,154 -0.1%
Expenses $2,205,216 $2,611,093 -0.2%
Net Income $391,414 $126,061 +2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
11
Volunteers
5

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
$334,812
Total Directors
3
$267,038
Key Employees
1
$208,709
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLES POSS IN-HOUSE COUNSEL 40.00
Key Emp
$208,709 $0 $208,709
CHRIS E HEPTINSTALL PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer Director
$267,038 $0 $267,038
DANIELLE WATSON SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$67,774 $0 $67,774
JAMIE BRUNDEGE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG PRUS TREASURER 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES CREAMER BOARD MEMBER 10.00
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 $2,596,630 $2,205,216 $11,860,256 $391,414
2024 $2,737,154 $2,611,093 $11,298,960 $126,061
2023 $2,409,018 $2,268,387 $11,171,641 $140,631
2022 $2,556,971 $2,642,378 $10,976,450 $-85,407
2021 $2,712,741 $2,106,132 $11,028,825 $606,609
2020 $1,739,147 $1,903,457 $10,293,659 $-164,310
2019 $3,463,314 $2,170,825 $10,492,664 $1,292,489
2018 $3,402,834 $2,573,990 $9,180,417 $828,844
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