ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION

EIN: 871730274 501(c)(3) Education

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$526,946
Total Expenses
$588,450
Total Assets
$106,760
Net Assets
$106,760
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
LORI S ESPINOZA
Phone
9176368437
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $527K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $588K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS FOR A MORE JUST WORLD. WE PLEDGE TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN THE WORLDS MOST CRUCIAL ECOSYSTEMS AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THOSE WHOSE LANDS AND LIVES ARE ENDANGERED BY ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $127,169 Revenue: $148,592

BRIGHT ISLANDS, DEEP FORESTS IS A NATURAL HISTORY EXPLORATION OF ECUADOR THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR US SCHOLARS AND OLDER AMERICANS. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT...

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BRIGHT ISLANDS, DEEP FORESTS IS A NATURAL HISTORY EXPLORATION OF ECUADOR THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR US SCHOLARS AND OLDER AMERICANS. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT BIOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY, NATURAL HISTORY, AND OTHER TOPICS FROM EXPERTS IN VARIOUS FIELD SETTINGS ACROSS ECUADOR. ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THE PROGRAM AND CONTRACTED PROFESSIONALS IN ECUADOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. PROVIDED ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-STUDENTS; CONTRIBUTED TO CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE SITES OF STUDY; FOSTERED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN US SCHOLARS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS ECUADOR.

Program 2
Expenses: $101,192 Revenue: $28,000

U OF CO BOULDERS ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION PROGRAM IS PART OF A CREDIT-BEARING COURSE AT CU BOULDER (EITHER 3 CREDITS OF EBIO LAB AND/OR 6 HOURS OF 4000 LEVEL EBIO COURSES) AND FEATURES EXPERIENTIAL...

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U OF CO BOULDERS ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION PROGRAM IS PART OF A CREDIT-BEARING COURSE AT CU BOULDER (EITHER 3 CREDITS OF EBIO LAB AND/OR 6 HOURS OF 4000 LEVEL EBIO COURSES) AND FEATURES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN ECUADOR OVERSEEN BY CU BOULDER FACULTY AND ON-SITE PROFESSIONALS. STUDENTS STUDIED ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION IN ONE OF THE MOST BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE LOCATIONS ON THE PLANET AND OBTAINED HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THE PROGRAM FOR CU BOULDER AND CONTRACTED PROVIDERS IN ECUADOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. DESIGNED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR US COLLEGE STUDENTS; CONTRIBUTED TO CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE SITES OF STUDY; FOSTERED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN US SCHOLARS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS ECUADOR.

Program 3
Expenses: $93,722 Revenue: $163,540

ECKERD COLLEGES NATURAL HISTORY OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AND ECUADOR IS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT GIVES STUDENTS ACCESS TO FIELD SETTINGS THAT DEMONSTRATE THEORIES AND CONCEPTS OF THEIR RESEARCH. THE...

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ECKERD COLLEGES NATURAL HISTORY OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AND ECUADOR IS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT GIVES STUDENTS ACCESS TO FIELD SETTINGS THAT DEMONSTRATE THEORIES AND CONCEPTS OF THEIR RESEARCH. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A CREDIT-BEARING COURSE AT ECKERD AND CONCLUDES WITH AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM IN ECUADOR OVERSEEN BY ECKERD FACULTY AND ON-SITE PROFESSIONALS. ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THE PROGRAM FOR ECKERD COLLEGE AND CONTRACTED PROVIDERS IN ECUADOR TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. DESIGNED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR US COLLEGE STUDENTS; CONTRIBUTED TO CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE SITES OF STUDY; FOSTERED CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN US SCHOLARS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS ECUADOR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,706
Program Service Revenue $502,873
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $367
TOTAL REVENUE $526,946

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000
Salaries & Benefits $66,439
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $506,674
Other Expenses $521,011
TOTAL EXPENSES $588,450

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $526,946 $709,056 -0.3%
Expenses $588,450 $794,810 -0.3%
Net Income $-61,504 $-85,754 -0.3%
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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
4
Independent Members
1
Employees
3
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
$50,553
Total Directors
4
$50,553
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LORI S ESPINOZA DIRECTOR GLOBAL LEARNING 20.00
Officer Director Highest
$26,808 $0 $26,808
MARLEY STUART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$23,745 $0 $23,745
NATALIE ESPINOZA DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ABBRUZZESE DIRECTOR 0.00
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
2024 $526,946 $588,450 $106,760 $-61,504
2023 $709,056 $794,810 $168,264 $-85,754
2022 $829,965 $605,227 $254,018 $224,738
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