ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE

EIN: 912153842 501(c)(3) Environment

OLYMPIA, WA

Total Revenue
$4,412,173
Total Expenses
$4,046,227
Total Assets
$1,731,403
Net Assets
$1,109,124
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
CASEY DENNEHY
Phone
3052138829
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.0M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE SPECIES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEMS. OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FACES COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC THREATS WHICH WE ADDRESS WITH EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, CONSERVATION RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC, SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL AND LASTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SPECIES AND HABITATS WE SUPPORT. BECAUSE ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION IS VITALLY LINKED TO COMMUNITY, WE WORK TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. IN PARTICULAR, WE RECOGNIZE THE INEXTRICABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS AND SEEK TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT THAT RELATIONSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,573,587 Revenue: $0

WE ASSISTED FEDERAL (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, US. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE), STATE (WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE), AND COUNTY AGENCIES, TRIBAL PARTNERS (CHEHALIS TRIBE OF INDIANS) AND OTHER...

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WE ASSISTED FEDERAL (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, US. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE), STATE (WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE), AND COUNTY AGENCIES, TRIBAL PARTNERS (CHEHALIS TRIBE OF INDIANS) AND OTHER NON-PROFIT (THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY, POINT BLUE) ORGANIZATIONS ON ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING SPECIES AND HABITAT RECOVERY ACTIONS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. WE WORKED IN VARIOUS IMPERILED ECOSYSTEMS INCLUDING PRAIRIE-OAK, ESTUARINE, COASTAL, AND SHRUB-STEPPE TO IMPLEMENT AVIAN CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND PRESCRIBED FIRE, SCIENCE, AND PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ONGOING COORDINATION, PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION FOR SPECIES AND HABITAT MONITORING AND RESTORATION (INCLUDING SPRAYING INVASIVE PLANTS, PRESCRIBED FIRE, AND SEEDING NATIVE PLANTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,407,508
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $4,665
TOTAL REVENUE $4,412,173

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,279,402
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,573,587
Other Expenses $1,766,825
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,046,227

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,412,173 $3,101,467 +0.4%
Expenses $4,046,227 $2,576,219 +0.6%
Net Income $365,946 $525,248 -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
4
Employees
61
Volunteers
20

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
5
$104,409
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY SLATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$97,566 $6,843 $104,409
CASEY DENNEHY PRESIDENT 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRI WHEELER VICE PRESIDENT 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL YAEGER TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE OTOOLE SECRETARY 0.25
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,412,173 $4,046,227 $1,731,403 $365,946
2022 $3,101,467 $2,576,219 $1,461,124 $525,248
2021 $1,036,819 $1,043,195 $295,042 $-6,376
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