CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

EIN: 931140056 501(c)(3) Environment

CORVALLIS, OR

Total Revenue
$654,168
Total Expenses
$664,230
Total Assets
$46,262
Net Assets
$31,388
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
DIANE CONVERSE
Phone
5417539211
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $654K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (CEC) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT THAT HAS PRIORITIZED PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS SINCE 1994. CEC'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH PRE-K THROUGH 8TH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TEACHER TRAINING, AND FOOD SECURITY. CEC'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, NATUREPLAY PRESCHOOL IN AVERY PARK, CLASSROOM EDUCATION AND FIELD TRIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN BENTON AND LINN COUNTIES, FAMILY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS INCLUDING SUMMER CONCERTS AND FALL FILM FESTIVAL, AND A 1-ACRE DEMONSTRATION AND EDUCATION GARDEN IN STARKER ARTS PARK KNOWN AS SAGE. THE FOOD GROWN AT SAGE IS DONATED TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGH OUR SOCIAL SERVICE PARTNER AGENCIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $423,020 Revenue: $350,987

NATURE EDUCATION: CEC OFFERS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES ARE...

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NATURE EDUCATION: CEC OFFERS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS WHILE BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE AND AMONG STUDENTS.PROGRAMS INCLUDE NATUREPLAY PRESCHOOL, THE WILD PROGRAM WITH CITY PARKS, SCHOOL'S OUT ADVENTURES, SUMMER CAMPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. WITH A FOCUS ON NATURE-BASED CONTENT, WE INCLUDE MATH, READING, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND THE ARTS IN ORDER TO CREATE A WELL-ROUNDED EXPERIENCE. DURING 2023 WE CONTINUED OFFERING OUR OWN NATUREPLAY PRESCHOOL MORNING SESSIONS AND A BILINGUAL AFTERNOON SESSION. THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM EMPHASIZES CONNECTING KIDS TO NATURE WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING. DAY CAMPS OFFERED IN THE SUMMER MONTHS ARE A WEEK-LONG OUTDOOR LEARNING ADVENTURE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-11. CEC'S NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP WITHIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $58,560 Revenue: $79,771

FARM TO SCHOOL: THE CORVALLIS FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM WORKS TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO AND CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, HEALTHY GRAINS, AND LEGUMES WHILE TEACHING ABOUT GOOD NUTRITION...

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FARM TO SCHOOL: THE CORVALLIS FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM WORKS TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO AND CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, HEALTHY GRAINS, AND LEGUMES WHILE TEACHING ABOUT GOOD NUTRITION AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES. IT INTEGRATES FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMMING INTO BENTON AND LINN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN IN GROWING, PREPARING, AND EATING FRESH, LOCAL AND HEALTHY FOODS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUTDOOR AND PLACE-BASED LEARNING GOALS BY UTILIZING SCHOOL GARDENS OR LOCAL FARMS FOR BROAD-BASED CURRICULUM. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE HELD IN THE CLASSROOM, CAFETERIA, SCHOOL GARDENS AND IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2023 WE EXPANDED OUR FARM TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN RURAL LINN COUNTY. WE ALSO OFFERED OUTDOOR GARDEN ADVENTURES, PROVIDING DAY CAMP PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS ON NO-SCHOOL DAYS. CAMPS ARE OFFERED IN THE SUMMER MONTHS AS WEEK-LONG, GARDEN-THEMED OUTDOOR LEARNING ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-11.

Program 3
Expenses: $42,145 Revenue: $8,022

FOOD FOR FAMILIES: THE CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER'S FOOD FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM HELPS ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY IN CORVALLIS BY FILLING GAPS IN THE LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD SYSTEM. THE GOAL...

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FOOD FOR FAMILIES: THE CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER'S FOOD FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM HELPS ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY IN CORVALLIS BY FILLING GAPS IN THE LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD SYSTEM. THE GOAL OF THE FOOD FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN CORVALLIS AND INCREASE THEIR FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGING AND EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION PRACTICES.THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE YEAR ROUND TO PARTNER EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, SHELTERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN CORVALLIS WHO DISTRIBUTE OUR FRESH VEGETABLES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. IN 2023, WE DONATED OVER 5,011 POUNDS OF 41 DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF FRESH PRODUCE WHICH WAS HARVESTED FROM THE GARDEN AND DELIVERED FRESH TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WE PARTNER WITH FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THEIR CLIENTELE. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS RETURNED THIS YEAR FOR THE SOUTH CORVALLIS FOOD BANK CLIENTS DURING THE SUMMER UTILIZING FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE AT THE FOOD BANK THAT DAY.STAFF, INTERNS, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WORK YEAR-ROUND TO PLAN, PLANT, MAINTAIN AND HARVEST FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ON OUR 1-ACRE PRODUCTION, DEMONSTRATION AND EDUCATION GARDEN LOCATED IN BRUCE STARKER ARTS PARK. STAFF WORK WITH BUSINESSES TO SOURCE PLANT SEEDS AND STARTS, COMPOST, AND EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS TO PLAN WORK PARTIES FOR INTERESTED COMPANIES AS PART OF THEIR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. IN 2023, 324 VOLUNTEERS AND 16 INTERNS DEDICATED OVER 1,046 HOURS AND 925 HOURS, RESPECTIVELY TO THIS PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $224,139
Program Service Revenue $433,879
Investment Income $562
Other Revenue $-4,412
TOTAL REVENUE $654,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $553,112
Fundraising Expenses $10,019
Program Expenses $523,725
Other Expenses $111,118
TOTAL EXPENSES $664,230

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $654,168 $602,665 +0.1%
Expenses $664,230 $623,623 +0.1%
Net Income $-10,062 $-20,958 -0.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
29
Volunteers
400

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
$73,988
Total Directors
10
$73,988
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ZETH OWEN PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN BEAMER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS ANDERSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SIMONSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT JOHNSTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT SAMPLES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LETICIA CAVAZOS SANCHEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM TOWNSEND BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE WOODS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE CONVERSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$67,500 $6,488 $73,988
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 $654,168 $664,230 $46,262 $-10,062
2022 $602,665 $623,623 $50,971 $-20,958
2021 $622,670 $583,074 $91,655 $39,596
2020 $547,662 $554,959 $60,873 $-7,297
2019 $540,191 $682,775 $71,377 $-142,584
2018 $526,233 $607,813 $209,101 $-81,580
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