ECOLOGY CENTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARTIN BOURQUE

Phone

5105261131

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ECOLOGY CENTER, founded in 1969, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $15.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

INSPIRING AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY, AND JUST FUTURE FOR THE EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA, AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $14,435,886 Revenue: $625,957

INTERNAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND OTHER INTERNAL PROGRAMS:RECYCLING: THE CENTER OPERATES THE RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BERKELEY. CURBSIDE RECYCLING...

INTERNAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND OTHER INTERNAL PROGRAMS:RECYCLING: THE CENTER OPERATES THE RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BERKELEY. CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTIONS IS A KEY FORM OF WASTE REDUCTION AND DIVERTS RECYCLING MATERIALS FROM INCINERATORS AND LANDFILLS. THE CENTER ALSO EDUCATES ON THE ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF RECYCLING.OTHER INTERNAL PROGRAMS: THE CENTER ALSO OPERATES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:* EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INFORMATION AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES.* STORE TO SUPPLY THE COMMUNITY WITH A UNIQUE AND HARD-TO-FIND SELECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, GIFTS, BOOKS, AND OTHER RESOURCES.* A YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ACADEMY TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS.* FARMER'S MARKET TO PROVIDE A MARKET FOR SMALL SCALE REGIONAL FARMERS BY LINKING THEM TO URBAN COMMUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.

Program 2

Expenses: $87,489 Revenue: $18,324

FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS: THE CENTER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS FOCUSED ON ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE CENTER'S MISSION BY PROVIDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSIST OF BAY AREA...

FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS: THE CENTER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS FOCUSED ON ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE CENTER'S MISSION BY PROVIDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSIST OF BAY AREA COALITION FOR HEADWATERS, BERKELEY COMMUNITY GARDENING COLLABORATIVE, BAY AREA SEED INTERCHANGE LIBRARY, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY CURRICULUM PROJECT, INDIGENOUS PERMACULTURE PROJECT, WEST BERKELEY ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN AIR AND SAFE JOBS, AND GREYWATER ACTION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,247,242

Program Service Revenue $475,080

Investment Income $30,439

Other Revenue $169,201

TOTAL REVENUE $15,921,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,931,356

Salaries & Benefits $3,763,700

Fundraising Expenses $37,237

Program Expenses $14,523,375

Other Expenses $2,880,581

TOTAL EXPENSES $15,575,637

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$15,921,962	$14,736,227	+0.1%
Expenses	$15,575,637	$14,821,226	+0.1%
Net Income	$346,325	$-84,999	-5.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$190,103

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
REBECCA PRAGER	BOARD PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAD SMITH	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER SCHULTZE-ALLEN	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG DITTMANN	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NAOMI TORRES	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUE CHAING	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN BOURQUE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$171,713	$18,390	$190,103
DEBORAH BEYEA	DEPUTY DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$133,963	$20,083	$154,046
BEN MAH	RECYLING DRIVER	40.00	Highest	$106,894	$27,860	$134,754
REYES SANDOVAL	RECYLING DRIVER	40.00	Highest	$103,017	$21,210	$124,227

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	$15,921,962	$15,575,637	$7,563,699	$346,325
2022	$14,736,227	$14,821,226	$7,578,376	$-84,999
2021	$13,640,615	$12,708,660	$7,185,570	$931,955
2020	$8,954,918	$9,272,242	$5,209,969	$-317,324
2019	$8,615,001	$8,734,832	$5,427,282	$-119,831
2018	$8,026,530	$7,850,973	$5,117,364	$175,557