Santa Cruz, CA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Ecology Action of Santa Cruz, founded in 1979, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $22.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 95% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $20.3M left a modest 8% surplus.
The primary and specific purpose for which the said corporation is formed is to empower individuals, businesses and communities to take actions today that achieve environmental and economic sustainability. The activities of the corporation shall be within the scope of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Energy efficiency is one of the most impactful and cost-effective ways to protect the environment -- that's why we've been committed to it for over two decades. We make Energy Efficiency Actionable...
Energy efficiency is one of the most impactful and cost-effective ways to protect the environment -- that's why we've been committed to it for over two decades. We make Energy Efficiency Actionable for California Businesses by offering energy efficiency services including, rebate/incentive processing, technical and engineering support, project management and financing options for businesses in California utility PG&E's service area.In addition, through our subsidiary Taper, a B Corp subsidiary of Ecology Action, we are dedicated to reducing pollution at scale by making energy efficiency easy for large commercial businesses. As a general contractor, Taper offers environmentally preferable solutions for HVAC, refrigeration, interior and exterior lighting, water systems and more. Our tailored approach streamlines the efficiency process and ensures delivery of large-scale solutions that yield dependable environmental benefits. It's a win for our planet, people and businesses.
Community Initiatives-Ecology Action builds a future by promoting opportunities to make simple, everyday sustainable changes in how we live and work in our communities. Ecology Action powers programs...
Community Initiatives-Ecology Action builds a future by promoting opportunities to make simple, everyday sustainable changes in how we live and work in our communities. Ecology Action powers programs that help advance resilience in communities by providing resources, hands-on tools, training, and perhaps most importantly - connection to others through the Resilient Central Coast program.Ecology Actions local active transportation programs have helped thousands of people make the switch to low-carbon transportation. Modo, our active transportation initiative, offers community-based planning, education and engagement to help all people safely adopt active transportation modes that reduce emissions. Ecology Action acts as a catalyst on both sides of the electric vehicle equation. We help folks from all walks of life purchase an electric vehicle through our EVs For Everyone initiative and help property owners install charging station infrastructure at their buildings through our EV charging infrastructure work. All while prioritizing historically under served communities. Ecology Action designs and executes public education programs to inspire Monterey Bay Area residents and businesses to make water conservation a way of life. This lessens water dependency on our rivers, reservoirs and groundwater wells and builds resilience in our communities against drought.Ecology Actions Ratio Institute works with food retailers to create store-level and enterprise sustainability solutions that reduce the industry's outsized impact. Ratio Institutes mission is to accelerate viability and measurable sustainability in food retail through expert collaboration, industry resources and practical tools.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $22,091,910 | $11,317,503 | +1.0% |
| Expenses | $20,329,796 | $12,438,320 | +0.6% |
| Net Income | $1,762,114 | $-1,120,817 | -2.6% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| James J Murphy | CEO & Exec Dir | 40.00 |
Officer
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$404,354 | $49,972 | $454,326 |
| Gary Eberhart | VP, Construction Services | 40.00 |
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$399,685 | $53,258 | $452,943 |
| Jane M McClellan | Principal, Taper | 40.00 |
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$343,662 | $13,650 | $357,312 |
| Chuck Tremper | COO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$304,619 | $11,993 | $316,612 |
| Jonathan Tan | VP Business Dev & Integration | 40.00 |
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$237,069 | $49,985 | $287,054 |
| John Webb | VP Business Info | 40.00 |
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$250,366 | $26,827 | $277,193 |
| Mahlon Aldridge | VP, Strategy | 40.00 |
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$216,545 | $60,226 | $276,771 |
| Heather Henricks | VP Marketing | 40.00 |
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$237,207 | $9,296 | $246,503 |
| Kathleen Steffanic | VP Finance & HR | 40.00 |
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$207,646 | $25,178 | $232,824 |
| Andy Marse | VP, Customer Success | 40.00 |
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$202,683 | $25,766 | $228,449 |
| Michelle Morales | VP, Delivery | 40.00 |
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$210,502 | $15,931 | $226,433 |
| Frank Henry | VP, Sales | 40.00 |
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$194,082 | $32,346 | $226,428 |
| Richard Ma | Dir of Engineering | 40.00 |
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$194,018 | $7,665 | $201,683 |
| Stan Pratt | Sr Software Dev | 40.00 |
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$184,843 | $8,120 | $192,963 |
| Nikki Patterson | Secretary | 2.00 |
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| David Pais | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Clark | Vice Chair | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Root Askew | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Lukacs | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Testoni | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Heschong | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Mahone | Board Chair | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Renshaw | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ileana Ortega Brunetti | Board Member | 2.00 |
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| Ken Ketch | Board Member | 2.00 |
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| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2024 | $22,091,910 | $20,329,796 | $22,570,753 | $1,762,114 |
| 2023 | $11,317,503 | $12,438,320 | $20,889,591 | $-1,120,817 |
| 2022 | $9,708,291 | $9,752,479 | $18,646,018 | $-44,188 |
| 2021 | $12,033,900 | $10,044,391 | $20,843,323 | $1,989,509 |
| 2020 | $14,285,991 | $15,721,921 | $16,914,832 | $-1,435,930 |
| 2019 | $21,414,648 | $18,786,808 | $19,916,183 | $2,627,840 |
| 2018 | $33,222,721 | $31,745,381 | $17,971,638 | $1,477,340 |
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