Explore Ecology
Explore Ecology
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About this organization
Mission
Explore Ecology inspires our community to engage with the natural world, think critically and experience the value of environmental stewardship. Programs include Art From Scrap, the Watershed Resource Center, Environmental Education and School Gardens for youth in 36 elementary schools in Santa Barbara County.
About
Over 800 environmental lessons were conducted by Explore Ecology staff for approximately 20,000 people, nearly all students. An additional 10,000 elementary age students were educated through Explore Ecology's school gardens program. Lessons focus on waste diversion (reduce, reuse, recycle and compost), water quality, school gardens and nutrition. Explore Ecology students are encouraged to conduct service learning projects at their schools and in their communities. Environmental lessons are presented to groups from local schools, after school and summer camp groups, as well as some groups of college students and adults. Through the environmental education program, Explore Ecology helps local governments and school districts reach their goals of educating the community about waste reduction.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The mission of explore ecology is to promote a greater understanding of environmental issues, and to support and encourage creative exploration and expression in the arts. explore ecology addresses how individuals can effect positive environmental change.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To educate about environmental issues and promote art exploration”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 302 E COTA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 41 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $92,340.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization pays $707,579 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $68,215 in fundraising expenses.