NonprofitsEcovivarium

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Ecovivarium

ESCONDIDO, CA

Total revenue

$295K

Total expenses

$404K

Net assets

Grants received

$91K

4 grants

EIN

270492101

Tax year

2023

Mission

Inspire-Empower-Educate Through live animal interactions and discussions we endeavor to connect the dots between the animals, history, indigenous cultures from around the world, and the natural environment and through our literacy program to combine an understanding of nature with a passion for learning.

Programs

4 programs

School Programs: Native Species Awareness and Rattlesnake Safety Protocols for children TK - Grade 5; Animal Adaptations - Grades 1 - 3; Sharing Habitats with Reptiles, Amphibians and Arthropods for Grades 3 - 8.

Expenses: $98K

Community "STEAM" Outreach in Underserved Communities: Heavy focus on reaching out to students of all ages that do not typically have the opportunity for hands-on learning about Reptiles, Amphibians and Arthropods locally and globally. Additional focus is placed on career opportunities working with animals, the environment and other STEM-related fields. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.

Expenses: $2K

Reading with Dragons: A monthly outreach program run through the Escondido Public Library allows underserved community members to interact with and learn about Bearded Dragons while practicing their reading skills in a positive and fun environment. Several neurodivergent and other disabled students participate in this program.

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Museum Operations and Other Programs. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.

Expenses: $196K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$26K
Program service revenue$139K
Investment income
Other revenue$130K
Total revenue$295K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$217K
Fundraising$4K
Other expenses$187K
Total expenses$404K
Total assets$179K
Net assets

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Sarah Michelle Oneida

Employee Representative

Board

$19K

29 hrs/wk

Sandra Cavanaugh

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Dr Marisa Gran

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Joseph Rosas

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Haley Calecas

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Susan Nowicke

Executive Director & President

Board

65 hrs/wk

Janet Hickey

Treasurer & CFO

Board

10 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 4 of 4

FromAmountPurposeYear
$66K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
Support Organization's Mission
2020

Funded by

$91K from 4 funders · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$11K · 1 grant · 2023

East County Economic Development

$10K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN270492101
NTEE codeA50
Subsection03
Ruling date2023-11
Formed2009
Employees7
Volunteers5
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