EIN 37-0913411

Ecological Society of America (ESA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
1927
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Ecological Society of America is the world's largest professional organization of ecological scientists, representing 10,000 researchers, educators, natural resource managers and students in North America and over 90 countries.
Also known as...
Duncan Patten Center for Envrnmntl STD
Total revenues
$7,041,154
2023
Total expenses
$6,354,098
2023
Total assets
$13,443,594
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at ESA

Esa publishes a suite of publications from peer reviewed journals to newsletters, fact sheets and teaching resources.
Esa's education and diversity programs office works to increase diversity within ecology-related professions, to engage the public in a dialogue on Ecological research and issues, and to improve the quality of ecology education at all levels. To achieve these goals, esa offers a variety of programs including our flagship mentoring program, seeds (strategies for ecology education, diversity and sustainability) and hosts an online teaching resource database, ecoed digital library. Esa also regularly partners with many organizations on special projects such as the future of environmental decisions project, the nature conservancy's leaf program and a consortium of partners to promote environmental literacy for a sustainable world.
The Society holds an annual meeting each year attended by 3,000 to 4,000 scientists who present the results of their scientific research.
Esa's office of Society programs promotes the continued development of Ecological science and its integration into decision-making and education, linking the Ecological research and management communities.
Public affairs
Chapters and sections

Grants made by ESA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL)General Support$17,540

Who funds Ecological Society of America (ESA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$150,250
The Miner FoundationGeneral Donation for Operating Purposes$6,808

Personnel at ESA

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth BiggsChief Financial Officer$0
Richard WallaceEditor in Chief$101,152
Jeannine Cavender-BaresVice President Finance$0
Catherine O'RiordanExecutive Director$311,069
Thet OoDirector of Information Technology / Director of It / Associate Director Information Systems$133,024
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for ESA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,401,644
Program services$2,059,859
Investment income and dividends$189,091
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$2,649,179
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$737,246
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,135
Total revenues$7,041,154

Form 990s for ESA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-29990View PDF
2022-062023-05-08990View PDF
2021-062022-03-31990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-10-02990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,808 from The Miner Foundation
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationLand and water conservationEnvironmentCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1990 M St NW 700
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
esa.org/ 
Phone
(202) 833-8773
Facebook page
esa.org 
Twitter profile
@esa_org 
IRS details
EIN
37-0913411
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1927
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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