EIN 91-2163952

Ecology Project International (EPI)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
State
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
EPI is committed to empowering individuals to reduce their impact on the environment. We continually seek ways to reduce our consumption and waste, purchase sustainable products, decrease energy use, treat our employees well and increase awareness about sustainable business practices. We are a member of Missoula's Sustainable Business Council. Check out some of our sustainable business practices here. Missoula in Motion awarded EPI their 2005 Transportation Best Practices award for our outstanding workplace transportation programs that encourage staff to commute alternatively.
Total revenues
$5,327,631
2023
20192020202120222023$0$4m
Total expenses
$5,865,128
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$3m$5m
Total assets
$3,257,160
2023
20192020202120222023$3m$4m$5m
Num. employees
55
2023
20192020202120222023040

Program areas at EPI

Costa rica - epi offers a variety of field-based educational programs for International and local youth, as well as, local in-school educational programming throughout the country with a focus on the central valley and caribbean coast communities.
Greater yellowstone ecosystem, usa - epi conducts field-based local and visiting student conservation education courses within the greater yellowstone ecosystem; operated in conjunction with state entities, federal agencies, and private/non-profit program partners. Additionally, epi runs an alumni internship program in the bitterroot valley in Montana in partnership with private research and conservation ranch.
Mexico - epi participants monitor whale activity in the sea of cortez, collect data on green sea turtles in magdalena bay, and study island and inland Ecology both on land and in the surrounding waters of espiritu santo island. Epi operates a campus in la paz hosting visiting and local students throughout the year.
Pacuare reserve, costa rica - epi manages a 2,600-acre coastal lowland rainforest reserve that contains a research station and lodging for staff, students, and visitors. Additionally, the reserve contains 5 kilometers of critical sea turtle nesting habitat, an agami heron rookery, and serves as a vital migration corridor for many species.
Ecuador - in the galapagos, epi partners with the ecos (education for sustainable communities) foundation to engage participants in conservation and research on the giant galapagos tortoise and habitat restoration.
Admissions - admissions recruits, enrolls, and purchases airfare for u.s. students to participate in epi programs.
Belize - epi partners with ecorana to offer activities through their partnership with the toucan ridge Ecology and education society (t.r.e.e.s.) Related to field based educational youth programs in marine (along the barrier reef) and terrestrial Ecology. Participants also learn about the unique and diverse groups of people who live in belize.
Hawaii - epi offers a comprehensive terrestrial and marine ridge to reef conservation education program with reef fish surveys, water quality testing, and restoration of cultural farming practices. In Hawaii, epi works in Hawaii's valley isle in maui to help students learn about Hawaii's natural wonders, vibrant wildlife, and a growing human population on an island ecosystem.
Operations and education - epi develops risk management, curriculum, and evaluation tools in line with International best practices that are deployed across all epi field sites.
Colorado - activities related to the operation of field-based education programs in Colorado, with a focus on rocky mountain national park, in partnership with rugged research and cu ountain research station.

Grants made by EPI

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Invasive Species Control in Galapagos$19,947
Conservation International (CI)Invasive Species Control in Galapagos$18,199

Who funds Ecology Project International (EPI)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Alumbra Innovations FoundationTo Support General Operations.$355,450
Builders Initiative FoundationTo Support Epi's Continued Development and Implementation of Online Teacher Professional Development and Program Expansion Within the United States.$145,307
Catena FoundationWatershed Health - Support the Mexico Program and Alumni Development Program$115,130
...and 22 more grants received totalling $1,185,625

Personnel at EPI

NameTitleCompensation
Clemencia C. CaporaleChief Medical Officer
Miguel FuentesExecutive Director
Jon ClarenbachFinance Director$22,261
Stephen SimpsonFinance Director - Jan To Aug.$28,556
Noreen HumesDevelopment Director
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for EPI

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,093,202
Program services$4,043,734
Investment income and dividends$12,002
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$82,660
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-754
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$7,948
Miscellaneous revenues$88,839
Total revenues$5,327,631

Form 990s for EPI

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-12-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2021-082022-07-21990View PDF
2020-082021-07-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $355,450 from Alumbra Innovations Foundation
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $26,000 from The Llewellyn Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $145,307 from Builders Initiative Foundation
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironmentForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
315 S 4th St E
Missoula, MT 59801
Metro area
Missoula, MT
County
Missoula County, MT
Website URL
ecologyproject.org/ 
Phone
(406) 721-8784
Facebook page
EcologyProject 
IRS details
EIN
91-2163952
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
117805
FTB Entity ID
2274697
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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