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EIN 13-3320984

Lower East Side Ecology Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
Description
Lower East Side Ecology Center conducts educational programs in the neighborhood, manages and runs recycling, carting, and waste programs for a non-profit purpose, provides fiscal sponsorship for independent community air monitor and environmental consulting services in connection with the redevelopment of 250 Water Street, New York, NY, implements recycling and composting programs to augment New York City's curbside recycling programs.
Also known as...
Outstanding Renewal Enterprises
Total revenues
$2,765,200
2023
Total expenses
$2,398,075
2023
Total assets
$3,012,339
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at Lower East Side Ecology Center

Recycling and CompostingRecycling and composting programs to augment New York City's curbside recycling programs.
Stewardshipprovides volunteer opportunities for community residents to enhance the enjoyment of public open space.
Environmental EducationIncreasing community awareness, involvement and activism through environmental education.

Who funds Lower East Side Ecology Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$77,510
CT Charitable FoundationOperational Support$50,000
City Parks Foundation (CPF)Maintain, Program and Activate Nyc Open Spaces$25,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Lower East Side Ecology Center

NameTitleCompensation
Christine Datz-RomeroExecutive Director and Cofounder$125,000
Hannah KuessnerAssistant Operations Manager
Peter TzannesCompost Operations Manager
Antonio LopezDevelopment Manager
Jennifer BombardierEducation Manager
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Lower East Side Ecology Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,723,298
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$10,078
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$22,813
Miscellaneous revenues$9,011
Total revenues$2,765,200

Form 990s for Lower East Side Ecology Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-13990View PDF
2022-122023-05-11990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-10-09990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Recycle UtahPark City, UT$783,768
Island Green Living AssociationSaint John, VI$964,487
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Kiss the GroundLos Angeles, CA$3,484,871
The EnvirolutionReno, NV$1,095,604
Solana Center for Environmental InnovationEncinitas, CA$1,338,956
High Country Conservation CenterFrisco, CO$1,682,452
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from CT Charitable Foundation
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from City Parks Foundation (CPF)
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationRecyclingEnvironmentHuman servicesHousing
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 20488
New York, NY 10009
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
lesecologycenter.org/ 
Phone
(212) 477-4022
IRS details
EIN
13-3320984
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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