2024-05-16T00:35:17-07:00 2023-06-30 990 2022-07-01 270492101 ECOVIVARIUM ECOV 7609759690 641 E Pennsylvania Avenue Escondido CA 92025 Janet Hickey CFO & Treasurer 2623251113 2024-05-15 Janet Hickey 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Reptile Sanctuary & Museum Janet Hickey 640 E Pennsylvania Avenue Escondido CA 92025 342690 0 X www.ecovivarium.org X 2009 CA 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. 7 7 7 10 0 0 67477 151783 244764 190907 0 0 0 0 312241 342690 0 0 0 0 113638 213065 0 0 56 182106 195214 295744 408279 16497 -65589 176837 184110 436628 509490 -259791 -325380 Inspire, Empower, Educate: Through live animal interactions and discussions at our museum, at school and community programs and through our literacy program EcoVivarium combines an understanding of nature with a passion for learning to the betterment of the individual, the environment and the community. We also serve as an animal rescue and sanctuary for the Southern California community. 0 0 10656 0 800 Field Trip Programs for Grades TK-12 - On-site, Hands-on tours of the museum studying habitats, adaptations and environmental impact of invasive and endangered species. Labs focus on life sciences and cultural implications of Animal Ambassador species worldwide. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted. 98013 0 21329 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. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted. 1500 0 0 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. 1441 0 0 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. Due to COVID closures this program was severely restricted. 194781 0 168778 Museum Operations and Other Programs. 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11321 11321 0 0 4300 0 4300 4300 Live Animal Ambassadors 121603 121603 0 Payroll Taxes 21788 EIDL Loan (COVID) 63200 Rent Settlement 46797 131785 Susan Nowicke Executive Director & President Start Up Costs X 800 800 0 1 1 Janet Hickey Treasurer & CFO Start Up Costs X 800 800 0 1 1 Thomas Derr Former Vice President Start Up Costs X 800 800 0 1 1 Brahna Derr Former Secretary Start Up Costs X 800 800 0 1 1 Susan Nowicke Executive Director & President Operating Expenses X 92859 229475 0 1 0 Janet Hickey Treasurer & CFO Oerating Expenses X 40275 42275 0 1 0 274950 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Susan Nowicke, Executive Director & Janet Hickey, Treasurer & CFO are sisters. Sandra Cavanaugh, Board Member is the mother of Sarah Oneida, Employee Representative/BoardMember. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - Form 990 and appropriate supplemental schedules are provided to the Board members two days prior to the Board meeting and before final 990 is submitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - Officers and Directors are questioned annually on any conflicts of interest and encouraged to discuss any possible conflicts with the Executive Director as they arise. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Executive Director's (Susan Nowicke) Salary is approved by the Board, but in FY22, at Ms. Nowicke's request, her salary is deferred due to the current financial situation of the company. In the wake of COVID and the current economic conditions many grants for which EcoVivarium previously qualified have be cancelled or deferred. This has resulted in difficulties meeting the company's expenses in FY22 and FY23. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to be viewed by the public upon request to the Executive Director. Documents are available for viewing at the Museum at 641 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA. Unusual internet connectivity issues have repeatedly disrupted completion efforts on May 15, 2024. I was repeatedly disconnected from the website I needed to complete filing this 990 form on a timely basis. I do not know why the internet in my rural location was having problems on May 15, 2024. My service provider suggested it may be an issue with the website i was using (efile.Form990.org).