2025-08-12T15:18:52-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 270492101 ECOVIVARIUM ECOV 7609759690 641 E Pennsylvania Avenue Escondido CA 92025 Janet Hickey CFO & Treasurer 2623251113 2025-08-11 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Reptile Sanctuary & Museum Susan Nowicke 641 E Pennsylvania Avenue Escondido CA 92025 294999 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 5 0 0 151783 26052 190907 138979 0 0 0 129968 342690 294999 0 0 0 0 213065 217093 0 0 4167 195214 186703 408279 403796 -65589 -108797 184110 178602 509490 611502 -325380 -432900 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 10707 0 1885 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. 97896 0 15527 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. 1530 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. 0 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. 195793 0 173495 Museum Operations and Other Programs. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted. 195793 0 173495 305926 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 CA X Janet Hickey 2623251113 641 E Pennsylvania Avenue Escondido CA 92025 Sarah Michelle Oneida Employee Representative 29 0 X 18515 0 0 Sandra Cavanaugh Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Marisa Gran Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Joseph Rosas Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Haley Calecas Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Susan Nowicke Executive Director & President 65 0 X 0 0 0 Janet Hickey Treasurer & CFO 10 0 X 0 0 0 18515 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26052 9900 26052 138979 138979 0 0 138979 0 0 0 0 0 Tours, Parties, Corporate Events, Training Programs 712100 129892 129892 0 0 76 76 0 0 129968 294999 268947 0 0 86000 86000 121784 121784 0 9309 9309 8825 8825 1220 518 682 20 5772 635 990 4147 139250 139250 1476 1476 601 601 1433 1433 5158 5158 Animal Exp Incl Feed, Supplies, Vet 14901 14901 0 Bank & Credit Card Fees 6031 0 6031 Animal Adoption Equi & Supplies 2036 2036 0 403796 305926 93703 4167 29486 -6953 25190 20140 0 0 0 38933 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3531 2012 15621 12754 4300 2867 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 121603 121603 184110 178602 27523 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 271750 211413 0 0 78432 33958 131785 366131 509490 611502 X -325380 -432900 0 0 -325380 -432900 184110 178602 -108797 0 0 0 1277 0 X 0 0 0 X 48436 235697 66976 106783 26052 483944 48436 235697 66976 106783 26052 483944 483944 30883 6901 122382 235907 268917 664990 1148934 294999 0.42121 0.53975 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Program revenue $138,979; Museum private tours $129,861; Misc Revenue $107 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 1433 2867 2867 Live Animal Ambassadors 121603 121603 0 Deferred Salary-Executive 172000 Payroll Taxes 74876 EIDL Loan 63200 Rent Settlement Payable 26807 SDGE Payment Agreement 22791 Credit Line 6457 366131 Susan Nowicke President & Executive Director Cover Operating Expenses X 92859 165938 0 1 0 Janet Hickey Treasurer & CFO Cover Operatting Expenses X 40275 42275 0 1 0 Susan Nowicke President & Executive Director 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 Branah Derr Former Secretary Start Up Costs X 800 800 0 1 1 211413 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Susan Nowicke, President & Executive Director and Janet Hickey, Treasurer & CFO are sisters. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Copies of Form 990 are distributed to the Board for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Staff is questioned annually on Conflict of Interest topics. Staff & officers are questioned on policy regarding new major Vendors or Donors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Executive Director's salary was agreed upon by the Board. it is less than the pay for similar officers in other local nonprofits. this salary is currently being deferred to assist organization with cash flow issues. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Financial documents are available for viewing upon request at the Museum 9641 E. Pennsylvania Anenue, Escondido, CA Accountant has experienced some medical issues that required additional medications requiring significant adjustments to scheduling, diet & sleep patterns. Reduced revenue has required reduced staffing and overburdened remaining staff with animal care duties. Other staff has neither the time nor the training and expertise to complete the review of the annual financials and completion of the Form 990 and related schedules.