Nonprofit · EIN 04-2611726
CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC
Tax-exempt · DALTON, MA 01227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,772,767 | $12,351,525 | -$1,578,758 | $3,622,956 | $2,206,031 | $1,416,925 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,990,136 | $12,159,756 | -$169,620 | $6,133,167 | $3,137,484 | $2,995,683 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,965,901 | $11,377,414 | -$411,513 | $6,606,227 | $3,440,924 | $3,165,303 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,765,237
- of which government grants
- $2,539,165
- Program service revenue
- $8,172,327
- Investment income
- -$180,896
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$404,662
- Other revenue
- $16,099
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $159,824
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,533,391
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,071,619
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,649
- Accounting fees
- $44,962
- Occupancy
- $86,015
- Travel
- $330,757
- Depreciation
- $175,795
- Program services (functional)
- $10,182,609
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,043,858
- Fundraising (functional)
- $125,058
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,133,167
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,622,956
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,206,031
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,416,925
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $151,337
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,363,652
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $53,273
- Gross receipts
- $12,751,588
- Employees
- 132
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY MUSPRATT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $145,912 | $16,975 |
| LORENZO MACALUSO | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,582 | $16,730 |
| LISA KOHLER | DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,596 | $16,287 |
| REGINALD ELEAZER | DIRECTOR OF PMO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,447 | $14,340 |
| JANET WARREN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NYLEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL TASSINARI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MARRAPESE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MERHI-MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BHARGAVI CHEVVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WERBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHEEN KAVANAGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA LECLAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL CHEREBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTA ST GEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY MUSPRATT | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $143,990 | $11,985 |
| LORENZO MACALUSO | CHIEF GROWTH OFF | 40 | $136,482 | $16,011 |
| CHRISTINA BICKSLER | CHIEF OP OFFICER | 40 | $136,482 | $11,985 |
| LISA KOHLER | DIR TECH SERVICES | 40 | $124,227 | $15,644 |
| REGINALD ELEAZER | DIR OF PROJ MGT | 40 | $121,108 | $13,338 |
| LISA DUFOR | DIR OF PEOPLE | 40 | $120,913 | $12,065 |
| JANET WARREN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NYLEN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL TASSINARI | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MARRAPESE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA LECLAIR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL CHEREBIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BHARGAVI CHEVVA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WERBEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ST GEORGE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MERHI-MATTHEWS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHEEN KAVANAGH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORENZO MACALUSO | CHIEF GROWTH OFF | 40 | $129,742 | $14,655 |
| ASHLEY MUSPRATT | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $127,290 | $14,582 |
| JAE MCAULEY | DIR OF SALES | 40 | $125,562 | $5,604 |
| LISA KOHLER | DIR TECH SERVICES | 40 | $114,023 | $14,184 |
| MARK WHALEN | BUS APP MANAGER | 40 | $120,461 | $7,389 |
| CHRISTINA BICKSLER | CHIEF OP OFFICER | 40 | $116,973 | $7,885 |
| JANET WARREN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NYLEN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL TASSINARI | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MARRAPESE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH BLODGETT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BHARGAVI CHEVVA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WERBEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SOARES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MERHI | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHEEN KAVANAGH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 275, DALTON, MA 01227-0275
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NANCY NYLEN, PO BOX 275, DALTON, MA 01226
- Signed the 990
- NANCY NYLEN, CHAIR
- Phone
- (413) 445-4556
- Website
- WWW.CETONLINE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITTLESEY PC
Mission
THE CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY HELPS PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE WASTE. FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, WEVE OFFERED PROVEN ADVICE AND RESOURCES TO SAVE YOU MONEY, MAKE YOU MORE COMFORTABLE AT HOME, AND HELP YOUR BUSINESS PERFORM BETTER.WORKING WITH PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, WERE HELPING TRANSFORM THE WAY WE LIVE AND WORK FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY, ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE. WE PROVIDE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT SAVE ENERGY, MATERIALS AND MONEY AND HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY. WE SERVE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION.
Program accomplishments
- COMMERCIAL - CET PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY AND FOUNDATIONS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND FARMS TO HELP THEM SAVE ENERGY, REDUCE WASTE AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE INNOVATIVE PILOT AND PRODUCTION SCALE WORK IN WASTED FOOD RECOVERY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING. CET ALSO PROVIDES ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES TO EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOMES FOR CUSTOMERS OF UTILITY COMPANIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED ENERGY AUDITS WITH INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND OTHER SAVINGS MEASURES AS WELL AS RECOMMENDING, ARRANGING AND INSPECTING CONTRACTED INSULATION AND AIR SEALING WORK TO SAVE ADDITIONAL ENERGY.Expenses $5,702,704
- RESIDENTIAL - CET PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY AND FOUNDATIONS TO PERFORM INNOVATIVE PILOT PROGRAMS TO HELP INCREASE ENERGY SAVINGS IN HOMES, PARTICIPATION IN THESE PRACTICES, AND THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS. CET ALSO PROVIDES ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR CUSTOMERS OF UTILITY COMPANIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ENERGY AUDITS WITH INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND OTHER SAVINGS EASURES AS WELL AS RECOMMENDING, ARRANGING AND INSPECTING CONTRACTED INSULATION AND AIR SEALING WORK TO SAVE DDITIONAL ENERGY. CET ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUILDERS AND HOMEOWNERS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF NEW HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDE PLAN REVIEW, RECOMMENDATIONS, INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION, AND ASSISTANCE WITH PARTICIPATION IN INCENTIVE AND RATING PROGRAMS (ENERGY STAR, LEED FOR HOMES) AND CODE COMPLIANCE.Expenses $4,237,240
- RETAIL - CET OPERATED ECOBUILDING BARGAINS, A USED BUILDING MATERIALS STORE THAT ACCEPTED DONATIONS OF USED AND SURPLUS DOORS, WINDOWS, CABINETS, AND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES TO SAVE THEM FROM DISPOSAL AND SELLS THEM AT LOW COST TO HELP OTHERS FIX UP THEIR HOMES. RETAIL OPERATIONS CEASED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND THE BUILDING WAS SOLD DURING 2025.Expenses $242,665
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2611726
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C350)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,622,956
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,751,588
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $10,772,767 | $12,351,525 | $3,622,956 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $11,990,136 | $12,159,756 | $6,133,167 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $10,965,901 | $11,377,414 | $6,606,227 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $8,781,564 | $9,491,460 | $5,279,642 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2611726).
Questions about CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC is 04-2611726.
- Is CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names NANCY NYLEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,912 (ASHLEY MUSPRATT, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,772,767, expenses of $12,351,525 and total assets of $3,622,956 at year end.
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