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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1544107

ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC

Tax-exempt · NISKAYUNA, NY 12309

Financials

$40K$32K2023$73K$31K2024$37K$25K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990-EZ$37,332$24,829$12,503$171,532$0$171,532
March 31, 2025990-EZ$72,742$31,135$41,607$144,805$0$144,805
March 31, 2024990-EZ$40,453$32,020$8,433$93,934$0$93,934
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,815
Membership dues
$17,265
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,336
Net income from fundraising events
$232
Other revenue
$684

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$12,156
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,682
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,000
Occupancy
$1,812
Printing, publications and postage
$3,465
Other expenses
$3,870
Program services (functional)
$35,547

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$144,805
Total assets, end of year
$171,532
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$171,532
Cash, savings and investments
$171,532
Gross receipts
$51,920

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-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maureen GebertOffice Manager10$6,689
Gillian ScottOffice Manager15$5,467
Josh BennettPresident4$0
Kefalari MasonTreasurer5$0
Sarah CelikVice President - Programs2$0
Harris EisenhardtVice President - Outreach5$0
Joanne BedellSecretary5$0
John LozBoard member0$0
Jackie CitrinitiBoard member0$0
Elizabeth StehlBoard member0$0
Margaret BlohmBoard Member0$0
John AssiniBoard Member0$0
Bob CooleyBoard Member0$0
Jason DickeyBoard Member0$0
Justin ChairesBoard Member0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Skye Van Der LaanBoard Member0$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maureen GebertOffice Manager10$14,351
Ruth BonnBoard Member0.5$0
Sarah CelikVice President - Programs4$0
Michael HowardTreasurer4$0
John LozBoard member0.5$0
Jackie CitrinitiBoard member1$0
Arden RauchBoard member0.5$0
Cindy FrisoniBoard member0.5$0
Lesley CuttingSecretary2$0
Josh BennettPresident5$0
Harris EisenhardtVice President - Outreach4$0
Elizabeth StehlBoard member0.5$0
Kefalari MasonBoard Member0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maureen GebertOffice Manager16$17,486
Ruth BonnBoard Member1$0
Sarah CelikVice President - Programs4$0
Michael HowardTreasurer4$0
John LozBoard member0.5$0
Jackie CitrinitiBoard member1$0
Arden RauchBoard member0.5$0
Cindy FrisoniBoard member0.5$0
Rebekka HenriksenBoard member0$0
Lesley CuttingSecretary2$0
Josh BennettPresident5$0
Harris EisenhardtVice President - Outreach4$0
Elizabeth StehlBoard member0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9118, NISKAYUNA, NY 12309-0118
Signed the 990-EZ
Kefalari Mason, Treasurer
Phone
(518) 370-4125

Mission

environmental education

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Communication: environmental newsletter publication to increase awareness of environmental issues and to coordinate activities with other organizations. Website and Facebook updates to keep membership and the general public informed of organization's accomplishments and future programs scheduled.
    Expenses $19,959
  • Environmental programs (walks, hikes, films, talks) attend by hundreds of participants of all ages. Summer programs for children and teenagers, covering topics such as stream life, nature hunts, aquatic life, animal tracks, bees and beekeeping. Established a Schenectady Nature Bus, which provides free bus service for underserved neighborhoods to natural areas in the county.
    Expenses $14,588
  • Miscellaneous programs and events of less than $500 per program
    Expenses $1,000

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
14-1544107
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1973
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C60Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$171,532
Income (IRS master file)
$51,920

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$37,332$24,829$171,532XML
990-EZMarch 2025$72,742$31,135$144,805XML
990-EZMarch 2024$40,453$32,020$93,934XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––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 14-1544107).

Questions about ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC

What is the EIN of ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC is 14-1544107.
Is ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE 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 ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,689 (Maureen Gebert, Office Manager).
How much revenue does ECOS THE ENVIROMENTAL CLEARINGHOUSE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $37,332, expenses of $24,829 and total assets of $171,532 at year end.

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