Nonprofit · EIN 20-3710367
ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST
Also known as ECO NW
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97290
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $553,776 | $483,160 | $70,616 | $1,636,101 | $34,534 | $1,601,567 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $450,241 | $512,697 | -$62,456 | $1,405,758 | $34,618 | $1,371,140 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $432,173 | $401,871 | $30,302 | $1,700,966 | $17,058 | $1,683,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $374,539
- of which government grants
- $166,533
- Program service revenue
- $54,910
- Investment income
- $124,034
- Other revenue
- $293
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,787
- Other salaries and wages
- $228,580
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $393,628
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,960
- Occupancy
- $6,116
- Travel
- $9,620
- Program services (functional)
- $339,982
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,381
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,797
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,405,758
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,636,101
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,534
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,601,567
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,287,120
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,437,103
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $164,464
- Gross receipts
- $553,776
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH WOODS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $113,968 | $3,819 |
| NICK CONTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAVEED BANDUKWALA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE-DEL MCCULLOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE MEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY PENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NIRMALA RAJESH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIA CARLTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH WOODS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,587 | $3,201 |
| AMANDA BECKWITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY MARCHIONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAVEED BANDUKWALA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK CONTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE-DEL MCCULLOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY PENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NIRMALA RAJESH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIA SEYBOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY STUTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH WOODS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,241 | $6,595 |
| LARA JONES | INTERIM EXEC. DIR. Officer | 20 | $24,360 | $0 |
| KELLY MARCHIONE | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BECKWITH | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER CLARK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN DUNNAVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY PENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL RUDWALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY STUTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETHANY THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 90293, PORTLAND, OR 97290-0293
- In care of
- % GWENDOLINE VAN DOOSSELAERE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SARAH WOODS, PO BOX 90293, PORTLAND, OR 97290
- Signed the 990
- NAVEED BANDUKWALA, BOARD TREASURER
- Phone
- (503) 272-1774
- Website
- WWW.ECOLOGYOUTDOORS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GARY MCGEE & CO LLP
Mission
ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS & OUTDOORS (ECO) CONNECTS KIDS TO NATURE THROUGH EXPLORATION OF THE LOCAL ECOLOGY. ECO ENGAGES STUDENTS IN CONSERVATION EDUCATION TO CREATE A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS & OUTDOORS (ECO) DELIVERED COMPREHENSIVE ECOLOGY AND STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH IN-PERSON ECO LESSONS, AVES COMPARTIDAS DUAL-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING, PLACE-BASED UNITS, AND ONLINE CURRICULUM. ECO EDUCATORS REACHED 4,080 STUDENTS AT 15 SCHOOLS ACROSS SIX SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH HANDS-ON ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION, SCHOOLYARD EXPERIENCES, AND SERVICE-LEARNING FIELD TRIPS. DURING ECO PROGRAMMING, STUDENTS FROM 136 CLASSROOMS SPENT OVER 9,000 HOURS LEARNING ABOUT AND ENGAGING WITH NATURE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. OUR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING BRINGS ECOLOGY TO LIFE AND PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL AND MULTISENSORY LESSONS TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH COMMUNITY. LESSONS ARE ALIGNED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS, THE OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY PLAN, AND STEAM TEACHING TARGETS. OUR ONLINE PLATFORM, TEACH.ECOLOGYOUTDOORS.ORG, PROVIDES ACCESS TO FREE LESSONS AS WELL AS OUR PLACE-BASED UNITS, WORKSHEETS, VIDEOS, AND ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM RESOURCES, EXPANDING OUR REACH TO EDUCATORS IN BOTH URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.THIS PAST YEAR, ECO'S 15 PLACE-BASED UNIT CURRICULUM KITS UNDERWENT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND REFORMATTING PROCESS TO IMPROVE LESSON QUALITY, CLARITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY. THESE UPDATED UNITS CONTINUE TO INTEGRATE SCIENCE CONCEPTS ACROSS CORE SUBJECTS AND WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PARTNERS ACROSS OREGON, EQUIPPING K-5 EDUCATORS WITH THE TOOLS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON SCIENCE LEARNING AND STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS TO THEIR LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS. THE AVES COMPARTIDAS PROGRAM PROVIDES BILINGUAL, CULTURALLY RELEVANT EDUCATION FOR SPANISH-IMMERSION CLASSROOMS, ENGAGING STUDENTS IN LESSONS ON ECOLOGY AND STEWARDSHIP. ECO'S SECONDARY PROGRAMMING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOCUSES ON SERVICE-LEARNING AND CAREER EXPLORATION, BUILDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND BIODIVERSITY THROUGH STANDARDS-ALIGNED, SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED LESSONS.ECO'S WORK IS STRENGTHENED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE REGION, WORKING TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE, AND OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS.Expenses $339,982 · revenue $54,910
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3710367
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,636,101
- Income (IRS master file)
- $553,776
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $553,776 | $483,160 | $1,636,101 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $450,241 | $512,697 | $1,405,758 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $432,173 | $401,871 | $1,700,966 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $527,909 | $535,483 | $1,725,534 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-3710367).
Questions about ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST
- What is the EIN of ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST is 20-3710367.
- Is ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST 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 ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SARAH WOODS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,968 (SARAH WOODS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ECOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTDOORS NORTHWEST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $553,776, expenses of $483,160 and total assets of $1,636,101 at year end.
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