Nonprofit · EIN 27-0492101
ECOVIVARIUM
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $294,999 | $403,796 | -$108,797 | $178,602 | $611,502 | -$432,900 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $342,690 | $408,279 | -$65,589 | $184,110 | $509,490 | -$325,380 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,052
- Program service revenue
- $138,979
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $129,968
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $121,784
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $217,093
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $139,250
- Travel
- $1,476
- Depreciation
- $1,433
- Program services (functional)
- $305,926
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,703
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $184,110
- Total assets, end of year
- $178,602
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $611,502
- Net assets, end of year
- -$432,900
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,867
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$432,900
- Gross receipts
- $294,999
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Michelle Oneida | Employee Representative Trustee or director | 29 | $18,515 |
| Sandra Cavanaugh | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Marisa Gran | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Rosas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Haley Calecas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Nowicke | Executive Director & President Officer | 65 | $0 |
| Janet Hickey | Treasurer & CFO Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Michelle Oneida | Employee Representative Trustee or director | 30 | $19,064 |
| Sandra Cavanaugh | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Marisa Gran | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Rosas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Haley Calecas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Nowicke | Executive Director & President Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Janet Hickey | Treasurer & CFO Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 641 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3081
- In care of
- % SUSAN NOWICKE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- POBox 300621, Escondido CA 92030
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- Susan Nowicke, 641 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Susan Nowicke, POBox 300621, Escondido CA 92030
- Signed the 990
- Janet Hickey, CFO & Treasurer
- Phone
- (760) 975-9690
- Website
- www.ecovivarium.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-0492101 or by the name ECOVIVARIUM.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $10,707 · revenue $1,885
- 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.Expenses $97,896 · revenue $15,527
- 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.Expenses $1,530
- 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.0
- Museum Operations and Other Programs. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.Expenses $195,793 · revenue $173,495
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0492101
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $178,602
- Income (IRS master file)
- $294,999
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- November 17, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2024 | $294,999 | $403,796 | $178,602 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $342,690 | $408,279 | $184,110 | XML |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Susan Nowicke | June 30, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-0492101).
Questions about ECOVIVARIUM
- What is the EIN of ECOVIVARIUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ECOVIVARIUM is 27-0492101.
- Is ECOVIVARIUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
- Are donations to ECOVIVARIUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ECOVIVARIUM 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 ECOVIVARIUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ECOVIVARIUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ECOVIVARIUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names Susan Nowicke.
- Who are the officers and directors of ECOVIVARIUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,515 (Sarah Michelle Oneida, Employee Representative).
- How much revenue does ECOVIVARIUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $294,999, expenses of $403,796 and total assets of $178,602 at year end.
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