Nonprofit · EIN 95-2582013
EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $38,188 | $19,874 | $18,314 | $50,532 | $0 | $50,532 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $32,200 | $8,260 | $23,940 | $32,218 | $0 | $32,218 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $12,931 | $31,723 | -$18,792 | $8,278 | $0 | $8,278 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,963
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $63
- Other revenue
- $162
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,417
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $10,950
- Printing, publications and postage
- $696
- Other expenses
- $3,811
- Program services (functional)
- $16,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,532
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,532
- Cash, savings and investments
- $50,532
- Gross receipts
- $38,188
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Pearlman | Director/Treasurer | 20 | $3,000 |
| Alice Boston | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Teresa Carey | Director/President | 0.2 | $0 |
| Robert Payne | Director/Vice-President | 1.5 | $0 |
| Julie Nelson | Director/Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Pearlman | Director/Treasurer | 20 | $2,003 |
| Alice Boston | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Teresa Carey | Director/President | 0.2 | $0 |
| Robert Payne | Director/Vice-President | 1.5 | $0 |
| Julie Nelson | Director/Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Pearlman | Director/Vice President/Treasurer | 20 | $2,003 |
| Eileen Haussmann | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Robert Payne | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Alice Boston | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Charles Carey | Director/President | 0.2 | $0 |
| Teresa Carey | Director/President | 0.2 | $0 |
| Lynn Cason | Director/Vice President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Anna Harlowe | Director/Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Julie Nelson | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 351419, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-9119
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Nancy Pearlman, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 559-9160
- Website
- www.ecoprojects.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2582013 or by the name EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF.
- 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
Public awareness-education
Program accomplishments
- Earth Cultures offered ethnic dances and other multi-cultural entertainment to promote cross-cultural awareness; provided personnel for an ethnic dance ensemble who provided teaching and performances at area schools, assisted living facilities, libraries, and other venues.Expenses $13,850
- Humanity and the Planet collected clothing and other supplies for distribution to the needy in the United States and other countries. Some used books and other publications were distributed to promote recycling and reuse of such material.Expenses $1,417 · grants $1,417
- Environmental Resources Library archived and disseminated books, literature, tapes, discs, etc. Encouraged and assisted in the recycling and reuse of publications and other materials. Reference materials were made available to both the organization's donors and supporters.Expenses $600
- Ecology Center of Southern California educated the public on ecological and environmental issues. Functioned as a clearinghouse for environmental organizations. Provided literature and reviews.Expenses $164
- Video/Radio: ECONEWS environmental television shows were offered to more than thirty cable stations serving more than fifteen million homes. Environmental Directions weekly radio series was provided to one broadcast station, simulcast on the internet, and posted to a YouTube channel.Expenses $108
- Speakers Bureau offered speakers to lecture on ecotourism and other environmental topics, sometimes in conjunction with other projects.
- Project Ecotourism offered consulting and advisory services which promoted responsible travel and tourism that least disturbed cultures and natural environments.
- Other Projects included Project Geneology, Campus Greening, and other ecological and humanitarian efforts.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-2582013
- 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
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,532
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,188
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $38,188 | $19,874 | $50,532 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $32,200 | $8,260 | $32,218 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $12,931 | $31,723 | $8,278 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 95-2582013).
Questions about EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF
- What is the EIN of EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF is 95-2582013.
- Is EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF 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 EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,000 (Nancy Pearlman, Director/Treasurer).
- How much revenue does EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ECOLOGY CENTER OF have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,188, expenses of $19,874 and total assets of $50,532 at year end.
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