2023-11-13T17:26:32-06:00 2022-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 10700 NORTHUP WAY SUITE 200 BELLEVUE WA 98004 990 2022-01-01 912153842 ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE ECOS 3052138829 PO BOX 1614 OLYMPIA WA 98507 GARY SLATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3052138829 2023-11-13 1 GARY SLATER XXX-XX-XXXX 1 ALLEN GILBERT CPA P01380103 4252506100 2023-11-13 0 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z CASEY DENNEHY PO BOX 1614 OLYMPIA WA 98507 3108292 0 X WWW.ECOINST.ORG X 2001 WA ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE SPECIES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEMS. OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FACES COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC THREATS WHICH WE ADDRESS WITH EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, CONSERVATION RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC, SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL AND LASTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SPECIES AND HABITATS WE SUPPORT. BECAUSE ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION IS VITALLY LINKED TO COMMUNITY, WE WORK TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. IN PARTICULAR, WE RECOGNIZE THE INEXTRICABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS AND SEEK TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT THAT RELATIONSHIP. 5 5 55 20 0 0 1035102 2501160 0 569203 0 5418 1717 25686 1036819 3101467 0 0 0 0 834558 1571530 0 0 0 208637 1004689 1043195 2576219 -6376 525248 295042 1461124 95292 727412 199750 733712 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 2276261 0 594889 WE ASSISTED FEDERAL (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, US. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE) , STATE (WA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE), AND COUNTY AGENCIES, TRIBAL PARTNERS (STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS) AND OTHER NON-PROFITS (AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY, POINT BLUE) ORGANIZATION ON ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING SPECIES AND HABITAT RECOVERY ACTIONS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. WE WORKED IN VARIOUS IMPERILED ECOSYSTEME INCLUDING PRAIRIE-OAK, ESTUARINE, COASTAL, AND SHRUB-STEPPE TO IMPLEMENT AVIAN CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND PRESCRIBED FIRE, SCIENCE, AND PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITES. THESE ACTIVITES INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ONGOING COORDINATION, PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION FOR SPECIES AND HABITAT MONITORING AND RESTORATION (INCLUDING SPRAYING INVASIVE PLANTS, PRESCRIBED FIRE, AND SEEDING NATIVE PLANTS. 2276261 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 55 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 OR X GARY SLATER 3052138829 1435 46TH AVE NE OLYMPIA WA 98506 PAUL YAEGER TREASURER 0.25 X X 0 0 0 CASEY DENNEHY PRESIDENT 0.25 X X 0 0 0 CHARLIE OTOOLE SECRETARY 0.25 X X 0 0 0 KERRI WHEELER VICE PRESIDENT 0.25 X X 0 0 0 GARY SLATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 92871 0 0 92871 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2430551 70609 66995 2501160 CONTRACT INCOME 900099 499429 499429 CONFERENCE INCOME 900099 69774 69774 569203 1 1 12242 6825 5417 5417 5417 OTHER INCOME 900099 25686 25686 25686 3101467 594889 0 5418 X 78803 78803 1248082 1108962 139120 110393 102163 8230 134252 113218 21034 24745 24745 356381 341649 14732 26001 12104 13897 13560 6917 6643 35931 9226 26705 67098 65755 1343 74530 71041 3489 57730 46184 11546 30987 22558 8429 FIELD RESEARCH 211940 196223 15717 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 100329 99296 1033 TAXES AND LICENSES 4617 1683 2934 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND SUB 840 479 361 2576219 2276261 299958 0 187923 2523 11024 160676 854263 872 428404 98385 131843 330019 0 77023 295042 1461124 15486 484714 15000 79000 70000 64806 93698 95292 727412 X 199750 723881 9831 199750 733712 295042 1461124 525248 8714 0 X 0 1 X 0 1 1 X 210477 69684 13359 1035102 2501160 3829782 210477 69684 13359 1035102 2501160 3829782 3829782 1 1 2 1717 25686 27403 3857187 569203 0.99290 1.00000 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,717. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 25,686. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 428404 98385 330019 330019 ROU ASSET 77023 77023 LEASE LIABILITY 93698 93698 X 3101467 0 3101467 0 3101467 2576219 0 2576219 0 2576219 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022. GARY SLATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPERATING EXPENSE LOAN X 95000 79000 0 1 1 79000 X 1 66995 FMV 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): COLUMN B INDICATES THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE SPECIES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEMS. OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FACES COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC THREATS WHICH WE ADDRESS WITH EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, CONSERVATION RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC, SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL AND LASTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SPECIES AND HABITATS WE SUPPORT. BECAUSE ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION IS VITALLY LINKED TO COMMUNITY, WE WORK TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. IN PARTICULAR, WE RECOGNIZE THE INEXTRICABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THEIR ANCESTRAL LANDS AND SEEK TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT THAT RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO: CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL OFFICE; ADJUST THE MEETING SCHEDULE; SLIGHTLY UPDATED AND REVISED OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES, CHANGED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS FROM THREE TO A MINIMUM OF THREE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM, A COPY IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT TO FILING FOR REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO HAVE RESTRICTIONS ON DEALINGS OR PURCHASES OF GOODS OR SERVICES FROM GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, OR OTHER SUPPLIERS THAT WOULD CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANY CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH MAY DIRECT THAT THE PURCHASE NOT GO FORWARD. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CAN RANGE FROM FINANCIAL TO NON-FINANCIAL ISSUES. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ONLY EXISTS WHEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDES THERE IS A CONFLICT. LANGUAGE REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS INCLUDED IN THE BOARD MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT, WHICH LIMITS BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH BOARD MEMBERS, THE ED AND MANAGEMENT STAFF AND REQUIRES A PROCESS FOR DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE POLICY REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO ABSTAIN FROM DECISIONS THAT PRESENT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 KEY POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - POSITION IS EVALUATED WITH RESPECT TO SIMILAR GS-SCALE POSITIONS. THE BOARD APPROVES COMPENSATION. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2022 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 341,649. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,732. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 356,381.