THE ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (ESA) IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTISTS FOUNDED IN 1915 TO: PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE BY IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AMONG ECOLOGISTS; RAISE THE PUBLIC'S LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE; INCREASE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE; ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE USE OF ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION MAKING BY ENHANCING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY AND POLICY-MAKERS TO PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE BY IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AMONG ECOLOGISTS; AND TO RAISE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.4M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Ecological Society of America
Based on IRS filings
Ecological Society of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $963K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,360,311 | $13,443,594 | $10,015,730 |
| Revenue | $7,618,881 | $7,041,154 | $5,932,686 |
| Expenses | $6,257,685 | $6,354,098 | $5,201,399 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $963,325 | $926,337 | $661,502 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from Ecological Society of America
Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award
ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Amount
$700 travel award
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Distinguished Lifetime Service Award
ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Amount
$700 travel award
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Distinguished Service Citation
ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Wildlife Society ($20,000), Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science ($10,000), Society of Freshwater Sciences ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF CHICANOS AND NATIVE AMERICANS IN SCIENCE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | RISE GRANT SUPPORT PASSTHROUGH FROM NSF | $10,000 |
| THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY NASHVILLE, TN | RISE GRANT SUPPORT PASSTHROUGH FROM NSF | $20,000 |
| SOCIETY OF FRESHWATER SCIENCES ASHLAND, WI | RISE GRANT SUPPORT PASSTHROUGH FROM NSF | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAHID NAEEM | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE HAMPTON | PRESIDENT ELECT | 1 | — |
| SHARON COLLINGE | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JEANNINE CAVENDER-BARES | VP FINANCE | 1 | — |
| EMILIO BRUNA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DIANE PATAKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARMEN CID | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER FUNK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAY LENNON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KELLY RAMIREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES RATTLING LEAF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE O'RIORDAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $321,790 |
| ELIZABETH BIGGS | CFO (SEE SCHED L) | 40 | — |
| THET OO | DIRECTOR IT | 40 | $136,224 |
| ADRIENNE SPONBERG | DIRECTOR OF SOCIETY PROGRAMS | 40 | $132,826 |
| ALISON MIZE | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $131,338 |
| RICHARD WALLACE | DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING | 40 | $129,893 |
| TERESA MOURAD | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION | 40 | $127,403 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecological Society of America?
Ecological Society of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $14.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ecological Society of America?
As of 2024, Ecological Society of America holds $14.4M in total assets with $7.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $40K in 2024.
Where does Ecological Society of America operate?
Ecological Society of America has awarded grants in California, Louisiana, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Ecological Society of America award?
In 2024, Ecological Society of America awarded 3 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ecological Society of America's EIN?
Ecological Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0913411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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