THE ECOLOGY CENTER IS A MICHIGAN-BASED NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE AND A HEALTHY PLANET.
Key facts about Ecology Center
- EIN
- 38-1912803
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $433,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $17,340
- Median grant
- $8,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (14 of 25, 2024)
- Total assets
- $4,508,888
- Primary geography
- Michigan (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Ecology Center funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ecology Center's 25 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (73%), Virginia (8%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (10 grants), Lansing, MI (3 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants). None of its 25 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Reduce Lead Poisoning in the Great Lakes Region" (12 grants) and "Collaborative Clean Air Project" (5 grants).
Is Ecology Center open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 25 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$434K
+28.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
+92.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-33.2% YoY
About Ecology Center
Based on IRS filings
Ecology Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $434K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,508,888 | $4,739,720 | $1,961,271 |
| Revenue | $2,933,152 | $4,763,873 | $1,963,615 |
| Expenses | $2,962,295 | $2,624,086 | $2,355,569 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $67,437 | $22,522 | $19,297 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition ($60,000), Sierra Club Michigan ($50,000), Michigan League of Conservation Voters Ed Fund ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION Detroit, MI | SUPPORT CLEAN AIR COUNCIL | $60,000 |
| SIERRA CLUB MICHIGAN Lansing, MI | SUPPORT ZERO WASTE INITIATIVES | $50,000 |
| MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ED FUND Ann Arbor, MI | SUPPORT GREAT LAKES PFAS ACTION NETWORK | $45,000 |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION Reston, VA | SUPPORT GREAT LAKES PFAS ACTION NETWORK | $35,000 |
| LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Allison Park, PA | REDUCE LEAD POISONING IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION | $25,000 |
| SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION Detroit, MI | COMMUNITY-BASED AIR MONITORING PROJECT | $21,000 |
| TRANSPORTATION RIDERS UNITED Detroit, MI | SUPPORT TRANSITION TO CLEAN FUELS | $20,000 |
| SOUTHWEST DETROIT COMMUNITY BENEFITS COALITION Detroit, MI | SUPPORT CLEAN AIR COUNCIL | $17,500 |
| ENGAGE MICHIGAN Lansing, MI | COLLABORATIVE CLEAN AIR PROJECT | $15,000 |
| GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER Detroit, MI | COLLABORATIVE CLEAN AIR PROJECT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Cornell Queen | President | 1 | — |
| Craig Hupp | Director | 1 | — |
| Sabrina Gross | Director Thru 09/19/24 | 1 | — |
| Rhonda Conner Warren | Director | 1 | — |
| Komal Doshi | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Garfield | Executive Director | 40 | $117,045 |
| Marcus Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Riyaz Kanji | Director Thru 09/19/24 | 1 | — |
| Madeline Walker Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Frank Parkinson | Director Thru 09/19/24 | 1 | — |
| David Stead | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Selby | Director Thru 09/19/24 | 1 | — |
| Jackie Victor | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Michelle Deatrick | Director | 1 | — |
| Courtney Carignan | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Coleman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Monique Taylor-McCants | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Griffith | Climate & Energy Director | 40 | $102,171 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecology Center?
Ecology Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ecology Center?
As of 2024, Ecology Center holds $4.5M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $434K in 2024.
Where does Ecology Center operate?
Ecology Center has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Ecology Center award?
In 2024, Ecology Center awarded 25 grants totaling $434K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ecology Center's EIN?
Ecology Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1912803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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