The Ecology School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 that has inspired stewardship and connection to the natural world through experiential learning for tens of thousands of participants. Based in Saco, Maine with a sustainable riverside campus at River Bend Farm featuring forest, fields, and a working farm, the organization offers overnight camps, workshops, and community events in ecology, conservation, farming, and sustainability. The school's campus features a living building that meets the "living building challenge" and aims to serve as a model for regenerative and self-sufficient sustainable practices.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
-4.3% YoY
Revenue
$2.3M
-4.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$16K
-50.0% YoY
Expenses
$3.4M
+5.4% YoY
About Ecology Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ecology Education Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACO, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $16K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,026,488 | $14,652,290 | $14,566,603 |
| Revenue | $2,337,968 | $2,453,484 | $2,566,646 |
| Expenses | $3,446,263 | $3,269,176 | $2,809,507 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,207 | $32,429 | $9,387 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Adkins | Director | 2 | — |
| Dylan Doughty | Director | 2 | — |
| Steven H Grindle | Director | 2 | — |
| Mike Hansen | Director | 2 | — |
| Thomas Howell | Director | 2 | — |
| Kristin Hunter-Thomson | Director | 2 | — |
| Abby Humprey | Director | 2 | — |
| Richard Mersereau | Director | 2 | — |
| Amy Winston | Director (start 5/2024) | 2 | — |
| Susan Swanton | Director | 2 | — |
| Linda Boudreau | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Amanda Magee | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Cathy Goodwin | Vice President | 4 | — |
| Mary Martin | President | 4 | — |
| Andrew Dumsch | President/CEO | 40 | $105,843 |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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