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 2024.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecology Education Inc?
Ecology Education Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACO, ME. It holds $14.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ecology Education Inc?
As of 2024, Ecology Education Inc holds $14.0M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Ecology Education Inc operate?
Ecology Education Inc has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Ecology Education Inc's EIN?
Ecology Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0522241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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