Ecostudio Foundation
Our mission is to unite conservation, education, and the arts for a more just world. We pledge to support conservation efforts in the worlds most crucial ecosystems and advocate for the rights of those whose lands and lives are endangered by environmental threats.
Ecostudio Foundation at a glance
In short: Ecostudio Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $106,760
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ecostudio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orchid Conservation Alliance ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $8K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orchid Conservation Alliance Encinitas, CA | Protect Threatened Forests | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,760 | $526,946 | $588,450 | $1,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $168,264 | $709,056 | $794,810 | $8,000 | 1 | $1 |
| 2022 | $254,018 | $829,965 | $605,227 | — | — | $1 |
About Ecostudio Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ecostudio Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $107K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ecostudio Foundation is led by Marley Stuart, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marley Stuart
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Lori S. Espinoza
Director Global Learning
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $27K (2024)
Mary Abbruzzese
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Natalie Espinoza
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Lori S Espinoza (Director Global Learning). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ecostudio Foundation
How much does Ecostudio Foundation give each year?
Ecostudio Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Ecostudio Foundation?
Ecostudio Foundation reported $107K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $527K.
What is Ecostudio Foundation?
Ecostudio Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $107K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ecostudio Foundation operate?
Ecostudio Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Ecostudio Foundation's EIN?
Ecostudio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1730274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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