Institute of Ecotechnics
Promotes ecological research and education of ecological studies related to social, cultural, and scientific implications. The Institute of Ecotechnics is devoted to the development of the theory and practice of ecotechnics
Institute of Ecotechnics at a glance
In short: Institute of Ecotechnics reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $5,090 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -88.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $90,621
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $46,138
- -65.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $4,195
- Expenses (2025)
- $44,307
- -70.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Institute of Ecotechnics funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $63K (2023). In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,621 | $46,138 | $44,307 | $5,090 | Total only | $4,195 |
| 2024 | $78,035 | $133,572 | $150,030 | $43,078 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $43,609 | $155,420 | $167,859 | $63,379 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $161,908 | $105,991 | $67,104 | $13,171 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $124,021 | $92,561 | $72,419 | $2,981 | Total only | $1 |
| 2020 | $91,627 | $13,352 | $18,557 | $5,496 | 1 | $3 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Institute of Ecotechnics
Based on IRS filings
Institute of Ecotechnics is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $91K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute of Ecotechnics is led by Manno Franca, Director & Interin Chariman CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manno Franca
Director & Interin Chariman CEO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kathelin Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marie Harding
Director
Assistant Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Nelson
Director & Treasurer
CEO Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hahn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Starrlight Augustine
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Dempster
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah Synder
Director
Vice President Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thirty Vakil
Director Secretary
Director → Director Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Datica
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Andres Rua
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Allen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Starligth Augustine (2023–2024) — CEO
- Former: Deborah Snyder (2020–2022) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Thrity Vakil (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Institute of Ecotechnics
How much does Institute of Ecotechnics give each year?
Institute of Ecotechnics reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $43K in grants paid.
How large is Institute of Ecotechnics?
Institute of Ecotechnics reported $91K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What is Institute of Ecotechnics?
Institute of Ecotechnics is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Fe, NM. It holds $91K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Institute of Ecotechnics operate?
Institute of Ecotechnics has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Institute of Ecotechnics's EIN?
Institute of Ecotechnics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3177755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 5, 2026)
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