Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Ooaec cultivates ecological literacy and builds the capacity of civic and social movement leaders and organizations to guide their own communities to an ecologically regenerative, economically viable, and socially just future.inspired by nature, where diversity is a key indicator of the health of an ecosystem, we assist place-based communities in reorienting human economy and governance towards the restoration and stewardship of biological and cultural diversity. To realize our mission, we invest in projects and partnerships that address the root causes of the ecological, economic, and social crises of our time.
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,484,762
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $6,590,055
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $41,743
- +343.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,461,435
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Beaver Coexistence Program - Block Grant
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Amount
$2,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
BeaverCorps Training Program
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Amount
Full tuition scholarships available
Deadline
Deadline not published
California Beaver Help Desk - Landowner Financial Assistance
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Occidental Arts and Ecology Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | Transfer of fiscal sponsorship | $59,289 |
| Movement for Black Lives Oakland, CA | Support work | $5,000 |
| Gold Ridge RCD Sebastopol, CA | Support work | $100 |
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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 | $10,484,762 | $6,590,055 | $6,461,435 | — | — | $41,743 |
| 2023 | $9,587,027 | $5,955,396 | $4,970,344 | — | — | $9,417 |
| 2022 | $8,610,557 | $6,091,707 | $4,223,369 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,371,747 | $2,970,544 | $2,702,283 | — | — | $2,987 |
| 2020 | $6,067,941 | $2,493,111 | $1,832,192 | $64,389 | 3 | $-1,342 |
About Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Based on IRS filings
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Occidental, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center is led by Dave Henson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Henson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
52 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $146K (2024)
michael mckenzie
Executive Director Counterstream
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Melissa K Nelson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sunny Hill
Finance Director
Financial Director → Finance Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
52 hrs/week
$86K (2022) → $106K (2024)
Gopal Dayaneni
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Orsi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan ponder
Co-Dir Peak Plasti
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $126K (2024)
Stephen wilson
Co-Dir Peak Plasti
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $126K (2024)
Kendall Dunnigan
Rcd Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
52 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Lori Maddox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan McGovern
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jenyng Wu (2020–2021) — Financial Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $146K, to Dave Henson (Executive Dir.). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
How large is Occidental Arts and Ecology Center?
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What is Occidental Arts and Ecology Center?
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Occidental, CA. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Occidental Arts and Ecology Center operate?
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center has awarded grants in California.
What is Occidental Arts and Ecology Center's EIN?
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0359676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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