The International Society for Ecology and Culture
ISEC's mission is to protect and renew ecological and social well-being by strengthening local economies and communities worldwide. Our focus is on education -- informing people of the common root causes of the many ecological, social and economic crises we face, and promoting systemic solutions.
The International Society for Ecology and Culture at a glance
In short: The International Society for Ecology and Culture reported $26K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $26,338 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,358,599
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $563,812
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $17,653
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $543,739
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The International Society for Ecology and Culture funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $58K (2020). In 2024 it reported $26K 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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Community Radio Plainfield, VT | ISEC acted as fiscal sponsor for Central Vermont Community Radio (CVCR) during the first 9 months of the year, before CVCR received its own 501(c)3 determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service. CVCR runs and operates a non-profit community radio station in Vermont. The grant represents funds raised by ISEC on behalf of CVCR, and passed on to them minus a small administrative fee. | $28,244 |
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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 | $1,358,599 | $563,812 | $543,739 | $26,338 | Total only | $17,653 |
| 2023 | $1,228,512 | $566,832 | $557,292 | $12,397 | Total only | $14,634 |
| 2022 | $1,133,274 | $483,251 | $423,176 | $22,542 | Total only | $358 |
| 2021 | $1,041,556 | $533,941 | $461,407 | $28,244 | 1 | $88 |
| 2020 | $921,419 | $552,428 | $469,892 | $58,389 | Total only | $321 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The International Society for Ecology and Culture
Based on IRS filings
The International Society for Ecology and Culture is a public charity, based in East Hardwick, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $26K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $18K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The International Society for Ecology and Culture is led by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helena Norberg-Hodge
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $81K (2024)
Steven Gorelick
Chief Financial Officer
Managing Programs Director → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Barbara Kent
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Pace
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Roberts (2020–2023) — 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 $81K, to Helena Norberg-Hodge (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The International Society for Ecology and Culture
How much does The International Society for Ecology and Culture give each year?
The International Society for Ecology and Culture reported $26K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $12K in grants paid.
How large is The International Society for Ecology and Culture?
The International Society for Ecology and Culture reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $564K.
Where does The International Society for Ecology and Culture operate?
The International Society for Ecology and Culture has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is The International Society for Ecology and Culture's EIN?
The International Society for Ecology and Culture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3128274. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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