CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

EIN 93-1140056 · Environment (C600)

What they do

THE CORVALLIS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (CEC) is A COMMUNITY-BASED, EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT THAT HAS PRIORITIZED PARTNERSHIPS to IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS to ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS SINCE 1994. CECS MISSION is to CREATE A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH PRE-K THROUGH 8TH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FARM to SCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TEACHER TRAINING, and FOOD SECURITY. CECS PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, NATUREPLAY PRESCHOOL IN AVERY PARK, CLASSROOM EDUCATION and FIELD TRIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN BENTON and LINN COUNTIES, FAMILY PROGRAMS and EVENTS INCLUDING SUMMER CONCERTS and FALL FILM FESTIVAL, and A 1-ACRE DEMONSTRATION and EDUCATION GARDEN IN STARKER ARTS PARK KNOWN AS SAGE. THE FOOD GROWN AT SAGE is DONATED to THOSE IN NEED THROUGH OUR SOCIAL SERVICE PARTNER AGENCIES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $76.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

74.36%of revenue went to mission work76.8% of expenses · Program services

1.85%of revenue went to fundraising1.9% of expenses

$96.77spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

20.56%of revenue went to management and office costs21.2% of expenses

$0.11in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

35.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $72,586 for DIANE CONVERSE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$759,655

Mission workProgram services$564,88974.36% of revenue76.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$156,21120.56% of revenue21.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$14,0411.85% of revenue1.9% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$24,5143.23% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$735,14196.77% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 76.8% mission · 21.2% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.77% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 78.8% mission · 19.6% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.54% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 78.5% mission · 18.6% management · 2.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.48% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 71.5% mission · 26.9% management · 1.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.64% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 80.3% mission · 18.9% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.33% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 74.9% mission · 22.8% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 126.40% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 79.3% mission · 17.5% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.50% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 72.1% mission · 18.0% management · 9.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.44% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$759,655

Expenses$735,141

Annual surplus $24,514 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$564,889 · 76.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$156,211 · 21.2% of expenses

Fundraising$14,041 · 1.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$759,655

Expenses$735,141

Assets$78,572

Income$772,928

Contributions$271,485

Mission work (program services)$564,889

Fundraising$14,041

Management and general$156,211

Executive compensation (total)$59,310

Accounting fees$13,814

Investing fees$238

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DIANE CONVERSEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $72,586Base $65,516 · Other $7,070

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

DIANE CONVERSEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CHRIS ANDERSONVICE PRESIDENT

JOHN DEUELBOARD MEMBER

KATE WOODSVICE PRESIDENT

LETICIA CAVAZOS SANCHEZTREASURER

MATT JOHNSTONPRESIDENT

WILLIAM SIMONSONSECRETARY

ZETH OWENBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1994
Location: PO BOX 456, CORVALLIS, OR 97339
County: Benton
In care of: DIANE CONVERSE
Primary officer: DIANE CONVERSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(541) 753-9211

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ANDERSON GROUP CPAS LLC
NTEE classification: Environment (C600)
IRS tax category: Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions