Center For An Ecology-based Economy
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Center For An Ecology-based Economy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norway, Maine, registered in 2014, with $606,588 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
447 Main St, Norway, ME, 04268 EIN 46-3113400 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$607K
▲ 58.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$603K
Net assets
$240K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For An Ecology-based Economy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For An Ecology-based Economy: 5 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For An Ecology-based Economy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For An Ecology-based Economy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 447 Main St, Norway, ME, 04268
- City
- Norway
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $113K (FY2017) to $607K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6,613Net assets $240K
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$246K
Total liabilities
$6,613
Net assets
$240K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $606,588▲58.7% | $603,015▲74.6% | $239,811▲1.5% | $246,424▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $382,122▲27.6% | $345,389▲26.4% | $236,238▲18.4% | $248,959▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $299,475▲37.1% | $273,286▲99.2% | $199,504▲60.5% | $200,946▲46.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $218,483▲93.3% | $137,158▲55.1% | $124,316▲406% | $136,818▲84.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,020 | $88,434 | $24,586 | $74,114 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $239K total
10 grants to Center For An Ecology-based Economy totaling $239K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $24,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted, to support the 2023 initiatives. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Energy efficiency | 2022 | $80,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $32,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $32,100 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Food banks & pantries, adult education | 2021 | $18,866 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $8,351 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For An Ecology-based Economy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For An Ecology-based Economy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3113400, based in Norway, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For An Ecology-based Economy's EIN?
- Center For An Ecology-based Economy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3113400.
- How much revenue does Center For An Ecology-based Economy report?
- Center For An Ecology-based Economy reported $606,588 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For An Ecology-based Economy have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For An Ecology-based Economy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For An Ecology-based Economy (EIN 46-3113400) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.