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Environmental Volunteers, Inc.

Environmental Volunteers, Inc.

Palo Alto, CA 94303
Tax ID94-2550385

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,235,708

Expenses

$1,011,703

Website

evols.org

Mission

Mission: To promote the understanding of and responsibility for the environment through hands-on science education. The Environmental Volunteers believes everyone of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities deserve to learn about the natural world through personal exploration, so they can become responsible stewards of the Earth. Environmental Volunteers provides hands-on science and nature education in Silicon Valley and nationally through our Sprout Up programs. Our trained volunteers inspire a lifelong love and respect for the natural world through hands-on programs for people of all ages. We offer school programs, field trips, community programs and public programs at the EcoCenter in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve and online.

About

Education - During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, EV provided 293 Classroom Presentations and 119 field trips to students in public and private schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Over 10,000 students are taught in EV's programs each year. EV had approximately 69 active school programs docents/volunteers as of June 30, 2019 and San Mateo counties.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To promote the understanding of and responsibility for the environment through hands-on science education.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To inspire people of all ages to learn about the wonders of the natural world. we train volunteers to lead hands-on science and nature programs in schools, community organizations, and at the eco-center in the palo alto baylands nature preserve.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as CA, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 2560 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94303.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 20 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $224,005.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1978.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $541,356 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $83,033 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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