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Eco-Logic Development Fund

To empower rural and indigenous people to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in central america and mexico.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Eco-Logic Development Fund

EcoLogic empowers rural and indigenous peoples to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in Central America and Mexico.

Founded
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
3 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

To empower rural and indigenous people to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in central america and mexico.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C300
Cause tags
Operating countries (3)
Guatemala Honduras Mexico

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.1% of total expenses ($93,219 of $838,056).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Eco-Logic Development Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Eco-Logic Development Fund is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 251704582. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $580K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Eco-Logic Development Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251704582. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Eco-Logic Development Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Eco-Logic Development Fund is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Eco-Logic Development Fund has $580K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Eco-Logic Development Fund is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $580K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Eco-Logic Development Fund. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Eco-Logic Development Fund holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

EcoLogic empowers rural and indigenous peoples to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in Central America and Mexico. Eco-Logic Development Fund is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $580K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Eco-Logic Development Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Eco-Logic Development Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251704582, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KE
Kendra F••••••
Current Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 53 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1993
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Eco-Logic Development Fund

What is Eco-Logic Development Fund?
Eco-Logic Development Fund is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. EcoLogic empowers rural and indigenous peoples to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in Central America and Mexico.
When was Eco-Logic Development Fund founded?
Eco-Logic Development Fund was founded in 1993.
Who leads Eco-Logic Development Fund?
Kendra Ferraro serves as Current Treasurer.
Where is Eco-Logic Development Fund located?
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, United States. The charity operates in 3 countries.
What is Eco-Logic Development Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Eco-Logic Development Fund trustworthy?
Eco-Logic Development Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Eco-Logic Development Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251704582.
What is Eco-Logic Development Fund's website?
http://www.ecologic.org