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Ecological Building Network

Ecological Building Network fosters develops and distributes information on low-carbon sustainable building practices.

Science & Technology San Rafael, CA EIN 202986662 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Ecological Building Network

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Founded
Headquarters
San Rafael, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U010
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Ecological Building Network fosters develops and distributes information on low-carbon sustainable building practices.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U010
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 70%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($64,766)
98% to programs beats the peer average (70%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ecological Building Network is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in San Rafael, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202986662. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $263K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Ecological Building Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Ecological Building Network is located in San Rafael, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ecological Building Network has $263K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 70% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ecological Building Network is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $263K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ecological Building Network. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Ecological Building Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 70%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Ecological Building Network fosters develops and distributes information on low-carbon sustainable building practices. Ecological Building Network is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Ecological Building Network's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 70%. Its annual revenue of $263K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Ecological Building Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ecological Building Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202986662, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BR
Bruce Tyler King
Director

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Bruce T•••• K•••
Director
SA
Sarah W••••• K•••
Secretary Treasurer
SA
Sarah W K•••
Secretary Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ecological Building Network This page 86 $262,978 98%
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Equine Science Society Inc 89 $236,281 81%
Washington State Academy of Sciences 89 $218,480 39%
International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers 89 $938,192 -
Atlantic Shark Institute 89 $164,394 96%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ecological Building Network

What is Ecological Building Network?
Ecological Building Network is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Rafael, United States. Ecological Building Network fosters develops and distributes information on low-carbon sustainable building practices.
When was Ecological Building Network founded?
Ecological Building Network was founded in 2005.
Who leads Ecological Building Network?
Bruce Tyler King serves as Director.
Where is Ecological Building Network located?
Headquartered in San Rafael, United States.
What is Ecological Building Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ecological Building Network trustworthy?
Ecological Building Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Ecological Building Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 202986662.
What is Ecological Building Network's website?
http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org