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International : Development and Relief Services
Board Leadership
Dennis R. Morrow
Board Chair
CEO
David Erickson
Chief Executive Officer
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ECHO exists to reduce hunger and improve lives through agricultural training and resources. A non-denominational Christian organization, its international headquarters is located on a tropical agriculture demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, Florida. ECHO provides agricultural and appropriate technology training and resources to development workers in more than 180 countries. Among these resources is a large knowledge base of practical information, experienced technical support and an extensive seed bank focused on highly beneficial underutilized plants. ECHO also works to identify, validate, document and disseminate best practices in sustainable agriculture and appropriate technology. Finally, ECHO creates opportunities for field-based practitioners to connect with each other to share experience, ideas and encouragement. In a time of rising food prices, more women, children and men are facing hunger and malnutrition.
ECHO exists to reduce hunger and improve lives through agricultural training and resources. A non-denominational Christian organization, its international headquarters is located on a tropical agriculture demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, Florida. ECHO provides agricultural and appropriate technology training and resources to development workers in more than 180 countries. Among these resources is a large knowledge base of practical information, experienced technical support and an extensive seed bank focused on highly beneficial underutilized plants. ECHO also works to identify, validate, document and disseminate best practices in sustainable agriculture and appropriate technology. Finally, ECHO creates opportunities for field-based practitioners to connect with each other to share experience, ideas and encouragement. In a time of rising food prices, more women, children and men are facing hunger and malnutrition.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
81.9% | |
Administrative Expenses | 11.7% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 6.2% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.07 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.97 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 6.3% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 14.6% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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ECHO (FL) | 93.29 | |
buildOn (CT) | 93.43 | |
Village Enterprise (CA) | 93.88 | |
Friendship Bridge (CO) | 90.07 | |
One World Children's Fund (CA) | 98.23 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $3,507,996 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $3,507,996 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $3,507,996 |
Other Revenue | $591,569 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $4,099,565 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $3,432,219 |
Administrative Expenses | $511,103 |
Fundraising Expenses | $258,833 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $4,202,155 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-102,590 |
Net Assets | $4,117,115 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Agricultural Development Support | $2,417,603 | 70.4% |
Regional Impact Centers | $1,014,616 | 29.6% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-03 | 12/01/2019 | 93.29 | |||||||
2018-03 | 12/21/2018 | 95.27 | |||||||
2017-03 | 03/01/2018 | 93.09 | |||||||
2016-03 | 04/01/2017 | 91.32 | |||||||
2015-03 | 06/01/2016 | 94.53 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2015-03 | 12/22/2015 | 95.03 | |||||||
2014-03 | 09/01/2015 | 95.19 | |||||||
2013-03 | 02/01/2014 | 99.03 | |||||||
2012-03 | 06/01/2013 | 98.70 | |||||||
2011-03 | 05/01/2012 | 96.75 | |||||||
2010-03 | 09/20/2011 | 89.46 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2010-03 | 06/01/2011 | 85.64 | |||||||
2009-03 | 06/01/2010 | 84.75 | |||||||
2008-03 | 05/01/2009 | 95.32 | |||||||
2007-03 | 03/01/2008 | 90.31 | |||||||
2006-03 | 02/01/2007 | 98.16 | |||||||
2005-03 | 02/01/2006 | 98.15 | |||||||
2004-03 | 01/05/2005 | 88.97 | |||||||
2003-03 | 05/01/2004 | 85.07 | |||||||
2002-03 | 09/01/2003 | 94.05 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 23-7275283 |
Name in IRS Master File | ECHO INC |
NTEE Code | Q31 |
NTEE Classification | [Not Provided by IRS] |
NTEE Type | [Not Provided by IRS] |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (29) Other religious activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | November, 1973 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | March |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$106,004 | 2.52% | David Erickson | President & CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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ECHO (FL) | 93.29 | |
The Resource Foundation (NY) | 95.47 | |
Global Fund for Children (DC) | 86.51 | |
Shared Interest (NY) | 85.07 | |
Safe Water Network (NY) | 90.97 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
ECHO
17391 Durrance Road
North Fort Myers,
FL 33917
tel: (239) 543-3246
EIN: 23-7275283
Dennis R. Morrow
Board Chair
David Erickson
Chief Executive Officer
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923