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MONGOL ECOLOGY CENTER

Tucson, AZ · EIN 455176897 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C60 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · mongolec.org
revenue
$435K
expenses
$383K
net assets
$84K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The Mongol Ecology Center organizes and runs charitable and educational exchanges for the transfer of international best practices and resources that help protect our natural and cultural heritage, and contribute to the well-being of our planet.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mongol Ecology Center facilitates international exchanges to transfer best practices in environmental and cultural heritage preservation, focusing on Mongolia. The organization supports protected area management, environmental education, and youth engagement through ranger programs and sustainability initiatives. It operates in both Mongolia and Arizona, with programs established since 2011.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $27K
    Strengthening the MEC's "Junior Ranger" youth-education programs in collaboration with local schools, parks, & other community members around the larger Lake Hovsgol region of Mongolia, reaching and teaching 150 students between the ages of 10 and 17.
  2. #2 $40K
    Supporting the environmental work of the National Park Academy (formerly known as the "Lake Hovsgol Conservancy"), a Mongolian non-profit project that advocates for the environmental rights of local people, while reaching some 200,000 local residents, and abetting the work of national parks and other protected areas located throughout Mongolia.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Junior Rangers
Youth engagement program launched in 2013 to build environmental stewardship among children through hands-on conservation activities.
National Park Academy
Formerly Lake Hovsgol Conservancy, this program transfers international best practices in protected area management to support sustainable development and conservation in Mongolia.
Rally for Rangers
Initiative since 2014 that supports park rangers with resources, including the provision of motorcycles for field operations.
Student Development Halls
Supports schools in Mongolia by establishing halls focused on environmental education and student development.
Youth Sustainability Corps
Program launched in 2019 to engage youth in sustainability projects and environmental leadership.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Youth-Led Environmental Stewardship Projects 1 activity
    • Student Development Halls
      The organization initiated the opening of Student Development Halls at schools to raise children's environmental awareness.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Environmental and Ecological Programs
      MONGOL ECOLOGY CENTER provides environmental and ecological programs, including the National Park Academy, Junior Rangers, Rally for Rangers, and Youth Sustainability Corps.
    • Operates environmental education and youth engagement programs
      Runs four core programs focused on environmental and ecological education: National Park Academy (formerly Lake Hovsgol Conservancy), Junior Rangers, Rally for Rangers, and Youth Sustainability Corps. These initiatives aim to build ecological awareness and stewardship among youth.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$435K
Contributions & grants$435K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$383K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$150K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash$84K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$84K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +122.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Badral Yondon — Board President
  • Ono Batkhuu — Board member
  • Robert McIntosh — Board Secretary
  • gary cook — Board Treasurer
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Mongol Ecology Center Partner — Initiated Student Development Halls at schools