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Center for Ecotechnology Inc

EIN 04-2611726 · Dalton, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY HELPS PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE WASTE. FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, WEVE OFFERED PROVEN ADVICE AND RESOURCES TO SAVE YOU MONEY, MAKE YOU MORE COMFORTABLE AT HOME, AND HELP YOUR BUSINESS PERFORM BETTER.WORKING WITH PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, WERE HELPING TRANSFORM THE WAY WE LIVE AND WORK FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY, ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE. WE PROVIDE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT SAVE ENERGY, MATERIALS AND MONEY AND HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY. WE SERVE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
132
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$162,887, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $5.7 million spent. COMMERCIAL - CET PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY AND FOUNDATIONS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND FARMS TO HELP THEM SAVE ENERGY, REDUCE WASTE AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE INNOVATIVE PILOT AND PRODUCTION SCALE WORK IN WASTED FOOD RECOVERY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING. CET ALSO PROVIDES ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES TO EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOMES FOR CUSTOMERS OF UTILITY COMPANIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED ENERGY AUDITS WITH INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND OTHER SAVINGS MEASURES AS WELL AS RECOMMENDING, ARRANGING AND INSPECTING CONTRACTED INSULATION AND AIR SEALING WORK TO SAVE ADDITIONAL ENERGY.
  2. $4.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - CET PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY AND FOUNDATIONS TO PERFORM INNOVATIVE PILOT PROGRAMS TO HELP INCREASE ENERGY SAVINGS IN HOMES, PARTICIPATION IN THESE PRACTICES, AND THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS. CET ALSO PROVIDES ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR CUSTOMERS OF UTILITY COMPANIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ENERGY AUDITS WITH INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND OTHER SAVINGS EASURES AS WELL AS RECOMMENDING, ARRANGING AND INSPECTING CONTRACTED INSULATION AND AIR SEALING WORK TO SAVE DDITIONAL ENERGY. CET ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUILDERS AND HOMEOWNERS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF NEW HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDE PLAN REVIEW, RECOMMENDATIONS, INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION, AND ASSISTANCE WITH PARTICIPATION IN INCENTIVE AND RATING PROGRAMS (ENERGY STAR, LEED FOR HOMES) AND CODE COMPLIANCE.
  3. $242,665 spent. RETAIL - CET OPERATED ECOBUILDING BARGAINS, A USED BUILDING MATERIALS STORE THAT ACCEPTED DONATIONS OF USED AND SURPLUS DOORS, WINDOWS, CABINETS, AND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES TO SAVE THEM FROM DISPOSAL AND SELLS THEM AT LOW COST TO HELP OTHERS FIX UP THEIR HOMES. RETAIL OPERATIONS CEASED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND THE BUILDING WAS SOLD DURING 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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