Every dollar, on the record
Small organizations earn trust by showing their books, not by talking about integrity. So here is what we've raised, who gave it, what we own, and what it all goes toward. If something here isn't clear, ask us and we'll explain it.
The numbers, as they are
Phase 1 — building the foundation
Phase 1 establishes ECO's long-term footing: land, a building, storage, equipment, and the youth training infrastructure that goes inside it. We are near the start of a long climb, and we'd rather show the real figure than a flattering one.
0.48% of the $500,000 Phase 1 goal reached.
65% builds. 35% runs.
A fixed split, applied to ECO revenue, so growth doesn't quietly get eaten by overhead.
65% — long-term community infrastructure
Land, the ECO Lab building, storage, and the durable equipment that stays on the island and keeps working after any one event is over.
35% — operations and delivery
Staffing, logistics, compliance, and actually delivering the youth programs — the unglamorous costs that make the rest possible.
What generates revenue
- Monthly community Bingo and events
- Event and equipment rentals
- Youth-run micro-business stations
- Seasonal programs and activity stations
- Partnerships and round sponsorships
What we spend it on
- Shipping and duties on equipment
- Consumables and replacement supplies
- Printing, packaging, and materials
- Domain registration and website hosting
- Annual TCIG business fees
- Support staff for events and youth programs
- Software tools and digital services
Assets we've acquired
Built up through founder-fronted startup investment, hundreds of volunteer hours, and formal asset donations. This equipment runs our events, earns rental income, and will outfit the ECO Lab.
Infrastructure
Canopies, tables, benches, chairs, lighting, cords, and storage systems used for events, workshops, and youth-run micro-business stations.
Games & activity equipment
Bingo machines, cards, signage, raffle equipment, games, and activity materials supporting community events and youth engagement.
Youth & community supplies
Candy, giveaways, notebooks, pens, props, molds, packaging, and materials for outreach and youth-led stations.
Power & resilience
A Jackery 2000 Plus system with battery pack and solar panels — donated by TCI Financial Consulting Ltd. It powers events anywhere on the island, off-grid.
Recurring support, and a seat at the table
Steward Partners are recurring contributors who believe in the long-term vision and help shape it. It is deliberately a small circle with real access, not a badge.
- Quarterly financial transparency reports
- Early access to ECO community updates
- Recognition here on the funding page
- A voice in the accountability circle
Becoming a Steward Partner takes one short conversation with Ray — he'll walk you through what ECO is committing to and what recurring support looks like at a level that suits you.
The people who got us here
Every cash donation ECO has received, named with the amount. This list is the reason the work exists.
Cash donors
- Jonah$1,000
- Asif & Sehr$600
- Doug & Lian$250
- Lynn & Jeff Stenroos$100
- Ms. Taylor / Evanston School District, Illinois$100
- Ira & Christine Hughey$100
- Dan & Sue Urquhart$100
- Gloria Rourick$50
- Steph & Blu, UK$50
- Johnny Shelton$41
- Jay Joseph$20
Asset donors
TCI Financial Consulting Ltd. — Jackery 2000 Plus system, battery pack, and solar panels. This is what lets ECO run a full event on a beach with no power supply.
Donating equipment rather than cash? Talk to Ray — durable gear compounds in value for us in a way a one-off donation can't.
Add your name to the list
One-time or recurring — every contribution funds youth skills training, animal care, and the ground the ECO Lab will stand on.