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RADIX ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY CENTER
ALBANY, NY · EIN 271216514 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C60 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · radixcenter.org
revenue
$603K
expenses
$513K
net assets
$915K
employees
45
volunteers
420
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE RADIX CENTER IS TO PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL LITERACY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BASED AROUND DEMONSTRATIONS OF SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Radix Ecological Sustainability Center promotes ecological literacy and environmental stewardship through hands-on education and community-based sustainability initiatives in Albany, NY. The organization operates urban agriculture and composting programs, engages youth in environmental justice work, and runs demonstration projects in renewable remediation, urban heat island mitigation, and biocultural forest development. Programs emphasize community participation, climate resilience, and equitable access to green space and healthy food.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $23K
    COMMUNITY COMPOST INITIATIVE: FOOD WASTE DIVERSION FROM LANDFILLS AND COMPOST EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Albany Biocultural Diversity Forest
Urban reforestation initiative offering free trees to residents in underserved neighborhoods to increase canopy cover and reduce urban heat.
AtmoJustice: Youth-Engaged Air Quality Monitoring
Deploys community air monitors in environmental justice communities and involves youth in data collection and analysis.
Community Compost Initiative
Diverts food waste from landfills and provides compost education activities for the community.
Renewable Remediation for River Regeneration
Uses sustainable technologies to restore river ecosystems and improve water quality.
Urban Agriculture and Gardening
Year-round food production using greenhouse and high tunnel systems, with educational programming and limited farm share distribution.
Youth Programs (EcoJustice Associates)
High school youth employment program engaging young people in environmental justice, urban agriculture, and air quality monitoring.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 2 activities
    • Farm Share Program
      Distributes organically grown produce through annual farm shares, with delivery available for CCI customers and midweek pickup options at the farm.
    • Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center Operations
      Operates a one-acre urban farm and environmental education center in Albany featuring gardens, greenhouses, honeybees, fish, and composting systems, including a solar-powered greenhouse and high tunnel structure for year-round food production.
  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Albany Biocultural Diversity Forest Management
      Manages the Albany Biocultural Diversity Forest to support biodiversity and promote cultural stewardship of urban land.
  • Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
    • Capital Region Clean Energy Hub Collaboration
      Collaborates with five nonprofit organizations as part of the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub to connect community members, businesses, and homeowners with clean energy career opportunities and home energy efficiency resources.
  • Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
    • Community Air Quality Monitoring
      Deploys community air monitors in the South End neighborhood to assess air quality as part of broader atmospheric justice efforts.
  • Community Composting & Organic Waste Diversion 1 activity
    • Community Composting Initiative
      Operates the Community Compost Initiative to divert food waste from landfills and provide compost education, including weekly compost collection using zero-emission bicycles.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Environmental Education Programs
      Provides hands-on environmental education for school groups and neighborhood schools, including on-site activities such as composting, cider pressing, and animal interaction, as well as classroom instruction on ecosystems, food access, air pollution, and soil restoration.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Floating Wetlands for River Regeneration
      Deploys solar-powered floating wetlands planted with vegetation and beneficial bacteria to remediate combined sewer overflows in the Hudson River and reconnect youth with local ecosystems.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Free Tree Planting Services
      Provides free tree planting services to residents, homeowners, and business owners in specific Albany neighborhoods to enhance urban greenery and ecological resilience.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Public and Volunteer Engagement Events
      Hosts public volunteer hours open to all ages and organizes annual events including community garden maintenance, seed swaps, and open houses featuring homemade maple syrup and pancakes made with on-site produce.
  • Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
    • Youth Employment and Urban Ecology Program
      Runs a youth employment program engaging high school students in ecological monitoring, including urban heat islands and tree cover impacts, and provides weekly cooking skill development opportunities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Rainwater Harvesting and Sustainable Irrigation
      Collects and stores rainwater in barrels for use in greenhouse irrigation and thermal regulation, supporting sustainable water practices at the urban farm.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$603K
Contributions & grants$471K78%
Program service revenue$131K22%
Investment income$4990%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$513K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$372K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$968K
Cash$304K
Investments$0
Liabilities$53K
Net assets$915K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STACY PETTIGREW Executive Dir. 15 $25K
board members · 5
  • DENNIS MOSLEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • EWA SOBCZYNSKA — Chairman
  • MICHAEL ROYALL — Treasurer
  • OLIMATA JOBE — BOARD MEMBER
  • REGINA TILLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • AVillage, Inc Partner — Co-hosts the South End Earth Day (SEED) event with Radix Ecological Sustainability Center.
  • Albany Central School District Partner — Partners with Radix for youth enrichment programs conducted both on-site and at neighborhood schools.
  • Albany Community Land Trust Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • Albany Public Schools Government — Aligns compost collection schedule with Albany public schools' weather-related closures.
  • CCI Partner — Partners with CCI to provide delivery of farm shares to customers.
  • Capital Region Clean Energy Hub Coalition — Member organization collaborating to connect community members and businesses with clean energy career opportunities and home energy efficiency resources.
  • Capital Region Clean Energy Hub Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • City of Albany Love Your Block & Office of Sustainability Government — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • City of Albany’s Office of Sustainability Partner — Research collaborator on urban heat island and tree cover impact monitoring.
  • Giffen Elementary School Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • Historic Cherry Hill Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • Hudson Valley Community College's Educational Opportunity Center Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • Red Bookshelf Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • SEAT Center Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • The Collaboratory at ACPHS Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Partner — Supports the South End Earth Day (SEED) event.
  • University at Albany’s Institute for Transformational and Ecosystem-based Climate Adaptation (ITECA) Partner — Partner in implementing the Albany Biocultural Diversity Forest program, including free tree planting on private property.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Ecological Design as Education and Remediation
    methodology: ecological_design_integration
    By integrating renewable energy and ecological design into pollution remediation systems, we create sustainable, affordable, and equitable solutions that also serve as educational tools, because demonstrating functional sustainability fosters ecological literacy and community ownership.
  • Youth and Community Engagement as Environmental Justice Strategy
    methodology: community-engaged_environmental_monitoring
    By involving youth and community members in environmental monitoring, tree planting, and stewardship activities, we advance environmental justice and climate resilience because participatory action builds ecological literacy, agency, and equitable access to green space and green jobs.