Bring Recycling
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Eugene, OR
- Founding
- 09/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 23-7137120
Organization Overview
Bring Recycling is located in Eugene, OR. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Bring Recycling employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bring Recycling is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Bring Recycling generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VISION, LEADERSHIP, AND TOOLS FOR LIVING WELL ON THE PLANET WE SHARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REUSE AND RETAIL OUTLET AND DONATION CENTER: THE PLANET IMPROVEMENT CENTER, PART REUSE STORE AND PART CONSERVATION LEARNING CENTER, IS A COMMUNITY TREASURE FEATURING ART, A DEMONSTRATION GARDEN AND EXAMPLES OF GREEN BUILDING, CREATIVE REUSE, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. THE CENTER HAS ENABLED BRING TO EXPAND SALES OF USED BUILDING MATERIALS WHILE CREATING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY TO REDUCE WASTE AND LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY. THE CENTER PROMOTES RESOURCE CONSERVATION WHILE PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT TO FOLKS THAT MAY HAVE BARRIERS TO TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT.THE CENTER OPERATES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AND BY PROVIDING LOW-COST BUILDING MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC. WE PROCESS OVER 2 MILLION POUNDS OF MATERIAL ANNUALLY.
BUSINESS PROGRAM: OUR RETHINK BUSINESS PROGRAM, A FREE, COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTING SERVICE, PROVIDES LANE COUNTY BUSINESSES WITH CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT ON PRACTICAL WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE AND SAVE MONEY. BUSINESSES RECEIVE PROMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE AND FREE RESOURCES, INCLUDING WATER-SAVING DEVICES, RECYCLING COLLECTION BOXES, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. TO DATE, WEVE SERVED MORE THAN 425 LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CERTIFIED 200. AS A RESULT OF BECOMING CERTIFIED, RETHINK BUSINESSES HAVE INCREASED WASTE PREVENTION PROCEDURES BY 7%, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES BY 8%, ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES BY 8%, AND LOCAL WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES BY 6%.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: BRING OFFERS FREE WASTE PREVENTION EDUCATION DESIGNED TO HELP LOCAL SCHOOLS ACHIEVE SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS IN SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE. WE COMBINE CLASSROOM WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND IN-SCHOOL RESOURCE CONSERVATION STRATEGIES TO INSPIRE GOOD HABITS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND AT HOME. OUR AWARD-WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS, WHICH SERVE 10,000+ PEOPLE ANNUALLY, INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS TO REUSE AND WASTE HANDLING FACILITIES, COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATIONS, CLASSROOM VISITS, AND NGSS-ALIGNED CURRICULA. WE DISTRIBUTE (6,000) FREE EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTERS (QUARTERLY) AND OFFER A TELEPHONE AND WEBPAGE REFERRAL SERVICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carolyn Stein Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $101,410 |
Kara Brinkman-Addams Dir. Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $52,919 |
Mike Bergland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Cling President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcia Whisler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonya Carlson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $789,253 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $789,253 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $789,253 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $418,617 |
| Investment income | $1,184 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $96,420 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,333,078 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $177,150 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,423 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $775,726 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,407 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,659 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,261 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,655 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,006 |
| Interest | $37,364 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $97,886 |
| Insurance | $31,754 |
| All other expenses | $41,565 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,496,752 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,103 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $482,935 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $36,550 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $287,681 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,993,847 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,691 |
| Total assets | $2,815,807 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $84,265 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $275,652 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $359,917 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,455,890 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,815,807 |