Blue Star Recyclers is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Star Recyclers employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Star Recyclers 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 12/2021, Blue Star Recyclers generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BLUE STAR RECYCLERS IS TO ETHICALLY RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AS A WAY TO CREATE LOCAL JOBS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COLORADO SPRINGS RECYCLING OPERATIONS - ETHICAL RECYCLING OF E-WASTE: 98% OF MATERIALS BROUGHT TO BLUE STAR RECYCLERS ARE RECYCLABLE. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS BREAK DOWN THE ELECTRONICS TO BASE MATERIALS, WHICH ARE ULTIMATELY SOLD AS COMMODITIES.
DENVER RECYCLING OPERATIONS - ETHICAL RECYCLING OF E-WASTE: 98% OF MATERIALS BROUGHT TO BLUE STAR RECYCLERS ARE RECYCLABLE. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS BREAK DOWN THE ELECTRONICS TO BASE MATERIALS, WHICH ARE ULTIMATELY SOLD AS COMMODITIES.
ILLINOIS RECYCLING OPERATIONS - ETHICAL RECYCLING OF E-WASTE: 98% OF MATERIALS BROUGHT TO BLUE STAR RECYCLERS ARE RECYCLABLE. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS BREAK DOWN THE ELECTRONICS TO BASE MATERIALS, WHICH ARE ULTIMATELY SOLD AS COMMODITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Samuel Morris CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $84,534 |
William Morris Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,000 |
Garrett Mayberry Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Steffan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Kunstbeck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Fagnant Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $445,932 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,400 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $445,932 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,892,767 |
Investment income | $94 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$962,423 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,376,370 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
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. | $187,455 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $209,382 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,621 |
Payroll taxes | $34,137 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,671 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,367 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $126,525 |
Advertising and promotion | $60,711 |
Office expenses | $71,397 |
Information technology | $16,674 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $504,089 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,025 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,551 |
Insurance | $52,600 |
All other expenses | $6,966 |
Total functional expenses | $1,463,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,589 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $464,735 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $350 |
Accounts receivable, net | $162,902 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $9,802 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $31,100 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $170,699 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $28,086 |
Total assets | $918,263 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,025 |
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 | $74,008 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $259,033 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $642,503 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,727 |
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 | $918,263 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Blue Star Recyclers has recieved totaling $129,182.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Daniels Fund Denver, CO PURPOSE: COLORADO SPRINGS OPERATIONS | $60,000 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $51,500 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $17,682 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Eco-Cycle Inc Boulder, CO | $9,419,278 | $9,361,729 |
Colorado Water Trust Inc Denver, CO | $1,736,655 | $1,332,449 |
Blue Star Recyclers Colorado Springs, CO | $918,263 | $1,376,370 |
Watershed Management Group Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,083,167 | $1,647,658 |
Reunity Resources Santa Fe, NM | $678,093 | $993,137 |
High Country Conservation Center Frisco, CO | $916,746 | $1,083,242 |
Colorado Rio Grande Restoration Foundation Alamosa, CO | $479,817 | $670,145 |
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Fort Collins, CO | $1,599,262 | $663,504 |
Western Resources Group Inc Ogallala, NE | $1,275,170 | $443,398 |
Friends Of The Dillon Ranger District A Co Nonprofit Corp Silverthorne, CO | $881,759 | $662,922 |
Sedona Recycles Inc Sedona, AZ | $647,560 | $548,123 |
Clever Octopus Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $325,657 | $521,561 |