Resource Center
- Assets
- $249.8k
- Revenue
- $789.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2017
- EIN
- 36-2893983
Organization Overview
Resource Center is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2017, Resource Center employed 40 individuals. Resource Center 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 06/2017, Resource Center generated $789.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $976.1k during the year ending 06/2017. 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
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEVELOP ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS SO AS TO FOSTER A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING: RESOURCE CENTER COLLECTS RECYCABLE MATERIALS FROM BUSINESSES, RESIDENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE CITY OF CHICAGO, THROUGH CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS, DROP-OFF CENTERS, AND BUY-BACK CENTERS, AS WELL AS THROUGH A MOBILE BUY-BACK PROGRAM THAT SERVES CHICAGO'S PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES.
URBAN AGRICULTUTE: RESOURCE CENTER PRODUCES FRESH, NATURALLY GROWN VEGETABLES, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH LECTURES, DEMONSTRATIONS, VOLUNTEER DAYS, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH NEIGHBORHOOD STUDENTS.
PERISHABLE FOOD RECOVERY: RESOURCE CENTER RETRIEVES HEALTHY, UNSOLD FOOD FROM SOURCES SUCH AS GROCERY STORES AND FARMERS MARKETS, AND THEN REDISTRIBUTES IT TO FOOD PANTRIES AND SHELTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Dunn President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $54,210 |
Rebecca Stern Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Montgomery Director-Term | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Liana Li Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,283 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $789,572 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $75,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $393,858 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,577 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,820 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,494 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $165 |
| Advertising and promotion | $278 |
| Office expenses | $33,831 |
| Information technology | $5,630 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,359 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,764 |
| Insurance | $127,856 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $976,103 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,525 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $65,684 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,000 |
| Total assets | $249,771 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,544 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,823 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $15,400 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $125,767 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,004 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $124,004 |
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