Repurpose Project is located in Gainesville, FL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Repurpose Project employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Repurpose Project 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 12/2023, Repurpose Project generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 29.8% per year over the past 5 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:
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WE ARE A COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORT WORKING HARD TO REINVENT THE RE-USE CULTURE AND BUILD A ROBUST RE-USE ECONOMY THAT WILL HELP PEOPLE, THE PLANET AND PROTECT OUR FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RE-USE STORES FROM DONATIONS AND SALVAGE: THE COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL DONATIONS ALONG WITH SALVAGE ITEMS HELPS TO KEEP MATERIALS CIRCULATING IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES INSTEAD OF FILLING UP LANDFILLS. WE ARE OPERATING A CREATIVE RE-USE CENTER AND ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE STORE WHICH IS FOCUSED ON NON-TRADITIONAL AND SALVAGE ITEMS; A RE-USE PLANET STORE WHICH IS FOCUSED ON USED FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, CABINETS, AND MORE; AND A RENOVATOR RE-USE STORE THAT IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING MATERIALS CONSISTING OF TOOLS, HARDWARE, LUMBER, DOORS, WINDOWS, PLUMBING AND MORE.
RE-USE STUDY: WE ARE CONDUCTING TWO DIFFERENT STUDIES THAT WILL ASSESS THE QUANTITY AND VALUE OF REUSABLE MATERIAL BEING THROWN AWAY. THE DATA COLLECTED WILL BE USED TO DESIGN AND RECOMMEND STRATEGIES, SYSTEMS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED TO BUILD A ROBUST RE-USE ECONOMY THAT WILL HELP OUR PLANET AND PROTECT OUR FUTURE.
REPURPOSE PROJECT COMMUNITY CENTER: THE COMMUNITY CENTER IS AN EVENT SPACE CENTERED AROUND QUALITY EXPERIENCES, COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS, ART, MUSIC, AND CREATIVITY. WE PROMOTE TOGETHERNESS BY OFFERING ADULT AND KID WORKSHOPS, FIX-IT DAYS, PERFORMANCE ART, TRASH-TO-FASHION SHOWS, COMMUNITY YARD SALES AND MUCH MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Goff Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $38,582 |
Thomas Babaker Vice Presidenttreasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,510 |
Nkwanda Jah Board Member | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Michael Myers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Amanda Waddle President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,507 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,507 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,838 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $1,161,465 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,258,813 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $73,092 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,847 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $734,645 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,632 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $61,211 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,739 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,923 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,564 |
Office expenses | $13,746 |
Information technology | $8,374 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $178,354 |
Travel | $15,743 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,145 |
Interest | $31,464 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,023 |
Insurance | $16,704 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,189,630 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $301,220 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,673 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $2,600 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $840,049 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,150,542 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,005 |
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 | $128,511 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $385,530 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $667,046 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $483,496 |
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 | $1,150,542 |