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 12/2021, Repurpose Project employed 36 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 12/2021, Repurpose Project generated $834.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $580.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.7% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE REPURPOSE PROJECT IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY BASED EFFORT TO DIVERT USEFUL RESOURCES FROM THE LANDFILL, REDIRECT THESE ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC FOR ART AND EDUCATION, INSPIRE CREATIVITY, AND HELP US ALL RETHINK WHAT WE THROW AWAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE REPURPOSE PROJECT OPERATES A CREATIVE REUSE CENTER THAT PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH ACCESS TO LOW COST SALVAGED ART AND BUILDING MATERIALS (WOOD, FABRIC, METAL SCRAP, YARN, MAGAZINES, OFFICE MATERIAL, BOTTLE CAPS, CORKS, PAPER, PAINT, ETC). ACCESS TO LOW COST MATERIAL ALLOWS CRAFTERS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SAVE MONEY ON SUPPLIES WHILE ALSO ENCOURAGING CREATIVE REUSE AND IMAGINATIVE THINKING. THE REPURPOSE PROJECT PROGRAM SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROMOTES A CIRCULAR ECONOMY THAT BENEFITS THE PLANET BY CONSERVING RESOURCES AND ENERGY USAGE DURING PRODUCTION AND HELPS PEOPLE AFFORD LOW COST SUPPLIES SO THEIR INCOME CAN BE USED ON OTHER IMPORTANT NECESSITIES. IN 2021 THE REPURPOSE PROJECT DIVERTED OVER 120,000 ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PUT THEM BACK INTO THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY. OPERATED COMMUNITY CENTER WORKSHOP SPACE WHERE THE PUBLIC CREATES ART USING SALVAGED MATERIALS. PROGRAM EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE OF OUR CURRENT WASTE STEAM. OPERATED REPURPOSED ART GALLERY FOR ARTISTS TO DISPLAY THE ART CREATED FROM SALVAGED MATERIALS. THIS GALLERY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT WAYS TO USE TRADITIONALLY DISCARDED ITEMS FOR ART.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Goff President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $37,316 |
Thomas Babaker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $30,114 |
Michael Myers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $1,140 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $57,397 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $180,241 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $237,638 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $597,227 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $834,868 |
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. | $68,570 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,329 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $289,296 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,310 |
Payroll taxes | $58,380 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $450 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,593 |
Advertising and promotion | $90 |
Office expenses | $22,478 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $92,240 |
Travel | $2,159 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $626 |
Interest | $13,500 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,216 |
Insurance | $8,698 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $580,656 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $235,838 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,135 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $823,589 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,065,562 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,913 |
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 | $102,250 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $599,900 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $717,063 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $348,499 |
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 | $1,065,562 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Repurpose Project has recieved totaling $25,017.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17 |
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South Fulton Institute Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,909,108 | $891,815 |
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El Espacio 23 Inc Miami, FL | $6,319,448 | $659,257 |
Gadsden Arts Inc Quincy, FL | $3,309,221 | $583,615 |
Repurpose Project Gainesville, FL | $1,065,562 | $834,868 |
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Cisneros Fontanals Foundation For The Arts Miami, FL | $7,132 | $430,753 |