Trash For Peace is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Trash For Peace employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trash For Peace 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, Trash For Peace generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 72.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 74.8% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON, CREATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT ENCOURAGE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
G.L.I.T.T.E.R. - GROUND SCORES G.L.I.T.T.E.R PROVIDES LITTER COLLECTION AND TENT-SIDE WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR HOUSELESS CAMPS ACROSS THE PORTLAND METRO REGION. THE PROGRAM NAME WAS SOURCED BY WORKERS AND STANDS FOR GROUND SCORE LEADING INCLUSIVELY TOGETHER THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY.
GROUND SCORE ASSOCIATION - GROUND SCORE IS AN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMAL RECYCLERS, DUMPSTER DIVERS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL WORKERS WHO CREATE AND FILL LOW-BARRIER WASTE MANAGEMENT JOBS. GROUND SCORE IS COLLECTIVELY-ORGANIZED AND SEEKS TO BE RADICALLY INCLUSIVE, PRIORITIZING WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE FACING WORK AND HOUSING INSECURITY. GROUND SCORE SEEKS TO BUILD A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY AWARE COMMUNITY, WHILE ALSO CHANGING SOCIETYS PERCEPTIONS OF WHAT AND WHO IS CONSIDERED VALUABLE.
THE PEOPLE'S DEPOT - THE PEOPLES DEPOT (TPD) IS AN INDEPENDENT BOTTLE REDEMPTION SERVICE RUN BY AND FOR CANNERS (INFORMAL CAN AND BOTTLE COLLECTORS). THE DEPOT WAS BORN OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WHEN ACCESS TO BOTTLE REDEMPTION BECAME LIMITED AND PEOPLE WERE IN CRITICAL NEED OF INCOME. THE PEOPLES DEPOT CURRENTLY GENERATES REGULAR WORK FOR 15 PEOPLE, WHO SORT AND COUNT CANS AND BOTTLES MONDAY-SATURDAY AT TWO LOCATIONS IN PORTLAND AND SERVES HUNDREDS OF CANNERS A WEEK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Kutner Tokarski Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $72,842 |
Lucas Dodge President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Judkins Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Lopez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelsey Hill Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brice Ehmig 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 | $1,426,224 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,170,464 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,596,688 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $157 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $34,390 |
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 | $2,647,515 |
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. | $74,942 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,545 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,501,218 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,818 |
Other employee benefits | $42,940 |
Payroll taxes | $126,857 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $169,310 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,500 |
Office expenses | $77,333 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $140,900 |
Travel | $3,458 |
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 | $7,722 |
Insurance | $13,358 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,555,324 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,262 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $193,390 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $193,164 |
Accounts receivable, net | $36,024 |
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 | $3,671 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,751 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $476,262 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,320 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $36,320 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $439,942 |
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 | $476,262 |