Recycled Lives

Organization Overview

Recycled Lives is located in Cambridge, MN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K35) the organization is classified as: Soup Kitchens, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Recycled Lives 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, Recycled Lives generated $220.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $209.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.9% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

RECYCLED LIVES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BETTERING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FACILITATING ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT ARE PHYSICAL, SPIRTIUAL, AND/OR FINANCIAL IN NATURE. WE ARE ADVOCATES FOR CEASING POVERTY FOR ALL OF GOD'S PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WE PROVIDED ROOFS TO 22 FAMILIES WITH 255 LAMINA SHEETS & 225 BOARDS. 30 WOOD COOK STOVES WERE INSTALLED. 20 CHILDREN NO LONGER SLEEP ON DIRT OR CEMENT FLOORS BY RECEIVING BUNK BEDS. WITH DONATIONS FROM A PARTNER ORGANIZATION, WE DISTRIBUTED 100 PAIRS OF SHOES, 1,000 LBS BLACK BEANS AND 3,500 PACKAGES OF FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN FORTIFIED RICE PACKS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES THAT ARE NOT ON OUR REGULAR FOOD DISTRIBUTION LIST.


WE CONSTRUCTED 5 TWO BEDROOM HOMES THAT INCLUDE A KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND COVERED PORCH AREA. 50 ADDITIONAL FAMILES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING HOMES CONSTRUCTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE AS FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE.


MONTHLY SUPPLEMENT FOOD PACKAGES ARE PROVIDED TO 175 FAMILIES THAT LIVE IN POVERTY IN GUATEMALA. THIS PROGRAM CARES FOR 655 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDES 3,500 POUNDS OF GRAINS EACH MONTH. OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, HIGIENE ITEMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, SHOES AND FORTIFIED RICE PACKS WERE DISTRIBUTED AS DONATED OR FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE TO BOTH OUR REGULAR FAMILIES AS WELL AS PERSONS IN WAIT FOR A SPONSOR AND SPACE ON OUR PERMANENT LIST. WE HAVE CONTINUED WITH THE INCREASED QUANTITIES OF GRAINS EACH MONTH IN RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING PANDEMIC. THE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY OF RICE AND BEANS HAVE STABILIZED, THOUGH STILL HIGHER THAN PRE-PANDEMMIC COSTS. IT APPEARS IT WILL BE QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THE ECONOMY BEGINS TO STABILIZE AND PRE-PANDEMIC WORK OPPORTUNITIES RETURN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shawn Johnson
Exec Director
$48,000
Dennis Troff
Board Chair
$0
Clyde Bloyer
Treasurer
$0
Lina Latvala
Vice Chair/sec
$0
Kelly Wichman
Member
$0
Liz Cheney
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$220,337
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$220,337
Total Program Service Revenue$0
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 $220,337

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Recycled Lives has recieved totaling $40,596.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$40,512
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$84
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