Sustainable Connections
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 09/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 75-3041952
Organization Overview
Sustainable Connections is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sustainable Connections employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sustainable Connections 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 12/2022, Sustainable Connections generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE IDEAS, COLLABORATION AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOOD AND FARMING PROGRAM IS CREATING A VIBRANT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS, CONNECTING FOOD BUYERS TO LOCAL FARMS AND ARTISANS, AND ENCOURAGING OUR COMMUNITY TO ALWAYS EAT LOCAL FIRST. BY MARKETING LOCAL FOOD-PRODUCING BUSINESSES TO THE PUBLIC, WE ARE STRENGTHENING OUR LOCAL ECONOMY, HELPING LOWER OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (CLIMATE FOOTPRINT OF NON-LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD), AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLES PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH THE EFFICIENT USE OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE, AND SECURE ENERGY. WE PROVIDE EACH PARTICIPATING BUSINESS WITH VETTED INFORMATION, A FULL ENERGY ASSESSMENT, A CUSTOMIZED ENERGY ACTION PLAN DETAILING COST-EFFECTIVE MEASURES, ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY AND TAX REBATES, RELIABLE CONTRACTORS, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE TO HELP THEM SAVE ENERGY AND CUT COSTS WITH CUTTING-EDGE UPGRADES AND THE LATEST INCENTIVES.
TOWARD ZERO WASTE (INCLUDING THE FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM) PROGRAM HELPS BUSINESSES REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE THEY PRODUCE AND THE AMOUNT OF WASTE THEY DIVERT FROM LANDFILL BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION TO BUSINESSES, CREATING IMPACTFUL PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS, AND WORKING WITH KEY COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERS. OUR FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM, INTEGRATES AN INNOVATIVE FOOD AID MODEL INTO OUR LONG-STANDING TOWARD ZERO WASTE PROGRAM TO HELP FEED COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HUNGER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Robinson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Rusk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cameron Miller Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Brogan Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Claire Cummings Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Vasak Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $93,658 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $678,666 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,580,916 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,353,240 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $136,838 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $17,167 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $200 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $228,469 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,735,914 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $208,966 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,628 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,244,855 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,873 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $139,370 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $233,728 |
| Advertising and promotion | $48,752 |
| Office expenses | $39,029 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $116,597 |
| Travel | $32,034 |
| 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 | $116,671 |
| Insurance | $22,252 |
| All other expenses | $84,817 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,462,481 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $415,630 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $490 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $475,798 |
| 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 | $1,362,656 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,254,574 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,191 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $47,314 |
| 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 | $111,505 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,127,163 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,906 |
| 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 | $2,254,574 |