Toxic-Free Future
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1214158
Organization Overview
Toxic-Free Future is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Toxic-Free Future employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Toxic-Free Future 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, Toxic-Free Future generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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.
Since 2017, Toxic-Free Future has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $1,765,080. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY, TOXIC- FREE FUTURE USES THE POWER OF SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND ACTIVISM, TO DRIVE STRONG LAWS AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE AND THE PLANET. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES THE RIGHT TO HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS. TOXIC-FREE FUTURE WINS GROUND-BREAKING PROTECTIONS TO PREVENT TOXIC CHEMICALS AND POLLUTION FROM CONTAMINATING OUR HOMES, WATER, FOOD, COMMUNITIES, AND WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MIND THE STORE PROGRAM CHALLENGES THE NATION'S LARGEST RETAILERS TO ADOPT POLICIES THAT STOP THE USE OF THE MOST HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND ENSURE PRODUCTS THEY SELL ARE SAFE. IT PRODUCES WHO'S MINDING THE STORE? RETAILER REPORT CARD, WHICH EVALUATES AND GRADES SOME OF THE BIGGEST U.S.RETAILERS ON THEIR CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES. MIND THE STORE IS DRIVING A COMPETITIVE RACE TO THE TOP AND TRANSFORMING THE MARKETPLACE TOWARD SAFER PRODUCTS.
THE SAFER CHEMICALS HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM COORDINATES AND LEADS EFFORTS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL TO EDUCATE DECISION MAKERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE TOXIC CHEMICAL CRISIS AND ADVANCE SOLUTIONS THAT WILL RESULT IN MORE HEALTH PROTECTIVE POLICIES ON TOXIC CHEMICALS AND SAFER PRODUCTS.
SAFER STATES, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROGRAM OF TOXIC FREE FUTURE, IS A NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WORKING TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS AND ADVANCE SAFER SOLUTIONS.
FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES, TOXIC-FREE FUTURE HAS LED THE FIGHT IN WASHINGTON STATE FOR PREVENTION-BASED LAWS THAT PROTECT PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, WILDLIFE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS, PLASTICS, AND POLLUTION. OUR WORK HAS RESULTED IN MORE THAN A DOZEN LAWS THAT HAVE SET THE BAR FOR THE NATION AND HAVE RESULTED IN SAFER PRODUCTS AND TOXIC POLLUTION REDUCTIONS. TOXIC-FREE FUTURE HAS A LEADING RESEARCH PROGRAM THAT CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS, PUBLISHES PEER-REVIEWED STUDIES, AND ISSUES REPORTS, WHICH RECEIVE NATIONAL MEDIA ATTENTION, AND PROVIDE A STRONG SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ACTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Doll Safer States | 40 | $124,004 | |
Stephanie Stohler Communicatio | 40 | $115,039 | |
Elizabeth Hitchcock Schf Directo | 40 | $106,281 | |
Laurie Valeriano Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $105,906 |
Marlyn Twitchell Deputy Direc | 40 | $104,287 | |
Michael Schade Mind The Sto | 40 | $103,701 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,440 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,526,073 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,670 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,553,513 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,396 |
| Investment income | $5,544 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,400 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$227 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,569,649 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $377,200 |
| 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. | $120,083 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,021 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,036,013 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,706 |
| Other employee benefits | $120,720 |
| Payroll taxes | $107,325 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $46,475 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,398 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,319 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $119,444 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,767 |
| Office expenses | $69,899 |
| Information technology | $8,412 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,461 |
| Travel | $1,511 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,421 |
| Insurance | $6,514 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,226,812 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,957,651 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $312,043 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $617,500 |
| 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 | $27,649 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $265,993 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,191,679 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,945 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $50,000 |
| 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 | $184,945 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,783,954 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,222,780 |
| 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 | $3,191,679 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Toxic-Free Future has awarded $356,500 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CHEMICAL POLICY REFO | $126,000 |
Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: CHEMICAL POLICY REFO | $37,500 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: CHEMICAL POLICY REFO | $30,000 |
Albany, NY PURPOSE: CHEMICAL POLICY REFO | $30,000 |
Portland, ME PURPOSE: CHEMICAL POLICY REFO | $29,000 |
Montpelier, VT PURPOSE: CHEMICAL POLICY REFO | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 31 grants that Toxic-Free Future has recieved totaling $2,684,692.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: DRIVING TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | $600,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: DRIVING TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | $300,000 |
John Merck Fund Harrison, NY PURPOSE: TO DRIVE HARMFUL CLASSES OF CHEMICALS OUT OF THE MARKETPLACE BY WINNING GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF SPECIFIC TOXIC CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL CLASSES, AND COMPREHENSIVE CHEMICAL POLICIES BY THE LARGEST RETAILERS IN THE US. | $220,000 |
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: SAFER CHEMICALS HEALTHY FAMILIES | $150,000 |
John Merck Fund Harrison, NY PURPOSE: TO ENABLE SAFER STATES TO REDUCE EXPOSURES TO TOXIC CHEMICALS, ACHIEVE BROAD POLICY AND MARKET REFORM, AND ENSURE THAT EFFORTS ARE SYNERGIZED WITH ALLIED MOVEMENTS SUCH AS PLASTICS, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TO ACHIEVE BROAD SUCCESS THAT BENEFITS THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | $150,000 |
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: SAFER STATES | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Washington Environmental Council Seattle, WA | $7,754,519 | $4,435,837 |
The Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK | $1,662,766 | $2,979,648 |
Conservation Nw Seattle, WA | $2,082,344 | $3,166,393 |
Toxic-Free Future Seattle, WA | $3,191,679 | $2,569,649 |
Oregon Environmental Council Inc Portland, OR | $3,218,749 | $1,966,081 |
Columbia Riverkeeper Hood River, OR | $5,520,101 | $3,527,378 |
The Alaska Center Anchorage, AK | $805,016 | $2,011,969 |
1000 Friends Of Oregon Portland, OR | $5,758,271 | $1,960,937 |
Trustees For Alaska Anchorage, AK | $949,958 | $1,701,174 |
Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute Incorporated Moscow, ID | $3,686,983 | $1,675,187 |