Circular Action Alliance is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circular Action Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPLEMENTING PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY OBLIGATIONS UNDER STATE EPR LAWS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIRCULAR ACTION ALLIANCE (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT HAS BEEN SET UP ON BEHALF OF PRODUCERS AS A PRODUCER RESPONSIBLITY ORGANIZATION (PRO) TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) LAWS FOR PAPER AND PACKAGING. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY BUILDING COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES TO FULFIL THE OBLIGATIONS OF THESE EPR LAWS PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION.THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED BY LEADING COMPANIES FROM THE FOOD, BEVERAGE, CONSUMER GOODS, AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES IN RESPONSE TO THE PASSAGE OF EPR LAWS IN CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MAINE AND OREGON. THESE COMPANIES ARE UNITED IN THEIR VISION TO CREATE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PAPER AND PACKAGING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
CIRCULAR ACTION ALLIANCE (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT HAS BEEN SET UP ON BEHALF OF PRODUCERS AS A PRODUCER RESPONSIBLITY ORGANIZATION (PRO) TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) LAWS FOR PAPER AND PACKAGING. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY BUILDING COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES TO FULFIL THE OBLIGATIONS OF THESE EPR LAWS PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION.THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED BY LEADING COMPANIES FROM THE FOOD, BEVERAGE, CONSUMER GOODS, AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES IN RESPONSE TO THE PASSAGE OF EPR LAWS IN CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MAINE AND OREGON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charlie Schwarze Chair | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $0 |
Neil Menezes Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Jeff Bezzo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
John Breedlove Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jon Hansted Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kara Ruecker Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Clear Strategy Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $4,060,006 |
Hdr Engineering Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $1,280,035 |
Pricewaterhoursecoopers Advisory Service Consulting | 12/30/23 | $1,064,405 |
The Recycling Partnership Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $714,925 |
Korn Ferry Consulting | 12/30/23 | $454,134 |
Clear Strategy Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $4,060,006 |
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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $701,793 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $111,884 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,637 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,203,726 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,000 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $1,742,686 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,733 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $14,646 |
All other expenses | $18,300 |
Total functional expenses | $8,864,405 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,835,203 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,100,000 |
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 | $51,167 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $15,986,370 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,633,071 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,650,000 |
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 | $25,283,071 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$9,296,701 |
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 | $15,986,370 |