Free Geek
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 10/2000
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 93-1292010
Organization Overview
Free Geek is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Free Geek employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Geek 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 09/2021, Free Geek generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RECYCLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, THE INTERNET, EDUCATION AND JOB SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REUSE - IN 2021, FREE GEEK REUSED OVER 5,856 ITEMS INCLUDING COMPUTERS, MOBILE DEVICES, PRINTERS, AND MONITORS AND PROVIDED LOW INCOME ACCESSIBLE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO THE COMMUNITY. IN 2021, FREE GEEK RECEIVED $1,821,176 IN IN-KIND TECHNOLOGY THAT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN ITS THRIFT STORE, ONLINE STORE, OR FOR DISTRIBUTION THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION SOLD $1,306,777 OF SUCH DONATED, REFURBISHED TECHNOLOGY.
DIGITAL INCLUSION - IN 2021, FREE GEEK GRANTED 258 COMPUTERS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND 795 COMPUTERS TO STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, FREE GEEK PROVIDED JOB TRAINING THROUGH VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS, PROVIDED TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY, TAUGHT HUNDREDS OF CLASSES, AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE INTERNET VIA DROP-IN COMPUTER TERMINALS.
RECYCLING - IN 2021, FREE GEEK RECEIVED 36,151 MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDING COMPUTERS, MOBILE DEVICES, PRINTERS, AND MONITORS, OF WHICH ABOUT 78% OR 716,413 POUNDS WAS RECYCLED. 7,885 VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE LOGGED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hilary Shohoney Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $109,038 |
Ryan Harvey Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Zwart Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Erich Merrill Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Margot Swanson Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christopher Croteau Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $445,042 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,533,759 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,818,536 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,978,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $609,995 |
| Investment income | $6,608 |
| 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 | -$215,335 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,381,245 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $350,639 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,041 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,806 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,590,952 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,832 |
| Other employee benefits | $242,868 |
| Payroll taxes | $134,605 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $532 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,821 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $11,550 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $151,670 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $197,289 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $187,244 |
| Travel | $309 |
| 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 | $9,197 |
| Insurance | $22,641 |
| All other expenses | $16,289 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,080,953 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,806 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $143,816 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $100,643 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $158,794 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $362,098 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $91,511 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,499 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,016,167 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $237,221 |
| 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 | $237,221 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $670,781 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,165 |
| 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 | $1,016,167 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Free Geek has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rio Vista Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Looptfoundation Portland, OR | $56,493 | $16,408,583 |
Tri-City Economic Development Corporation Union City, CA | $7,121,419 | $14,270,902 |
Community Conservation Centers Inc Berkeley, CA | $3,563,827 | $7,161,023 |
Free Geek Portland, OR | $1,016,167 | $3,381,245 |
Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation Twisp, WA | $4,277,906 | $1,818,499 |
Our United Villages Portland, OR | $3,118,439 | $1,795,235 |
Composite Recycling Technology Center Port Angeles, WA | $3,377,751 | $1,383,273 |
Bring Recycling Eugene, OR | $3,054,135 | $1,414,316 |
Canopy Palo Alto, CA | $1,206,340 | $1,527,418 |
Deconstruction And Building Materials Reuse Network Inc Long Beach, CA | $25,089 | $1,339,360 |
Coastal Quest Berkeley, CA | $699,709 | $1,605,642 |
Oregon Refuse And Recycling Association Salem, OR | $727,687 | $1,151,379 |