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Recycle Across America

  • Edina, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2012
  • EIN: 27-1684051

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$195k (2023)

Expenses
$187k (2023)

Total Assets
$208k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$21.3k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,922
Expenses
$186,624
Net Income
$8,298
Net Assets
$186,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,022
6.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,696
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $172,271
88.4%
Other Revenue $2,933
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,603
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,310
33.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,968
Total Liabilities $21,303
Net Assets $186,665
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Di) $33,692 $0 $1,912
Gene Han (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ostrowski (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laura Seydel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$261,293
Expenses
$241,207
Net Income
$20,086
Net Assets
$178,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,852
48.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $123,956
47.4%
Other Revenue $9,484
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,561
34.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,213
39.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,770
Total Liabilities $54,403
Net Assets $178,367
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Di) $87,986 $0 $23,075
Gene Han (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ostrowski (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laura Seydel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,004
Expenses
$272,963
Net Income
$27,041
Net Assets
$158,281
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,312
26.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $78
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $220,076
73.4%
Other Revenue $1,538
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,135
54.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,771
13.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,357
Total Liabilities $60,076
Net Assets $158,281
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Di) $89,125 $0 $21,665
Aimee Lee (Officer) $59,010 $0 $875
Gene Han (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ostrowski (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jim Pagliarini (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laura Seydel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,974
Expenses
$286,592
Net Income
$4,382
Net Assets
$131,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,453
27.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $206,172
70.9%
Other Revenue $5,331
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,887
40.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,478
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $215,166
Total Liabilities $83,926
Net Assets $131,240
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Di) $106,524 $0 $20,379
Aimee Lee (Officer) $41,619 $0 $7,367
Gene Han (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ostrowski (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jim Pagliarini (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laura Seydel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$412,447
Expenses
$519,018
Net Income
-$106,571
Net Assets
$126,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,280
25.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $308,719
74.9%
Other Revenue $398
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,113
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,163
28.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $265,687
Total Liabilities $138,829
Net Assets $126,858
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Di) $128,206 $0 $17,081
Aimee Lee (Director & O) $36,538 $0 $8,729
Gene Han (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ostrowski (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jim Pagliarini (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laura Seydel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$659,140
Expenses
$511,813
Net Income
$147,327
Net Assets
$233,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $273,399
41.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $36
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $385,705
58.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,266
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $197,228
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $464,669
Total Liabilities $231,240
Net Assets $233,429
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Di) $247,987 $0 $17,081
Aimee Lee (Director & O) $44,022 $0 $8,729
Brent Ostrowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$691,160
Expenses
$343,779
Net Income
$347,381
Net Assets
$44,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,424
13.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $596,736
86.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,470
28.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,914
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $543,517
Total Liabilities $498,741
Net Assets $44,776
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aimee Lee (Director & O) $39,000 $0 $0
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Di) $28,846 $0 $30,577
Brent Ostrowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$281,082
Expenses
$277,154
Net Income
$3,928
Net Assets
$156,192
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,252
55.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $125,830
44.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,923
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,083
45.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $184,748
Total Liabilities $28,556
Net Assets $156,192
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Director) $50,923 $0 $0
Aimee Lee (Secretary) $29,231 $0 $0
Chanin Zellner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Art Drogue (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Jim Taylor (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,361
Expenses
$154,824
Net Income
$57,537
Net Assets
$150,685
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,243
84.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $33,118
15.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,219
39.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,025
7.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,941
Total Liabilities $256
Net Assets $150,685
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Mitch Hedlund (Executive Director) $39,100 $0 $0
Aimee Lee (Secretary) $22,119 $0 $0
Chanin Zellner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,067
Expenses
$155,751
Net Income
-$83,684
Net Assets
$93,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,242
58.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $29,825
41.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,896
Total Liabilities $21,748
Net Assets $93,148
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Director) $0 $0
Chanin Zellner (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aimee Lee (Secretary) $0 $0
Brent Ostrowski (Strategic Planning) $0 $0
Anna Griffin (Marketing And Fundraising) $0 $0
Ann Novacheck (Board Of Advisor) $0 $0
Dr Donald Draayer (Board Of Advisor) $0 $0
Art Drogue (Board Of Advisor) $0 $0
Jim Taylor (Board Of Advisor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,649
Expenses
$91,331
Net Income
-$54,682
Net Assets
$27,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,326
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$13,678
Other Revenue $1
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,922
Total Liabilities $55,635
Net Assets $27,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Hedlund (Executive Director) $15,050 $0
Jim Taylor (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Ann Novacheck (Treasurer) $0 $0
Dr Donald Draayer (Board Member) $0 $0
Art Drogue (Board Advisor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,399
Expenses
$62,128
Net Income
$105,271
Net Assets
$81,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,000
89.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $12,231
7.3%
Other Revenue $5,168
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,068
Total Liabilities $12,099
Net Assets $81,969

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