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Zero Waste Washington

  • Seattle, WA
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 1982
  • EIN: 91-1178790

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$924k (2023)

Expenses
$725k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.48M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$33.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$924,187
Expenses
$725,336
Net Income
$198,851
Net Assets
$1,444,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $918,184
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,037
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,966
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,192
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $215,688
29.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,477,720
Total Liabilities $33,077
Net Assets $1,444,643
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Trim (Executive Director) $81,192 $0 $0
Kyle Loring (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marie Novak (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sally Wolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Liu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shirlee Tan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Carral (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tristen Gardner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moji Igun (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$787,542
Expenses
$518,098
Net Income
$269,444
Net Assets
$1,245,792
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $784,692
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $848
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,002
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,825
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,915
44.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,269,245
Total Liabilities $23,453
Net Assets $1,245,792
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Trim (Executive Director) $72,824 $0 $0
Sally Wolf (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Todd Carey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Johnson (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marie Novak (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Loring (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Liu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shirlee Tan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Carral (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tristen Gardner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moji Igun (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$942,234
Expenses
$416,664
Net Income
$525,570
Net Assets
$972,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $904,671
96.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $582
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,981
3.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,800
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $167,584
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $989,880
Total Liabilities $17,383
Net Assets $972,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Trim (Executive Director) $64,800 $0 $0
Sally Wolf (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Todd Carey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Johnson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marie Novak (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Loring (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Liu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shirlee Tan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Carral (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tristen Gardner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moji Igun (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$576,717
Expenses
$418,063
Net Income
$158,654
Net Assets
$446,927
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $573,282
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $338
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,097
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,400
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $158,846
38.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $498,054
Total Liabilities $51,127
Net Assets $446,927
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Trim (Executive Director) $59,400 $0 $0
Sally Wolf (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Todd Carey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Johnson (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meaghan Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Liu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marie Novak (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shirlee Tan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Carral (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tristen Gardner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moji Igun (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2021

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

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$429,952
Expenses
$399,490
Net Income
$30,462
Net Assets
$288,273
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $427,491
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $190
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,271
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,400
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,036
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $298,079
Total Liabilities $9,806
Net Assets $288,273

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$391,720
Expenses
$248,705
Net Income
$143,015
Net Assets
$257,811
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $388,800
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $94
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,826
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,211
43.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,972
Total Liabilities $6,161
Net Assets $257,811

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$187,197
Expenses
$154,717
Net Income
$32,480
Net Assets
$114,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,345
99.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $52
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,800
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,607
Total Liabilities $2,811
Net Assets $114,796

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$122,821
Expenses
$129,391
Net Income
-$6,570
Net Assets
$82,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,982
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $39
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,800
1.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,592
Total Liabilities $4,276
Net Assets $82,316

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$165,652
Expenses
$140,062
Net Income
$25,590
Net Assets
$88,886
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,619
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $33
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,000
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,630
Total Liabilities $6,744
Net Assets $88,886

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,671
Expenses
$144,106
Net Income
$10,565
Net Assets
$63,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,651
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,578
Total Liabilities $10,282
Net Assets $63,296

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$110,764
Expenses
$104,453
Net Income
$6,311
Net Assets
$52,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,558
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $177
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,106
Total Liabilities $4,375
Net Assets $52,731

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$91,678
Expenses
$112,427
Net Income
-$20,749
Net Assets
$46,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,007
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $629
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,099
Total Liabilities $5,679
Net Assets $46,420

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$108,557
Expenses
$90,963
Net Income
$17,594
Net Assets
$67,169
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,258
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $250
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,835
Total Liabilities $2,666
Net Assets $67,169

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

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