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Californians Against Waste

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$156k (2023)

Expenses
$128k (2023)

Total Assets
$192k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$70k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,195
Expenses
$128,026
Net Income
$28,169
Net Assets
$121,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,600
34.3%
Program Services $97,350
62.3%
Investment Income $445
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $191,974
Total Liabilities $70,000
Net Assets $121,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Murray (Executive Director) $21,471 $0
John Davis (President) $0 $0
Leslie Lukas (Secretary Treasure) $0 $0
Matt Cotton (Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Gertman (Board Member) $0 $0
Teresa Bui (Board Member) $0 $0
Henry Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0
Calla Rose Ostrander (Board Member) $0 $0
Ruth Abbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Ryan Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0
Soko Made (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$66,803
Expenses
$46,568
Net Income
$20,235
Net Assets
$93,806
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,600
92.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $39
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $216
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,806
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $93,806
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Murray (Executive Director) $15,741 $0
John Davis (President) $0 $0
Ruth Abbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Matt Cotton (Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Gertman (Board Member) $0 $0
Teresa Bui (Board Member) $0 $0
Henry Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0
Calla Rose Ostrander (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Shireman (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,593
Expenses
$27,374
Net Income
$59,219
Net Assets
$73,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,638
90.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,201
Total Liabilities $630
Net Assets $73,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Murray (Executive Director) $1,583 $0
Thomas Brady (President) $0 $0
John Davis (Board Member) $0 $0
Ken Wells (Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Gertman (Board Member) $0 $0
Ruth Abbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Matthew Cotton (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$9,726
Expenses
$26,926
Net Income
-$17,200
Net Assets
$14,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,801
49.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,353
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,353
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Murray (Executive Director) $14,250 $0
Thomas Brady (President) $0 $0
John Davis (Board Member) $0 $0
Ken Wells (Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Gertman (Board Member) $0 $0
Ruth Abbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Matthew Cotton (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,063
Expenses
$51,155
Net Income
-$16,092
Net Assets
$31,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,301
97.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $31,553

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$44,175
Expenses
$55,433
Net Income
-$11,258
Net Assets
$47,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,143
95.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,645
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,645

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$55,636
Expenses
$40,461
Net Income
$15,175
Net Assets
$54,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,630
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,035
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $54,035

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$98,815
Expenses
$107,283
Net Income
-$8,468
Net Assets
$38,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,479
61.2%
Program Services $21,236
21.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,976
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,860
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,860

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,767
Expenses
$62,217
Net Income
$14,550
Net Assets
$47,328
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,397
90.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,328
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,328

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$14,058
Expenses
$10,148
Net Income
$3,910
Net Assets
$14,023
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,028
85.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,023
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,156
Expenses
$224,700
Net Income
-$7,544
Net Assets
$10,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $217,156
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,271
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $700
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $123,784
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,113
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,113

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,948
Expenses
$261,881
Net Income
-$53,933
Net Assets
$146,611
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,948
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,000
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $293
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $144,207
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,400
Total Liabilities $10,789
Net Assets $146,611

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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