EIN 41-2021202

Eureka Recycling

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
180
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Eureka Recycling aims to demonstrate that waste can be prevented, not inevitable. Their efforts aim to help individuals, organizations, and communities understand the significance of zero waste, achieve their own zero waste goals and change systems. They advocate for zero waste policies and educate about it while providing residential and multifamily recycling collection and sorting for both residential and commercial spaces. Additionally, they organize zero waste events. Eureka Recycling is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization situated in Minneapolis, MN.
Also known as...
The Neighborhood Recycling Corporation
Total revenues
$20,241,287
2022
Total expenses
$19,371,609
2022
Total assets
$18,936,575
2022
Num. employees
180
2022

Program areas at Eureka Recycling

Zero waste policy advocacy and education. Residential and multifamily Recycling collection and residential and commercial Recycling sorting. Zero waste events.eureka Recycling is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in The twin cities of saint paul and minneapolis, Eureka Recycling's mission is to demonstrate that waste is preventable, not inevitable. Eureka works to bridge The gap between our vision for a zero waste future and The realities of today with tangible, real-world solutions. We're modelling The idea that by systematically addressing The way we manage our resources, we can create solutions to The most pressing issues of our time, including climate change, building strong local economies, and supporting healthy equitable communities.curbside and multi-family Recycling: perhaps most well-known for its Recycling operations, Eureka Recycling has provided curbside and apartment Recycling services, education, and advocacy since 2001. Eureka operates a material recovery facility where Recycling is sorted. Eureka tests and develops best practices around sorting recycles to achieve The environmental highest and best use and shares these practices. Eureka provides tours of The facility to educate The community on Recycling and does educational events for schools and community oranizations as well.eureka Recycling has a wide range of initiatives designed to prevent The needless wasting of our discards through reuse, Recycling, composting, waste reduction, proper responsibility and more. These initiatives provide over 120 jobs for individuals who demonstrate their mission every day in The work that they do. Eureka Recycling provides consulting to events in The community on how to be zero waste and manages The waste discards for several events in The twin cities. Eureka Recycling collaborates with individuals and organizations to move our community towards zero waste. Eureka Recycling also examines how waste can be prevented before we turn to Recycling and composting and calls for accountability from The producers of packaging and products to better design their goods. By its efforts in programs, services and advocacy, Eureka Recycling aspires to help individuals, organizations, and communitites understand The significance of zero waste and to achieve their own zero-waste goals.

Grants made by Eureka Recycling

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Eco-CycleTo Support Alliance for Mission Based Recyclers (Ambr) Mission To Educate, Advocate for Changes in Recycling Policies, and Reduce Plastic Waste.$89,671
Ecology CenterTo Support Alliance for Mission Based Recyclers (Ambr) Mission To Educate, Advocate for Changes in Recycling Policies, and Reduce Plastic Waste.$42,062
Ecology CenterTo Support Alliance for Mission Based Recyclers (Ambr) Mission To Educate, Advocate for Changes in Recycling Policies, and Reduce Plastic Waste.$30,228

Who funds Eureka Recycling

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$368,400
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Advancing Sustainable Materials$155,000
The Recycling PartnershipMRF Equipment Grant To Improve Sortation of All Material$80,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Eureka Recycling

NameTitleCompensation
Kathleen DrewsSenior Vice President of Communications$108,837
Kristin PoffenbergerSenior Vice President of Integration$104,215
Kate DavenportPresident$114,486
Tim BrownellBoard Member and Board Chair$0
Rick PersonVice Chair and Treasurer Thru Sep$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Eureka Recycling

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,268,006
Program services$94,573
Investment income and dividends$10,187
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$365,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-15,833
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$12,519,354
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$20,241,287

Form 990s for Eureka Recycling

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-29990View PDF
2021-122022-06-01990View PDF
2020-122021-06-25990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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TreePeopleBeverly Hills, CA$13,102,818
The Recycling PartnershipWashington, DC$34,845,834
Maine AudubonFalmouth, ME$5,562,648
Eco-CycleBoulder, CO$9,602,459
Association for Energy AffordabilityBronx, NY$27,867,301
Planet AidMilford, MA$35,666,408
Recycle Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI$9,555,977
1 for the PlanetBurlington, VT$6,719,066
Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation (MMWAC)Auburn, ME$6,314,505
Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MA$7,909,667
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $368,400 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
RecyclingEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2828 Kennedy St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
eurekarecycling.org/ 
Phone
(651) 222-7678
IRS details
EIN
41-2021202
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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