EIN 93-1270807

Scrap Creative Reuse

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
State
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
SCRAP is a nonprofit organization mission to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.
Also known as...
Scrap School and Community Reuse Action Project
Total revenues
$1,404,355
2023
Total expenses
$1,094,052
2023
Total assets
$484,580
2023
Num. employees
32
2023

Program areas at Scrap Creative Reuse

Education programs:scrap's education programs offer a unique opportunity for kids pre-k through 12, and adults to learn the fundamentals of Creative Reuse and resourcefulness. Students learn in a rich and engaging program focusing sustainable behavior change. Using creativity and art techniques, students create sustainable projects from reclaimed items available in their homes or at Scrap stores. A menu of opportunities is provided for teachers and students to participate in our education programs; camp Scrap, Scrap at school, scouting outings, teacher trainings, and private workshops. These education programs reached hundreds of families
Volunteer program:each of Scrap's four locations is dependent upon volunteers to effectively operationalize our mission. The volunteer programs reflect our deep belief in the critical role volunteerism plays in the fabric of society. Volunteering at Scrap offers the opportunity for individuals and groups to engage in Scrap's mission and share their time, passion and expertise with others and support sustainability, creativity and education in their local communities. Almost 10,304 volunteer hours were logged in fy23.
Creative Reuse center (crc):scrap's Creative Reuse centers are programs that offer the opportunity for community members to participate in our mission. Scrap accepts donations of clean, reusable Creative materials (i.e. Fabric, bottle caps, paper, art supplies, craft items, yarn, notions) and make them available to everyone at a low cost. Educators, crafters, Creative entrepreneurs, families, and makers are all able to stretch their budgets by purchasing reclaimed materials at a fraction of the cost of regular retail store. In fy23, Scrap diverted 136.4 tons (272,809 lbs.) Of material from the waste stream. Scrap Creative Reuse centers are located in ann arbor, mi; baltimore, md; portland, or; and richmond, va.

Who funds Scrap Creative Reuse

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Starseed FoundationEnvironmental Report$25,000
Vital Projects FundGeneral Support$15,000
Ann Arbor Area Community FoundationArts / Culture / Humanities$15,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Scrap Creative Reuse

NameTitleCompensation
Kimberly MaruskaChief Executive Officer$55,031
Calaix AlexanderFinance Director$36,286
Rachel WeaverEducation Director / Director of Operations and Education$48,312
Melissa MorrisSecretary$0
Alison BackusVice Chair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Scrap Creative Reuse

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$352,246
Program services$1,051,266
Investment income and dividends$237
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$606
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,404,355

Form 990s for Scrap Creative Reuse

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-10990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062021-11-15990View PDF
2020-062022-03-21990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Free GeekPortland, OR$3,145,717
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Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse HubCincinnati, OH$466,391
The Loading DockBaltimore, MD$1,232,127
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Free Geek Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN$489,510
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Starseed Foundation
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
EducationRecyclingEnvironment
Characteristics
National levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1736 SW Alder St
Portland, OR 97205
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
scrapcreativereuse.org/ 
Phone
(503) 294-0769
Facebook page
scrap-pdx 
Twitter profile
@scrappdx 
IRS details
EIN
93-1270807
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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