EIN 04-3348171

Planet Aid

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
359
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world.
Total revenues
$35,666,408
2022
Total expenses
$35,064,075
2022
Total assets
$22,637,463
2022
Num. employees
359
2022

Program areas at Planet Aid

International Aid: in 2022, Planet Aid continued with its support to organizations and communities in southern africa, asia, and latin america. Planet Aid supported programs in 10 countries:belize: child Aid and community development, refugees and asylum seekers.botswana: support for people affected by hiv/aids.brazil: organization and training of small scale farmers, community development and clothes and shoes reuse.dr congo: education of primary school teachers, support for people affected by hiv/aids and school building.ecuador: child Aid and community development, organization and training of small scale farmers and child aid.india: education of primary school teachers, basic education for underpriviledged children and girls and community development.laos: child Aid and community development, tb covideducation and covid mitigation.mozambique: education of primary school teachers, school meals and literacy program, preschool program and tb respose.south africa: child Aid and community development.zimbabwe: development leadership training and vocational training.
International training and capacity building: as part of its commitmeent to international development, Planet Aid undertakes programs of international exchange and training. Planet Aid works closely with non-governmental organizations in a number of developing countries to assist them building staff capacity and move towards self-sustainability. Planet Aid also provides information for the us public in matters related to international development and supports education programs in cooperation with public and private schools.
U.s. Clothing collection and habitat protection: Planet Aid collected and processed 30,000 tons of used clothes, shoes and textile in states from Maine to Missouri. Collecting unwanted clothes saves landfill space and reduces production of methane. Reusing already manufactured clothing and other textiles saves millions of gallons of water and reduces the use of fertilizer and pesticides (in cotton production).
Domestic charitable activities: the organization supports various charitable activities in the united states through payments to a number of schools and other nonprofits.

Grants made by Planet Aid

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Community Ecology InstituteWages Paid for Domestic Schools$25,000
Laurel Advocacy and Referral ServicesWages Paid for Domestic Schools$25,000
Vehicles for Change (VFC)Wages Paid for Domestic Schools$25,000

Who funds Planet Aid

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Enterprise Holdings FoundationProgram Support$2,000

Personnel at Planet Aid

NameTitleCompensation
Fred OlssonPresident , Chief Executive Officer , Director / President , Chief Executive Officer , Clerk / Clerk / President and Chief Executive Officer / Clerk and Chief Operating Officer / General Manager$160,596
James R DuckworthChief Financial Officer$79,615
Amy LedbetterHuman Resources Director$115,000
Keith GregoryDirector of Ne Operations / Operations Manager$135,328
Frank FowlerTransportation Manager / Baltimore Operations Manager$121,955
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Planet Aid

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,924,064
Program services$270,062
Investment income and dividends$7,718
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$15,953
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,539
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$444,072
Total revenues$35,666,408

Form 990s for Planet Aid

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990View PDF
2020-122021-07-07990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Planet Aid

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Eco-CycleBoulder, CO$9,676,662
Plan International USAProvidence, RI$55,398,933
Project Hope Health AffairsWashington, DC$175,184,436
The Recycling PartnershipWashington, DC$34,845,834
Recycle Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI$9,555,977
Ecology CenterBerkeley, CA$14,736,227
RecycleForceIndianapolis, IN$14,159,486
Eureka RecyclingMinneapolis, MN$20,241,287
TreePeopleBeverly Hills, CA$13,102,818
Oxfam-AmericaBoston, MA$81,357,087
Data update history
April 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
RecyclingEnvironmentForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
47 Sumner St
Milford, MA 01757
Metro area
Worcester, MA-CT
County
Worcester County, MA
Website URL
planetaid.org/ 
Phone
(508) 893-0644
Facebook page
Planet.Aid 
Twitter profile
@planetaid 
IRS details
EIN
04-3348171
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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