2024-03-28T17:17:24-07:00 2023-06-30 261589090 Mueller Yuva Osterman Rasmusson LLP 225 E 4th Ave Eugene OR 97401 990 2022-07-01 237137120 BRING Recycling BRIN 5417463023 4446 Franklin Blvd Eugene OR 97403 Sonya Carlson Executive Director 2024-03-28 true Sonya Carlson 999009999 true Kerry Rasmusson P00544353 5413441100 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Sonya Carlson 4446 Franklin Blvd Eugene OR 97403 1415609 false X www.bringrecycling.org X 1971 OR Our mission is to provide vision, leadership, and tools for living well on the planet we share. 15 15 24 50 0 938065 789253 395395 418617 209 18184 80647 107024 1414316 1333078 0 0 1026489 1121942 0 24599 341186 374810 1367675 1496752 46641 -163674 3054135 2815807 395418 359917 2658717 2455890 X Our mission is to provide vision, leadership, and tools for living well on the planet we share. false true 1006178 96420 REUSE AND RETAIL OUTLET AND DONATION CENTER: THE PLANET IMPROVEMENT CENTER, PART REUSE STORE AND PART CONSERVATION LEARNING CENTER, IS A COMMUNITY TREASURE FEATURING ART, A DEMONSTRATION GARDEN AND EXAMPLES OF GREEN BUILDING, CREATIVE REUSE, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. THE CENTER HAS ENABLED BRING TO EXPAND SALES OF USED BUILDING MATERIALS WHILE CREATING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY TO REDUCE WASTE AND LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY. THE CENTER PROMOTES RESOURCE CONSERVATION WHILE PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT TO FOLKS THAT MAY HAVE BARRIERS TO TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT.THE CENTER OPERATES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AND BY PROVIDING LOW-COST BUILDING MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC. WE PROCESS OVER 2 MILLION POUNDS OF MATERIAL ANNUALLY. 241343 227115 BUSINESS PROGRAM: OUR RETHINK BUSINESS PROGRAM, A FREE, COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTING SERVICE, PROVIDES LANE COUNTY BUSINESSES WITH CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT ON PRACTICAL WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE AND SAVE MONEY. BUSINESSES RECEIVE PROMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE AND FREE RESOURCES, INCLUDING WATER-SAVING DEVICES, RECYCLING COLLECTION BOXES, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. TO DATE, WEVE SERVED MORE THAN 425 LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CERTIFIED 200. AS A RESULT OF BECOMING CERTIFIED, RETHINK BUSINESSES HAVE INCREASED WASTE PREVENTION PROCEDURES BY 7%, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES BY 8%, ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES BY 8%, AND LOCAL WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES BY 6%.(Continued on Schedule O) 86915 83292 COMMUNITY EDUCATION: BRING OFFERS FREE WASTE PREVENTION EDUCATION DESIGNED TO HELP LOCAL SCHOOLS ACHIEVE SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS IN SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE. WE COMBINE CLASSROOM WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND IN-SCHOOL RESOURCE CONSERVATION STRATEGIES TO INSPIRE GOOD HABITS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND AT HOME. OUR AWARD-WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS, WHICH SERVE 10,000+ PEOPLE ANNUALLY, INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS TO REUSE AND WASTE HANDLING FACILITIES, COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATIONS, CLASSROOM VISITS, AND NGSS-ALIGNED CURRICULA. WE DISTRIBUTE (6,000) FREE EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTERS (QUARTERLY) AND OFFER A TELEPHONE AND WEBPAGE REFERRAL SERVICE. 23197 19454 1357633 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 8 0 false 24 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false OR X X X Kara Brinkman-Addams 5417463023 4446 Franklin Blvd Eugene OR 97403 Carolyn Stein Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 101410 0 11173 Kara Brinkman-Addams Dir. of Finance 40.00 0.00 X 52919 0 9764 Mike Bergland Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tim Cling President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marcia Whisler Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sonya Carlson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Griesel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bevin Helm Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Schmitt Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Britni Jessup Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Johnston Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Justin Schmick Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeanne Staton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elver Jimenez Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Blacquiere Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Liz Cawood Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Deanna Lashway Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 154329 20937 1 false false false Staffing Partners LLC 2888 Crescent Ave Eugene OR 97408 Temporary Staffing 271963 1 789253 789253 789253 Contracts 417517 417517 Sponsorship 1100 1100 418617 1184 1184 0 0 0 17000 17000 17000 17000 0 0 178951 82531 96420 96420 Other Revenue 900099 10604 10604 10604 1333078 542641 1184 0 0 0 0 177150 128521 29423 19206 0 775726 750198 25528 0 104407 94759 9648 64659 60059 3251 1349 0 0 15000 12354 2646 0 0 0 44261 36106 6669 1486 2655 2655 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 1956 50 37364 33569 3795 0 97886 90295 7591 31754 26839 4915 Supplies 39867 32022 7845 Utilities and telephone 28470 24721 3749 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 17840 17840 Licenses, Fees, and Taxes 16142 14760 1382 41565 30979 8028 2558 1496752 1357633 114520 24599 2183 2103 535934 482935 0 50595 36550 0 0 0 322663 287681 0 3413316 1419469 2128530 1993847 0 0 0 0 14230 12691 3054135 2815807 94051 84265 286367 275652 15000 395418 359917 X 2658717 2455890 2658717 2455890 3054135 2815807 -163674 -39153 X false true X true false X 850660 795474 1016448 938065 1206770 4807417 0 0 850660 795474 1016448 938065 1206770 4807417 0 4807417 1277 732 152 209 1184 3554 0 10604 10604 4821575 0.99710 0.99940 X 472986 472986 2705691 1221096 1484595 156323 151223 5100 78316 47150 31166 1993847 Used Materials 8426 789166 Resale Value In-Kind Goods 7 87 Resale Value false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Lane County ended their contract with Bring to operate a pilot program for construction materials reuse and recovery. Lane county decided to perform a study to look at their internal opeations to see how to improve recovery and reuse on their own construction projects. Bring ended the business consultation support of the city of eugene's love food not waste commercial food waste collection program, which diverts food waste from the county landfill for conversion to garden and compost biogas.Bring contracted with the World Athletics Championships, which was responsible for the World Track and Field meet - Oregon22. The events were held in Eugene, Oregon in July 2022. Bring helped them certify their event with the Council of Responsible Sport. Once the event was completed, BRING ceased conducting this program. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS RECOVERY AND REUSE PROGRAM (CMRR): BRINGS CMRR PROGRAM OFFERS FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND COST SAVINGS TO LANE COUNTY CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, AND DEVELOPERS. CMRR RECOVERS REUSABLE MATERIALS FROM ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE GO TO THE LANDFILL. CAPTURING THESE MATERIALS REDUCES WASTE AND HELPS CONTRACTORS SAVE ON WASTE DISPOSAL FEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The return preparer emails a copy of the final version of the Form 990 to the organization, which is provided to each board member before filing. Then finance committee is charged with review of the Form 990, and it is also reviewed by the Executive Director and Finance Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization has a written policy regarding conflicts of interest. All Directors and key employees are to report conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors as they arise if they are involved in activities that may give rise to a conflict of interest. Annually the board also fills out a form that is reviewed by the executive committee. Any conflicts are added to the meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Director's compensation is reviewed by the board, on the recommendation of the Finance Committee consisting of the two board members and the treasurer. The Finance Committee relies on information regarding compensation for the Executive Directors at other non-profit organizations of similar size, in addition to soliciting written feedback from staff and community leaders as needed. Officers of the organization are volunteers and receive no compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Key employee compensation is reviewed by the executive director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents disclosure explanation: certain governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990 Part III 4.B Program Service Accomplishments Continued BUSINESS PROGRAM - IN ADDITION, RETHINK OFFERS WASTE AUDITS TO BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. BRING ALSO PROVIDES ECOBIZ CERTIFICATION FOR QUALIFYING LANE COUNTY AUTO-RELATED BUSINESSES. ECOBIZ, SHORT FOR ECO-LOGICAL BUSINESS, IS A FREE, VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZING OREGON BUSINESSES AND PUBLIC AGENCIES THAT ADOPT BEST PRACTICES, PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, AND PREVENT POLLUTION.