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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3389715

RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04102

Financials

$1.2M$1.3M2022$955K$969K2023$650K$581K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$649,610$581,294$68,316$1,117,084$222,341$894,743
June 30, 2024990$955,217$969,418-$14,201$1,047,427$221,000$826,427
June 30, 2023990$1,210,382$1,271,321-$60,939$1,070,520$229,892$840,628
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$376,135
Program service revenue
$272,397
Investment income
$5
Other revenue
$1,073

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$31,172
Other salaries and wages
$95,397
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$135,389
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$420
Occupancy
$25,319
Travel
$11,676
Depreciation
$16,759
Program services (functional)
$523,330
Management and general (functional)
$46,965
Fundraising (functional)
$10,999

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,047,427
Total assets, end of year
$1,117,084
Total liabilities, end of year
$222,341
Net assets, end of year
$894,743
Land, buildings and equipment
$972,486
Net assets without donor restrictions
$894,743
Gross receipts
$649,610
Employees
15
Volunteers
397
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
ME

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RUTH LIBBYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$49,920$12,425
ROBIN DAYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
BRENDA HARRISONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CARLA BARRONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
AL BAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CASEY MURPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RUTH LIBBYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$49,920$12,624
ROBIN DAYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JODY DURANBOARD CHAIR (THRU NOV 2023)
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
BRENDA HARRISONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CARLA BARRONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JILL ALBERSBOARD MEMBER (THRU NOV 2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AL BAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARTHA FROSTBOARD MEMBER (THRU NOV 2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CASEY MURPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ASH SMITHBOARD MEMBER (THRU NOV 2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RUTH LIBBYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$50,880$12,278
JODY DURANBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
BRENDA HARRISONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CARLA BARRONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CASEY MURPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AL BAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JILL ALBERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ASH SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARTHA FROSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
39 BLUEBERRY RD, PORTLAND, ME 04102-1923
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RUTH LIBBY, 39 BLUEBERRY ROAD, PORTLAND, ME 04102
Signed the 990
RUTH LIBBY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(207) 669-5565
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

RUTH'S REUSABLE RESOURCES'S ("3RS") MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS, FROM PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, HAVE THE BASIC SUPPLIES AND CREATIVE TOOLS FOR LITERACY, STEAM, AND HEALTH EDUCATION THROUGH THE ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS REDISTRIBUTION OF DONATED BUSINESS SUPPLIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RUTH'S REUSABLE RESOURCES ("3RS") CONTINUED TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE SCHOOL CHILDREN ACROSS MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH THE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE A QUALITY EDUCATION. THROUGH ITS EFFORTS AND HARD WORK, 3RS REDIRECTED HUNDREDS OF BINDERS, NOTEBOOKS, COMPUTER AND I.T. EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER SUPPLIES AWAY FROM LANDFILLS AND INTO THE HANDS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. 3RS THEREFORE ACCOMPLISHES MULTIPLE CRITICAL OBJECTIVES SIMULTANEOUSLY: THE ORGANIZATION BOLSTERS THE RESOURCES AND CAPITAL AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL SYSTEMS; LESSENS THE OVERALL FINANCIAL BURDEN PLACED ON TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS AND PARENTS; AND PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
    Expenses $523,330 · revenue $272,397

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
04-3389715
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,117,084
Income (IRS master file)
$649,610

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$649,610$581,294$1,117,084XML
990June 2024$955,217$969,418$1,047,427XML
990June 2023$1,210,382$1,271,321$1,070,520XML
990June 2022$1,001,105$1,038,688$1,138,429IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3389715).

Questions about RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES

What is the EIN of RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES is 04-3389715.
Is RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RUTH LIBBY.
Who are the officers and directors of RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,920 (RUTH LIBBY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does RUTHS REUSABLE RESOURCES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $649,610, expenses of $581,294 and total assets of $1,117,084 at year end.

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