Nonprofit · EIN 27-5071916
BLUE STAR RECYCLERS
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80933
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,134,202 | $2,240,785 | -$106,583 | $1,122,204 | $759,676 | $362,528 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,323,187 | $1,379,255 | -$56,068 | $1,447,895 | $978,784 | $469,111 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $281,920
- Program service revenue
- $1,319,105
- Investment income
- $34
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $533,143
- Other revenue
- $533,143
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,022
- Other salaries and wages
- $877,941
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,279,336
- Professional fundraising fees
- $36,000
- Accounting fees
- $7,850
- Occupancy
- $229,876
- Depreciation
- $17,140
- Program services (functional)
- $1,994,455
- Management and general (functional)
- $164,636
- Fundraising (functional)
- $81,694
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,447,895
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,122,204
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $759,676
- Net assets, end of year
- $362,528
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,694
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $359,920
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,608
- Gross receipts
- $2,134,202
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL MORRIS | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,000 | $14,458 |
| WILLIAM MORRIS | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $56,917 | $9,647 |
| RACHEL FAGNANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT MAYBERRY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MORRIS | TREASURER/ S Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY BURNS | MEMBERS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOBLITZELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MELNICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL MORRIS | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,741 | $14,721 |
| WILLIAM MORRIS | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,236 | $14,367 |
| RACHEL FAGNANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MELNICK | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT MAYBERRY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUNTER ELSPAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOBLITZELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY BURNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MORRIS | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7304, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80933-7304
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SAMUEL MORRIS, PO BOX 7304, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80933
- Signed the 990
- MARVIN FIALA, CFO
- Phone
- (303) 534-1667
- Website
- WWW.BLUESTARRECYCLERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCMILLEN & COMPANY PLLC
Mission
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BLUE STAR RECYCLERS IS TO ETHICALLY RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AS A WAY TO CREATE LOCAL JOBS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- COLORADO RECYCING OPERATIONS - RECYCLING OPERATIONS INCLUDE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING, DATA DESTRUCTION AND REFURBISHMENT FOR RESALE. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS BREAK DOWN THE ELECTRONICS TO BASE MATERIALS, WHICH ARE ULTIMATELY SOLD AS COMPOSITES.Expenses $1,801,091 · revenue $1,852,248
- BLUE STAR INTERNATIONAL - THIS PROGRAM IS AN EFFORT TO REPLICATE THE BLUE STAR MODEL IN OTHER MARKETS AS A WAY TO CREATE MORE JOBS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $193,364
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-5071916
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,122,204
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,134,202
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,134,202 | $2,240,785 | $1,122,204 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,323,187 | $1,379,255 | $1,447,895 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,385,539 | $1,506,997 | $1,445,529 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 27-5071916).
Questions about BLUE STAR RECYCLERS
- What is the EIN of BLUE STAR RECYCLERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE STAR RECYCLERS is 27-5071916.
- Is BLUE STAR RECYCLERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to BLUE STAR RECYCLERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE STAR RECYCLERS 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 BLUE STAR RECYCLERS 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 BLUE STAR RECYCLERS 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 BLUE STAR RECYCLERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SAMUEL MORRIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE STAR RECYCLERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (SAMUEL MORRIS, CEO).
- How much revenue does BLUE STAR RECYCLERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,134,202, expenses of $2,240,785 and total assets of $1,122,204 at year end.
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