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Nonprofit · EIN 30-0038647

ZERO WASTE DETROIT

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48202

Financials

$68K$31K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ZERO WASTE DETROIT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$68,340$31,219$37,121$40,359$0$40,359
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$68,340
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$15,624
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$9,020
Occupancy
$2,142
Printing, publications and postage
$577
Other expenses
$3,856
Program services (functional)
$31,219

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,238
Total assets, end of year
$40,359
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$40,359
Cash, savings and investments
$40,359
Gross receipts
$68,340

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deborah Stewart AndersonBoard35$1,000
Conan SmithBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2937 E GRAND BLVD, DETROIT, MI 48202-3149
In care of
% DEBORAH STEWART ANDERSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
2937 E Grand Blvd Suite 602, Detroit MI 48202
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Deborah Stewart Anderson, 2937 E Grand Blvd Suite 602, Detroit MI 48202
Signed the 990-EZ
Conan Smith, Treasurer
Phone
(313) 986-2990

Mission

Zero Waste Detroit (ZWD) is a coalition of over 20 community, environmental, and environmental justice organizations. Our goal is to move the City of Detroit to a solid waste management system that prioritizes recycling and materials recovery and away from waste incineration. We bring recycling to Detroit residents, businesses, and multi-family housing units. We also advocate for better recycling, waste, and composting.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community air quality sensor monitoring; composting and methane training and outreach
    Expenses $31,219 · grants $31,219

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for ZERO WASTE DETROIT

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
30-0038647
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
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C27)
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,359
Income (IRS master file)
$68,340

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$68,340$31,219$40,359XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Deborah Stewart Anderson
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Margaret Weber
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Margaret Weber
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Margaret Weber
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 30-0038647).

Questions about ZERO WASTE DETROIT

What is the EIN of ZERO WASTE DETROIT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ZERO WASTE DETROIT is 30-0038647.
Is ZERO WASTE DETROIT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to ZERO WASTE DETROIT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ZERO WASTE DETROIT 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 ZERO WASTE DETROIT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ZERO WASTE DETROIT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ZERO WASTE DETROIT?
The 990-N for 2023 names Deborah Stewart Anderson.
Who are the officers and directors of ZERO WASTE DETROIT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,000 (Deborah Stewart Anderson, Board).
How much revenue does ZERO WASTE DETROIT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,340, expenses of $31,219 and total assets of $40,359 at year end.

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