Nonprofit · EIN 46-3500882
RECYCLED LIVES
Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $192,618 | $237,208 | -$44,590 | $116,753 | $2,757 | $113,996 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $310,943 | $189,663 | $121,280 | $159,403 | $817 | $158,586 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $189,299 | $201,718 | -$12,419 | $38,179 | $873 | $37,306 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $188,331
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,287
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $135,732
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,221
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $75,866
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,121
- Occupancy
- $9,818
- Travel
- $6,214
- Program services (functional)
- $205,556
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,652
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $159,403
- Total assets, end of year
- $116,753
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,757
- Net assets, end of year
- $113,996
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $104,004
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,992
- Gross receipts
- $192,618
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWN JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $58,000 | $12,221 |
| DAN KUNTZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WEIERS | VICE CHR/TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARA BOURKE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLYDE BLOYER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE JILK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK POUND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWN JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,000 | $10,732 |
| DAN KUNTZ | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WEIERS | VICE CHR/TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARA BOURKE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLYDE BLOYER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GEHL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY WICHMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWN JOHNSON | EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $48,000 |
| LINA LATVALA | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| CLYDE BLOYER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY WICHMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARA BOURKE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN WEIERS | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KUNTZ | Chairman | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 408, CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008-0408
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHAWN JOHNSON, 811 WINSOME WAY NE, ISANTI, MN 55040
- Signed the 990
- SHAWN JOHNSON, EXEC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (612) 709-0914
- Website
- WWW.RECYCLEDLIVES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Newton Financial Solutions LLC
Mission
ADVOCATING & actions focused on ceasing poverty for all of God's people throughout the world.
Program accomplishments
- Family & Community care program: Funding from this program covers the materials and aid needed to address illnesses, injuries, transportation to work, school supplies, cook stoves, beds, shoes & clothing, hygiene supplies and help with community improvement programs such as social & prayer visits and repair of water lines and streets. A weekly kids program is carried out so children can learn social skills alongside their peers. Community movie nights are provided for families to have the opportunity to spend time together in a safe environment. Monthly family meals "Cena con Jesus" with community worship and prayer. Development of a community prayer and vegetable garden to provide for an area for peaceful prayer and community collaboration and training in vegetable gardening for self sufficiency. Installation of new water lines throughout a sector of the San Gabriel community to provide water service to 25 families.Expenses $74,516
- Home construction & home improvement program: In 2025 six block homes were constructed. When homes are not being constructed, we work to provide assistance with various home/living improvement projects such as digging wells, septic systems, constructing light posts, pouring concrete floors, & repairing roofs.Expenses $72,956
- Food distribution program: 200 families (approx 700 individuals) receive a monthly supplemental food package. These families live in extreme poverty on and around a community landfill. 4,000 pounds of rice & beans (grains)are distributed to an established list of recipients each month. During the distribution, we provide education & information on topics and opportunities to help improve health & well-being as well as self-sufficiency. Opportunities are offered for food recipients to visit with a missionary or community liaison to share about any physical, mental or spiritual needs in which we work to meet these requests/needs.Expenses $58,084
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3500882
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K35)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $116,753
- Income (IRS master file)
- $192,618
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $192,618 | $237,208 | $116,753 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $310,943 | $189,663 | $159,403 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $189,299 | $201,718 | $38,179 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 46-3500882).
Questions about RECYCLED LIVES
- What is the EIN of RECYCLED LIVES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RECYCLED LIVES is 46-3500882.
- Is RECYCLED LIVES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to RECYCLED LIVES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RECYCLED LIVES 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 RECYCLED LIVES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RECYCLED LIVES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RECYCLED LIVES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHAWN JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of RECYCLED LIVES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,000 (SHAWN JOHNSON, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does RECYCLED LIVES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $192,618, expenses of $237,208 and total assets of $116,753 at year end.
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