Nonprofit · EIN 56-1600416
CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · GREENVILLE, SC 29602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $395,917 | $437,362 | -$41,445 | $508,315 | $52,070 | $456,245 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $389,773 | $407,379 | -$17,606 | $619,269 | $137,815 | $481,454 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $388,893 | $360,121 | $28,772 | $530,472 | $50,355 | $480,117 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,614
- Membership dues
- $62,928
- Program service revenue
- $298,755
- Investment income
- $14,349
- Net income from gaming
- $900
- Other revenue
- $6,199
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,605
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,440
- Other salaries and wages
- $103,671
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $199,029
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,000
- Travel
- $13,525
- Depreciation
- $504
- Program services (functional)
- $314,024
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,702
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,636
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $619,269
- Total assets, end of year
- $508,315
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $52,070
- Net assets, end of year
- $456,245
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $171
- Publicly traded securities
- $176,148
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $437,562
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $18,683
- Gross receipts
- $396,027
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY MCCLELLAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 45 | $73,085 | $3,000 |
| EMILY BALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GALUS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT POWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMEON HOPKINS | BDC CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LANIE KARSTROM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY BARNETTE | DIRECTOR FRO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORI CARLE | DIRECTOR TIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GLADNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GREENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ANNE HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TABITHA JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB KISER | DIRECTOR FRO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRAUDE SANDER | DIRECTOR FRO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE VANDEVENTER | DIRECTOR TIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES WESTBROOKS | DIRECTOR TIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY MCCLELLAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $70,079 | $3,000 |
| JOSH WAGNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VANDEVENTER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX MILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMEON HOPKINS | BDC CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TORI CARLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GALUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL JAMES-GILCHRIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SRIJANA GUILFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ANNE HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TABITHA JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WES WESTBROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY MCCLELLAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $68,935 | $7,200 |
| JOSH WAGNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE VANDEVENTER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL JAMES-GILCHRIST | BDC CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WES WESTBROOKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TORI CARLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY BARNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SRIJANA GUILFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMEON HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1296, GREENVILLE, SC 29602-1296
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY MCCLELLAN, PO BOX 1296, GREENVILLE, SC 29602
- Signed the 990
- MARY MCCLELLAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (877) 972-0007
- Website
- WWW.CRA-RECYCLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREENE FINNEY CAULEY LLP
Mission
CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO CONSERVE RESOURCES BY ADVANCING RECYCLING AND WASTE REDUCTION THROUGHOUT THE CAROLINAS.
Program accomplishments
- CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION USES WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING MEETINGS, AND THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF RECYCLING PROFESSIONALS AND EXPERTS, AS WELL AS EDUCATING MEMBERS ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL BENEFIT THEIR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES.Expenses $314,024 · grants $10,605 · revenue $298,755
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1600416
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C270)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $508,315
- Income (IRS master file)
- $396,027
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $395,917 | $437,362 | $508,315 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $389,773 | $407,379 | $619,269 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $388,893 | $360,121 | $530,472 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $485,354 | $514,697 | $552,343 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1600416).
Questions about CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION is 56-1600416.
- Is CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 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 CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 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 CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARY MCCLELLAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,085 (MARY MCCLELLAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CAROLINA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $395,917, expenses of $437,362 and total assets of $508,315 at year end.
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