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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0506282

NEXTSTEP RECYCLING

Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97402

Financials

$1.2M$969K2023$952K$949K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEXTSTEP RECYCLING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$952,353$949,311$3,042$609,704$39,164$570,540
December 31, 2023990$1,179,123$968,971$210,152$603,961$36,463$567,498
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$26,435
Program service revenue
$924,916
Investment income
$1,002
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,303
Other salaries and wages
$526,508
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$676,046
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,452
Occupancy
$95,382
Depreciation
$11,574
Program services (functional)
$863,874
Management and general (functional)
$85,437

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$603,961
Total assets, end of year
$609,704
Total liabilities, end of year
$39,164
Net assets, end of year
$570,540
Land, buildings and equipment
$112,422
Net assets without donor restrictions
$563,751
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,789
Gross receipts
$952,353
Employees
22
Volunteers
54
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
OR

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 / weekCompensation
Jessica AhrenholtzExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$75,303
Mara GregoryBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Cedric RuddPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Noelia KingBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris ChristensenBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Mike GrudzienBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Judith ConradBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sandi PattonBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary Ann RileyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jessica AhrenholtzExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$66,834
Cedric RuddPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Alejandro ColmeneroSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jacob WyantTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Mike GrudzienBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jann MannBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Noelia DuncanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Judith ConradBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Sandi PattonBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary Ann RileyVice Chair
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
245 JACKSON ST, EUGENE, OR 97402-4939
Signed the 990
Jessica Ahrenholtz, Executive Dir.
Phone
(541) 686-2366
Return prepared by
Schapiro CPA LLC

Mission

Educates and empowers low income and disadvantaged Oregonians and others by providing free or low cost technology: recycles computer hardware and other electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner; provides job skills training to those who are considered unemployable, are currently unemployed or new to the job market; provides education and outreach regarding E-waste disposal.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Human Service Programs: Computer/Electronic Reuse & Distribution Program- Proveds free or low cost computers and hardware to underserved populations, schools, and nonprofit organizations. One computer reuse retail location provides access to purchase low cost reuse retail location provides access to purchase low cost reused and recycled electronics, internet ready computers, cell phones and other technology for low income and disenfranchised populations. All Computers for sale in the reuse retail location and those placed within the community have been refurbished by volunteer and trainees.
    Expenses $450,729 · revenue $494,074
  • Recycling Programs: Computer hardware and electronic materials unable to be repaired/reused are dismantled and recycled using environmentally sound practices and regional vendors. We provide individuals and businesses a convenient opportunity to recycle hard to recycle electronic waste, thus diverting hazardous waste from the environment and recycling it into a valuable resource. We also divert from the landfill paper, plastic, vinyl and cardboard.
    Expenses $399,703 · revenue $430,842
  • Environmental Education Programs: Community outreach and education promoting electronic waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Provides job skill training to disenfranchised individuals by training them to disassemble and sort recyclables, refurbish electronics and learn skills in a public and retail environment.
    Expenses $13,442 · grants $5,000

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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0506282
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$609,704
Income (IRS master file)
$952,353

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$952,353$949,311$609,704XML
990December 2023$1,179,123$968,971$603,961XML
990December 2022$1,171,536$1,143,836$404,898IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 68-0506282).

Questions about NEXTSTEP RECYCLING

What is the EIN of NEXTSTEP RECYCLING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEXTSTEP RECYCLING is 68-0506282.
Is NEXTSTEP RECYCLING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to NEXTSTEP RECYCLING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEXTSTEP RECYCLING 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 NEXTSTEP RECYCLING 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 NEXTSTEP RECYCLING last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of NEXTSTEP RECYCLING?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,303 (Jessica Ahrenholtz, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does NEXTSTEP RECYCLING have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $952,353, expenses of $949,311 and total assets of $609,704 at year end.

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