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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1833625

TRASH PUNX

Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95128

Financials

$264K$273K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRASH PUNX by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$264,322$273,141-$8,819$116,608$1,693$114,915
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$179,892
of which government grants
$51,000
Program service revenue
$84,430
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$67,600
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,967
Travel
$10,122
Program services (functional)
$146,880
Management and general (functional)
$119,316
Fundraising (functional)
$6,945

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$123,734
Total assets, end of year
$116,608
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,693
Net assets, end of year
$114,915
Net assets without donor restrictions
$114,915
Gross receipts
$264,322
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,717
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUSTIN IMAMURACEO
Trustee or director
40$49,600
VANESSA ROGIERCFO
Officer
20$18,000
TIMOTHY LAUTERSSecretary
Officer
2$0
ANDRE MEGGERSONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
HEATHER BEDYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
802 S DANIEL WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-3117
In care of
% JUSTIN IMAMURA
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
802 South Daniel Way, San Jose CA 95128
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Justin Imamura, 802 South Daniel Way, San Jose CA 95128
Signed the 990
JUSTIN IMAMURA, FOUNDER
Phone
(408) 802-6584
Return prepared by
Bayshore Tax & Consulting

Mission

THE TRASH PUNX IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION BASED IN SAN JOSE, CA WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SEEING A CLEANER COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT. THE TRASH PUNX HOST WATERWAY/PARK/STREET CLEANUP EVENTS, FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY/BUSINESSES AND LEAD SCHOOL/COMMUNITY GROUP ASSEMBLIES AND PRESENTATIONS ABOUT HOW TO RECYCLE PROPERLY AND WHAT TO DO TO SEE A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WATERWAY CLEANUP AND NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP (TRASH CLEANUP PROGRAM): CLEANING UP ILLEGAL DUMPING ALONG SANTA CLARA COUNTY WATERWAYS, ABANDONED HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS, STREETS, PARKS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS. VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES PARTICIPATE IN THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAN THE ENVIRONMENT. THE TRASH PUNX PROVIDE ALL THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CONDUCT THE EVENT.
    Expenses $90,861 · grants $55,000
  • PROJECT PICK UP (GLOBAL INNOVATOR PROGRAM): PROJECT PICK UP IS THE TRASH PUNX GLOBAL PROGRAM DEDICATED TO ASSIST AND AID UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE WORLD. THE TRASH PUNX PROVIDE ALL THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CONDUCT EVENTS RELATED TO TRASH CLEANUP IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES PARTICIPATE IN THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAN THE ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $46,844
  • E-WASTE EVENT (ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM): THE TRASH PUNX HOST A FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING DRIVE-THRU FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO PROPERLY RECYCLE THEIR ELECTRONIC WASTE. VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES PARTICIPATE IN THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAN THE ENVIRONMENT. THE TRASH PUNX PROVIDE ALL THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CONDUCT THE EVENT.
    Expenses $4,663 · grants $16,000
  • FREE MARKET EVENT (FREE MARKET PROGRAM): PROVIDING A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR RESIDENTS TO BRING THEIR UNWANTED ITEMS (E.G. CLOTHES, TOYS, FURNITURE, ETC.) TO DONATE IN A "FREE-MARKET" EVENT. COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN ATTEND AND FIND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TAKE HOME FOR FREE. THE TRASHPUNX PROVIDE ALL THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CONDUCT THE EVENT.
    Expenses $2,797
  • LOCAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: THE LOCAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE, EQUIPPING LOCAL STEWARDS WITH THE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SPEARHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION. THE TRASH PUNX PROVIDE ALL THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CONDUCT EVENTS RELATED TO TRASH CLEANUP BY LOCAL PARTNERS (HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS, CUB SCOUTS, ETC.). VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES PARTICIPATE IN THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAN THE ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $1,575
  • OUTREACH EVENT (EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM): THE TRASH PUNX PROVIDE SCHOOLS/GROUPS/BUSINESSES WITH AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION ABOUT HOW TO RECYCLE PROPERLY. THE TRASH PUNX PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ATTENDEES ON HOW TO RECYCLE PROPERLY AND WHAT TO DO TO BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $140 · grants $13,000

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1833625
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$116,608
Income (IRS master file)
$264,322

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$82,748$102,467$87,519IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Justin Imamura
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about TRASH PUNX

What is the EIN of TRASH PUNX?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRASH PUNX is 87-1833625.
Is TRASH PUNX tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to TRASH PUNX tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRASH PUNX 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 TRASH PUNX 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 TRASH PUNX 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 TRASH PUNX?
The 990-N for 2021 names Justin Imamura.
Who are the officers and directors of TRASH PUNX?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,600 (JUSTIN IMAMURA, CEO).
How much revenue does TRASH PUNX have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $264,322, expenses of $273,141 and total assets of $116,608 at year end.

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