Nonprofit · EIN 88-1264725
OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $74,295 | $122,542 | -$48,247 | $51,303 | $19,366 | $31,937 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $151,418 | $156,759 | -$5,341 | $67,640 | $32,246 | $35,394 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $73,890
- of which government grants
- $62,090
- Program service revenue
- $405
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $11,440
- Other salaries and wages
- $66,545
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $93,077
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $2,157
- Program services (functional)
- $100,274
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,409
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,860
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $80,185
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,303
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,366
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,937
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,000
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,938
- Gross receipts
- $74,295
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Swinton | Executive Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $11,440 |
| Lupe Romero | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Yinka Bode-George | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ashley Williams | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Swinton | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $16,533 |
| Lupe Romero | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Yinka Bode-George | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ashley Williams | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 218 E PRESTON ST APT 3A, BALTIMORE, MD 21202-1436
- In care of
- % DANTE SWINTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 218 E PRESTON ST APT 3A, Baltimore MD 21202
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dante Davidson-Swinton, 5506 Alhambra Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Dante Swinton, 218 E PRESTON ST APT 3A, Baltimore MD 21202
- Signed the 990
- Dante, Davidson-Swinton
- Phone
- (864) 371-2574
- Website
- ourzwf.org
Mission
To promote awareness on the value of discarded materials by encouraging zero waste behaviors and facilitating thriving communities through cooperative business development.
Program accomplishments
- GRASS Baltimore is a zero waste cooperative centered around recovering bottle glass from restaurants and residences and turning it into artwork jewelry and glassware. GRASS also offers space for other artists to sell or perform their work.Expenses $68,041
- Engagement: Leave No Waste is an entity providing business-to-business advisory on zero waste strategies as well as engagement with communities and local institutions to discuss their zero waste management approaches en route to higher diversion and reuse rates.Expenses $11,002
- GRASS Baltimore is a zero waste cooperative centered around recovering bottle glass from restaurants and residences from restaurants and residences and turning it into artwork jewelry and glassware. GRASS also offers space for other artists to sell or perform their work.Expenses $21,231
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1264725
- 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 (C99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,303
- Income (IRS master file)
- $74,295
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $74,295 | $122,542 | $51,303 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $151,418 | $156,759 | $67,640 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Dante Swinton | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-1264725).
Questions about OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED is 88-1264725.
- Is OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED 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 OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED 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 OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dante Davidson-Swinton.
- Who are the officers and directors of OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,440 (Dante Swinton, Executive Dir).
- How much revenue does OUR ZERO WASTE FUTURE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $74,295, expenses of $122,542 and total assets of $51,303 at year end.
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