Nonprofit · EIN 58-2431447
GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ALAMEDA, CA 94501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $100,854 | $91,163 | $9,691 | $49,923 | – | $9,691 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100,453 | $97,990 | $2,463 | $40,232 | $0 | $40,232 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $96,296 | $92,810 | $3,486 | $41,255 | $0 | $41,255 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,757
- Program service revenue
- $79,097
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $90,343
- Other expenses
- $820
- Program services (functional)
- $91,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,232
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,923
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,691
- Cash, savings and investments
- $49,923
- Gross receipts
- $100,854
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Abbe | President | 8 | $0 |
| Richard Anthony | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Gary Liss | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Monica Wilson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Abbe | President | 8 | $0 |
| Richard Anthony | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Gary Liss | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Monica Wilson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Abbe | President | 8 | $0 |
| Richard Anthony | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Gary Liss | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Monica Wilson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1028 FAIR OAKS AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3922
- In care of
- % PORTIA SINNOTT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 672 Robinson Road, Sebastopol CA 95472
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ruth Abbe, 1028 Fair Oaks Ave, Alameda CA 94501
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ruth C Abbe, President
- Phone
- (415) 235-1356
- Website
- www.zerowasteusa.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 58-2431447 or by the name GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Zero Waste promotion, education and training.
Program accomplishments
- Zero Waste USA Education Program Zero Waste Associates Course Introduction to Zero Waste Zero Waste for Businesses and Institutions Advanced Zero Waste PlanningExpenses $14,091
- National Zero Waste Conference two day online for Zero Waste communities businesses and institutionsExpenses $32,829
- Recycling Cornucopia Support to Grassroots Organizations MN EJ Table Technical Assistance and EducationExpenses $18,529
- Compostable Organics Out of Landfill Campaign Save the Albatross Coalition Zero Waste Youth Outreach and EducationExpenses $25,714
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2431447
- 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)
- Environment (C27)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,923
- Income (IRS master file)
- $100,854
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- February 22, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $100,854 | $91,163 | $49,923 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100,453 | $97,990 | $40,232 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $96,296 | $92,810 | $41,255 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ruth Abbe | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Ruth Abbe | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 58-2431447).
Questions about GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC
- What is the EIN of GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC is 58-2431447.
- Is GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
- Are donations to GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC 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 GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC 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 GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Ruth Abbe.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GRASSROOTS RECYCLING NETWORK INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,854, expenses of $91,163 and total assets of $49,923 at year end.
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