Nonprofit · EIN 85-2916447
PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $156,837 | $204,439 | -$47,602 | $52,256 | $0 | $52,256 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $175,261 | $127,915 | $47,346 | $99,858 | $0 | $99,858 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $125,784 | $87,949 | $37,835 | $52,920 | $408 | $52,512 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $158,704
- Investment income
- $50
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,917
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $6,110
- Occupancy
- $1,640
- Printing, publications and postage
- $595
- Other expenses
- $174,094
- Program services (functional)
- $166,099
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $99,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,256
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $52,256
- Cash, savings and investments
- $48,781
- Gross receipts
- $160,354
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE DURHAM | CHAIR | 16 | $22,000 |
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE MULROONEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL SISKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD TRASK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BRIGID GREGORY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN SULLIVAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE DURHAM | CHAIR | 16 | $18,000 |
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE MULROONEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL SISKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD TRASK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN SULLIVAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE DURHAM | CHAIR | 16 | $14,000 |
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES LAX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE MULROONEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL SISKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD TRASK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN SULLIVAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 404 SNUFF MILL RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-1028
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 404 Snuff Mill Road, WILMINGTON DE 19807
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Dee Durham, 404 Snuff Mill Road, WILMINGTON DE 19807
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DEE DURHAM, CHAIR
- Phone
- (302) 981-1950
- Website
- PLASTICFREEDELAWARE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA
Mission
IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS, HUMANS, OUR COMMUNITIES AND OUR ENVIRONMENT, PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE AIMS TO ELIMINATE THE SCOURGE OF PLASTIC POLLUTION AND BUILD A CULTURE OF ZERO WASTE IN DELAWARE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AWARENESS BUILDING, AND POLICY INITIATIVES.
Program accomplishments
- DELAWARE COMMUNITY COMPOSTING INITIATIVE (DCCI) - THE DCCI PROGRAM GUIDES ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY COMPOSTING SITE. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DNREC PERMITTING PROCESS, TRAINING VOLUNTEERS, AND THROUGHOUT THE FIRST YEAR OF TURNING FOOD SCRAPS INTO SOIL. DCCI ALSO EDUCATES STUDENTS THROUGHOUT DELAWARE ON THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM, REDUCING WASTED FOOD, AND COMPOSTING.Expenses $51,429
- YES! THE DELAWARE YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT - YES! IS A STATEWIDE CONFAB FOR ALL DELAWARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PROTECTING OUR EARTH, FROM HOME SCHOOLERS, TO ALL PUBLIC, PAROCHIAL AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN DELAWARE. THE INAUGURAL YES! WAS HELD IN 2020 IN DOVER. THE SIXTH ANNUAL EVENT WAS HELD IN 2025. YES! IS A WIDE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP OF DELAWARE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATORS, AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND STUDENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY ENGAGING DELAWARE'S YOUTH IN ISSUES AND ADVOCACY ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.Expenses $108,035
- SCHOOL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION MAKES VISITS TO VARIOUS SCHOOLS TO DISCUSS THE TOPIC OF PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ALSO PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH RELATED RESOURCES TO UTILIZE IN THE CLASSROOM.Expenses $6,635
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
- 85-2916447
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,256
- Income (IRS master file)
- $160,354
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $156,837 | $204,439 | $52,256 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $175,261 | $127,915 | $99,858 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $125,784 | $87,949 | $52,920 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Dee Durham | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Dee Durham | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Dee Durham | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-2916447).
Questions about PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE
- What is the EIN of PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE is 85-2916447.
- Is PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE 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 PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE 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 PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE 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 PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Dee Durham.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,000 (DEE DURHAM, CHAIR).
- How much revenue does PLASTIC FREE DELAWARE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $156,837, expenses of $204,439 and total assets of $52,256 at year end.
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