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Methow Recycles

EIN 01-0741195 · Twisp, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To inspire and facilitate resource conservation through recycling, waste prevention and materials reuse in rural Washington.

Income
$299,409
Spending
$362,421
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
9
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$65,132, former executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $202,776 spent. RECYCLING: Provided stable, successful, full-service recycling in N Central WA. Enhanced our collaborative relationships, our reputation for excellence with recycling buyers, and strong public support. In 2025 we recycled 585,200lbs of curbside recycling, 231,560lbs of glass and 298,805lbs of other recycling for a total of 1,115,565 pounds.We also recycled over 120,000 pounds of scrap metal, 968 pounds of batteries, 10,800 pounds of electronics, 700 gallons of paint, and 261 pounds of light bulbs.
  2. $46,794 spent. EDUCATION & OUTREACH:We ran 3 weeks of summer camp reaching 23 children that taught local youth skills in deconstruction, repair, upcycling, mending, and an awareness of how to decrease overall waste. We hosted an afterschool club, Fix It Club, for 4th and 5th grades that ran for 6 weeks. Students learned how to use sewing machines, diagnose and fix basic items around the house and classroom, perform basic bike maintenance, and tool safety. We collaborated with 4 other organizations and agencies on an Earth Day program at the elementary school which gave 4th and 6th grades hands-on learning through activities such as trail etiquette, invasive weed removal, upcycling old clothes, and fire safety. Our community outreach included partnering with the Forest Service and a local trail organization to put on an Earth Week of action that featured community projects supporting conservation and trail maintenance, supporting the town of Twisp in their annual holiday event by hosting an upcycled ornament making table, and collaborating with the WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife and the Winthrop National Fish hatchery to teach kids about water conservation and waste awareness at Kids Fishing Day.
  3. $10,399 spent. Waste Prevention: Conducted a monthly repair cafe on the third Saturday of every month in partnership with our local food bank. This program served 233 people at an over 88% successful repair rate with 395 successful repairs provided by volunteer repairers, and diverted countless items from the landfill. Over 600 customers bought reclaimed materials at our ReMake Center where we take donations of building materials to divert them from the landfill and customers can buy them for a discounted price. Our Share Library served 137 people with 237 tools borrowed for the year. In 2025, our residential composting program in partnership with local business B2G Compost collected over 13,500lbs of kitchen scraps across two community drop-off locations.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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