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Northeast Recycling Council

EIN 03-0367144 · Shelburne, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NERC'S MISSION IS TO MINIMIZE WASTE, CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ADVANCE A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY THROUGH FACILITATED COLLABORATION AND ACTION.

Income
$644,532
Spending
$710,962
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
4
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$94,659, executive director & secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $501,675 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O1. DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED ONE CONFERENCERETHINKING RESOURCE USE: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES KEYNOTE ON REUSE FOR BUSINESSES ALL THINGS REUSE RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: METHODS FOR MANAGING DIFFICULT TO RECYCLE FIBERS FOLLOWING THE STREAM IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE AND EXPAND RECYCLING MARKETS BEHIND THE SCENES: REWORKING NY'S SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES COLLABORATING FOR IMPACT: BUILDING SMM MESSAGES AND STRATEGIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP KEYNOTE: GLOBAL LEARNINGS ON PLASTIC REDUCTION SYSTEMS THE POWER OF PARTICIPATION: SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES FROM STATE RECYCLING CAMPAIGNS A DIVE INTO EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) FOR PRODUCTS STRATEGIES FOR MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN STATES ORGANICS: LEVERAGING THE STRENGTHS OF COMPOSTING AND ANAEROBIC DIGESTION THE ROLE OF LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS IN CERTIFICATION AND GREEN PROCUREMENT ROUNDTABLES: CASE STUDIES TO INCREASE QUALITY & QUANTITY OF RECYCLABLES BUILDING BLOCKS FOR CONSUMER RECYCLING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO REUSE A DIVE INTO EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) FOR PACKAGING2. DEVELOPED AND NERC HELD 15 WEBINARS AND FORUMS WITH 1,888 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS REGISTERING FOR MULTIPLEEVENTS. OF THOSE UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, OVER 700 PARTICIPATING DURING THE EVENTS, WHILE AN ESTIMATED 500 USERS VISITED OUR WEBINAR AND MATERIALS REUSE FORUM LIBRARIES. OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS, 96% REPORTED VALUABLE EVENTS. MATERIAL REUSE FORUM 6: ONLINE MATERIALS EXCHANGE: VIABLILTY AND REACH (SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2024) EXTENDING THE LIFE CYCLE OF TEXTILES FORUM SERIES (SEPTEMBER 2024)A. FORUM 1: COMMUNITY PLANNING B. FORUM 2: POLICY LANDSCAPE C. FORUM 3: CORPORATE STRATEGY, CASE STUDIESD. FORUM 4: TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT REDUCING AND DIVERTING PLASTIC WASTE IN BIO-MEDICAL LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES, PART 1: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN BIOPHARMA AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS (SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2024)REDUCING AND DIVERTING PLASTIC WASTE IN BIO-MEDICAL LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES,PART 2: DIVERSE SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE SUPPLY OF BIO-MED PLASTIC WASTE (OCTOBER 3RD, 2024) MATERIAL RUSE FORUM 7: UNPACKING REVERSE LOGISTICS (DECEMBER 5TH, 2024) BENEFITS OF AI IN THE WASTE STREAM, PART 1 (DECEMBER 10TH, 2024) BENEFITS OF AI IN THE WASTE STREAM, PART 2 (DECEMBER 12TH, 2024) MATERIAL REUSE FORUM 8: ONLINE RESALE BUSINESS MODELS (MARCH 13TH, 2024)EXAMINING AND IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTIC AND ORGANIC WASTE IN INDUSTRIAL FOOD PRODUCTIONA) PART 1: ADDRESSING IMPACTS OF PLASTIC IN INDUSTRIAL FOOD PRODUCTION (APRIL 9TH, 2025)THE LIFECYCLE AND FUTURE OF BATTERY EMBEDDED DEVICES (MAY 7TH, 2025)MATERIAL REUSE FORUM 9: HOW TO MAKE REUSE CENTERS ECONOMICALLY VIABLE (JUNE 5TH, 2025)3. CONSULTING PROJECTS PROVIDED FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE RECYCLECT FOUNDATION MANAGED THE VERMONT STATE E-CYCLES PROGRAM PROVIDED FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING COORDINATION CLEARINGHOUSE (ERCC) PROGRAM6. MAINTAINED ONLINE PRESENCE AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH: SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND LINKEDIN UPDATED DYNAMIC WEBSITE AND NEW CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER (CRM) PLATFORM / DATABASE LISTSERV MEMBERS: DEI CONNECT (DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION), EPPNET (ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRABLE PURCHASING), AND ORGANICS MANAGEMENT9. DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED NEW RESOURCES FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE: FOUR QUARTERLY MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY REPORTS ON COMMODITY VALUES CHEMICAL RECYCLING POLICY POSITION - THE CHEMICAL RECYCLING COMMITTEE, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED TO BETTER UNDERSTAND PROCESSES THAT FALL UNDER THE UMBRELLA TERM 'CHEMICAL RECYCLING AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS TO MAKE INFORMED POLICY DECISIONS. 10. MAINTAINED ONGOING COMMITTEES FOR MEMBER STATES AND ORGANIZATIONS: - BOTTLE BILL - CHEMICAL RECYCLING - DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION - GLASS MARKETS - REGIONAL RECYCLING MARKETS - SUPPLY SIDE POLICY - ORGANICS MANAGEMENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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