Recycled Lives
- Assets
- $70.7k
- Revenue
- $220.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Cambridge, MN
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-3500882
Organization Overview
Recycled Lives is located in Cambridge, MN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K35) the organization is classified as: Soup Kitchens, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Recycled Lives is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Recycled Lives generated $220.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $209.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECYCLED LIVES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BETTERING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FACILITATING ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT ARE PHYSICAL, SPIRTIUAL, AND/OR FINANCIAL IN NATURE. WE ARE ADVOCATES FOR CEASING POVERTY FOR ALL OF GOD'S PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDED ROOFS TO 22 FAMILIES WITH 255 LAMINA SHEETS & 225 BOARDS. 30 WOOD COOK STOVES WERE INSTALLED. 20 CHILDREN NO LONGER SLEEP ON DIRT OR CEMENT FLOORS BY RECEIVING BUNK BEDS. WITH DONATIONS FROM A PARTNER ORGANIZATION, WE DISTRIBUTED 100 PAIRS OF SHOES, 1,000 LBS BLACK BEANS AND 3,500 PACKAGES OF FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN FORTIFIED RICE PACKS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES THAT ARE NOT ON OUR REGULAR FOOD DISTRIBUTION LIST.
WE CONSTRUCTED 5 TWO BEDROOM HOMES THAT INCLUDE A KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND COVERED PORCH AREA. 50 ADDITIONAL FAMILES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING HOMES CONSTRUCTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE AS FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE.
MONTHLY SUPPLEMENT FOOD PACKAGES ARE PROVIDED TO 175 FAMILIES THAT LIVE IN POVERTY IN GUATEMALA. THIS PROGRAM CARES FOR 655 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDES 3,500 POUNDS OF GRAINS EACH MONTH. OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, HIGIENE ITEMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, SHOES AND FORTIFIED RICE PACKS WERE DISTRIBUTED AS DONATED OR FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE TO BOTH OUR REGULAR FAMILIES AS WELL AS PERSONS IN WAIT FOR A SPONSOR AND SPACE ON OUR PERMANENT LIST. WE HAVE CONTINUED WITH THE INCREASED QUANTITIES OF GRAINS EACH MONTH IN RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING PANDEMIC. THE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY OF RICE AND BEANS HAVE STABILIZED, THOUGH STILL HIGHER THAN PRE-PANDEMMIC COSTS. IT APPEARS IT WILL BE QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THE ECONOMY BEGINS TO STABILIZE AND PRE-PANDEMIC WORK OPPORTUNITIES RETURN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawn Johnson Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,000 |
Lina Latvala Vice Chair/sec | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Clyde Bloyer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Troff Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Wichman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Liz Cheney Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,337 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,337 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $220,337 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $114,981 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,364 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,742 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,647 |
| Office expenses | $784 |
| Information technology | $1,738 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,687 |
| Travel | $3,231 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,329 |
| Insurance | $362 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $209,788 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,133 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,540 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $70,673 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $960 |
| Total liabilities | $960 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,713 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $70,673 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Recycled Lives has recieved totaling $40,596.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $40,512 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $84 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Forgotten Harvest Inc Oak Park, MI | $66,875,011 | $91,679,704 |
Food Bank Of Eastern Michigan Inc Flint, MI | $43,208,303 | $106,664,807 |
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation West Des Moines, IA | $1,514,260,280 | $86,995,533 |
The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri Inc Columbia, MO | $22,373,866 | $57,336,993 |
Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MI | $22,537,304 | $50,507,823 |
Ozarks Food Harvest Inc Springfield, MO | $24,677,730 | $55,346,223 |
Foodbank For The Heartland Omaha, NE | $18,090,007 | $45,859,600 |
Billings Food Bank Inc Billings, MT | $7,614,272 | $50,002,296 |
Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | $26,296,276 | $43,990,829 |
Matter St Louis Park, MN | $9,339,640 | $45,679,354 |
American Veterinary Medical Association Schaumburg, IL | $94,136,501 | $52,810,298 |
River Bend Food Reservoir Davenport, IA | $24,095,771 | $42,604,149 |