Dont Waste Durham Inc is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Dont Waste Durham Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dont Waste Durham Inc 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 06/2022, Dont Waste Durham Inc generated $86.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $73.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.0% per year over the past 4 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING SOLUTIONS THAT PREVENT TRASH IT ITS SOURCE AND COORDINATING WASTE REDUCTION EFFORTS IN THE AREA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
GREENTOGO REUSABLE TAKEOUT CONTAINER SERVICE WE DIRECTLY PREVENTED OVER 3000 SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS FROM ENTERING THE LANDFILL, STREETS, AND WATERWAYS. WE IMPLEMENTED THREE NEW PILOT TESTS (DINNER CLUB, PIZZA BOXES, AND WASH SERVICES). WE OFFSET MORE THAN 180 LBS OF CARBON EMISSIONS, CONDUCTED 15 OUTREACH EVENTS, AND WE DOCUMENTED BEST PRACTICES TO SHARE WITH OTHER CITIES TO PILOT THEIR OWN REUSE PROGRAMS. WE PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY CALLS WITH NATIONAL AND GLOBAL REUSE ALLIANCES.
BULL CITY BOOMERANG BAG AND SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION POLICY INITIATIVE VOLUNTEERS SEWED SEWED 700 BULL CITY BOOMERANG BAGS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO PARTICIPATING STORES, DIRECTLY OFFSETTING AN EQUAL NUMBER OF SINGLE-USE BAGS. TOGETHER WITH THE DUKE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CLINIC, PUBLISHED A 48-PAGE WHITE PAPER ENTITLED "THE TRUE COST OF SINGLE-USE BAGS IN DURHAM".
DURHAM FREE LUNCH INITIATIVE. DURHAM FREE LUNCH IS FISCALLY SPONSORED BY DON'T WASTE DURHAM. THEY PROVIDED 25,332 FREE MEALS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. DONATIONS RAISED PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM, SUPPORTED LOCAL FARMERS, AND PAID LIVING WAGES TO LOCAL RESTAURANT STAFF AND THREE CONTRACTORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Crystal Dreisbach Executive Director | 40 | $0 | |
Wil Weldon Chair | 0.5 | $0 | |
Garry Cutright Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Vandana Drake Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Reed Frankel Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Margaret Mcnab Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,694 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,522 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $5 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $2,026 |
Total Revenue | $86,652 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $40,726 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,477 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,303 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $63 |
Other expenses | $18,049 |
Total expenses | $73,618 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $15,577 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $28,046 |
Total liabilities | $6,235 |
Net assets or fund balances | $21,811 |