NORTHEAST RECYCLING COUNCIL INC

EIN: 030367144 501(c)(3) Environment

BRATTLEBORO, VT

Total Revenue
$644,532
Total Expenses
$710,962
Total Assets
$1,127,096
Net Assets
$1,122,929
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
MEGAN SCHULZ-FONTES
Phone
8022543636
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTHEAST RECYCLING COUNCIL INC, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $645K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $711K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $501,675 Revenue: $217,610

1. 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...

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1. 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

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $402,448
Program Service Revenue $217,610
Investment Income $22,211
Other Revenue $2,263
TOTAL REVENUE $644,532

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $331,337
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $501,675
Other Expenses $379,625
TOTAL EXPENSES $710,962

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $644,532 $764,585 -0.2%
Expenses $710,962 $852,313 -0.2%
Net Income $-66,430 $-87,728 -0.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
4
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$94,659
Total Directors
16
$94,659
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGANSCHULZ-FONTES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$94,659 $0 $94,659
ERIN JENSEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADLEY BAKER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS NELSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE NASH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BENESKI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED RHODES BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY BEDNAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARYFEINLAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RESA DIMINO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIP FOLEY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN HEATON-JONES BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAZ MILLER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL NORK PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH KELLY VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK WATSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $644,532 $710,962 $1,127,096 $-66,430
2024 $764,585 $852,313 $1,090,313 $-87,728
2023 $646,161 $699,287 $1,178,774 $-53,126
2022 $752,513 $731,970 $1,228,216 $20,543
2021 $754,846 $621,178 $1,206,462 $133,668
2020 $714,490 $698,006 $1,073,369 $16,484
2019 $919,752 $788,417 $1,061,498 $131,335
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