Nextstep Recycling

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Phone

5416862366

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Nextstep Recycling, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $952K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Educates and empowers low income and disadvantaged Oregonians and others by providing free or low cost technology: recycles computer hardware and other electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner; provides job skills training to those who are considered unemployable, are currently unemployed or new to the job market; provides education and outreach regarding E-waste disposal.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $450,729 Revenue: $494,074

Human Service Programs: Computer/Electronic Reuse & Distribution Program- Proveds free or low cost computers and hardware to underserved populations, schools, and nonprofit organizations. One...

Human Service Programs: Computer/Electronic Reuse & Distribution Program- Proveds free or low cost computers and hardware to underserved populations, schools, and nonprofit organizations. One computer reuse retail location provides access to purchase low cost reuse retail location provides access to purchase low cost reused and recycled electronics, internet ready computers, cell phones and other technology for low income and disenfranchised populations. All Computers for sale in the reuse retail location and those placed within the community have been refurbished by volunteer and trainees.

Program 2

Expenses: $399,703 Revenue: $430,842

Recycling Programs: Computer hardware and electronic materials unable to be repaired/reused are dismantled and recycled using environmentally sound practices and regional vendors. We provide...

Recycling Programs: Computer hardware and electronic materials unable to be repaired/reused are dismantled and recycled using environmentally sound practices and regional vendors. We provide individuals and businesses a convenient opportunity to recycle hard to recycle electronic waste, thus diverting hazardous waste from the environment and recycling it into a valuable resource. We also divert from the landfill paper, plastic, vinyl and cardboard.

Program 3

Expenses: $13,442

Environmental Education Programs: Community outreach and education promoting electronic waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Provides job skill training to disenfranchised individuals by training...

Environmental Education Programs: Community outreach and education promoting electronic waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Provides job skill training to disenfranchised individuals by training them to disassemble and sort recyclables, refurbish electronics and learn skills in a public and retail environment.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $26,435

Program Service Revenue $924,916

Investment Income $1,002

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $952,353

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $676,046

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $863,874

Other Expenses $273,265

TOTAL EXPENSES $949,311

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$952,353	$1,179,123	-0.2%
Expenses	$949,311	$968,971	0.0%
Net Income	$3,042	$210,152	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$75,303

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jessica Ahrenholtz	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$75,303	$0	$75,303
Mara Gregory	Board Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cedric Rudd	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Noelia King	Board Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Christensen	Board Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Grudzien	Board Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Judith Conrad	Board Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sandi Patton	Board Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Ann Riley	Vice President	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
2024	$952,353	$949,311	$609,704	$3,042
2023	$1,179,123	$968,971	$603,961	$210,152
2022	$1,171,536	$1,143,836	$404,898	$27,700
2021	$1,048,214	$955,550	$378,975	$92,664
2020	$815,853	$800,558	$269,478	$15,295
2018	$826,369	$864,284	$229,072	$-37,915