Race to Zero Waste

EIN: 833305529 501(c)(3) Environment

South San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$900,242
Total Expenses
$882,160
Total Assets
$157,384
Net Assets
$157,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TERESA BRADLEY
Phone
4153778931
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Race to Zero Waste, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $900K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

To support communities, businesses, and governments in the training, education, and policy work needed to move toward a just and equitable circular economy. In support of our mission, Race to Zero Waste works to build local, national, and global campaigns through a network of community coalition leaders who are delivering the message of the circular economy through a variety of pop-up events, webinars, and workshops.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $709,437 Revenue: $811,354

ZERO WASTE CA: A FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM POWERED BY ZERO WASTE PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, CONSULTING FIRMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS THIN THE STATE OF...

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ZERO WASTE CA: A FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM POWERED BY ZERO WASTE PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, CONSULTING FIRMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS THIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ZERO WASTE STATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS ZERO WASTE EDUCATION STATION POP-UPS IN PUBLIC SPACES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS, WASTE CHARACTERIZATION, AND ZERO WASTE EDUCATION ON COMPOSTING AND RECYCLING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A COLLECTION POINT FOR GENTLY-USED ITEMS THAT CAN BE DONATED TO THOSE IN NEED. OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN EFFECTIVE OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT BY BUILDING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ITS INTENDED AUDIENCE. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES LONG-TERM BEHAVIORAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND EXCITEMENT ABOUT ZERO WASTE. ZERO WASTE EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN IMPLEMENTING ZERO WASTE EDUCATION AT A PARK, BEACH CLEANUP, OR MULTI-UNIT DWELLING. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES STAFF, MATERIAL HANDLING, TENTS, TABLES, BUS TUBS, AND SIGNAGE TO DIRECT INDIVIDUALS IN SORTING MATERIALS PROPERLY. ZERO WASTE WORKSHOPS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON RECYCLING, COMPOSTING, AND WASTE EDUCATION AND ASSISTS SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS, AND BUSINESSES WITH CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS TO STAFF. WASTE AUDITS AND ZERO WASTE FACILITATION: THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS WASTE AUDIT NEEDS THROUGH FULL WASTE CHARACTERIZATION IMPLEMENTATION TO PARTNERING AND PROVIDING CREW SUPPORT.

Program 2
Expenses: $26,004 Revenue: $27,674

RACE TO ZERO WASTE IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE NORTH BAY ZERO WASTE SYMPOSIUM. THE SYMPOSIUM FOSTERS CIRCULARITY TALKS AND ZERO WASTE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. IT ALSO EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES...

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RACE TO ZERO WASTE IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE NORTH BAY ZERO WASTE SYMPOSIUM. THE SYMPOSIUM FOSTERS CIRCULARITY TALKS AND ZERO WASTE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. IT ALSO EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE ACTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, AND INNOVATION, DRIVING IMPACTFUL CHANGE IN WASTE REDUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $61,214
Program Service Revenue $839,028
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $900,242

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $478,480
Fundraising Expenses $27,396
Program Expenses $735,441
Other Expenses $403,680
TOTAL EXPENSES $882,160

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $900,242 $772,066 +0.2%
Expenses $882,160 $726,132 +0.2%
Net Income $18,082 $45,934 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
22
Volunteers
10

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
$70,311
Total Directors
10
$70,311
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TERESA BRADLEY President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$70,311 $0 $70,311
ERIC PALMER Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS LEHON Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA CHRISTOPHER BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SLOANE PAGAL Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN FRITCHEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GOLAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIENA HOOPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AGUIDA ZANOL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $900,242 $882,160 $157,384 $18,082
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $611,638 $526,314 $94,462 $85,324
2022 $254,868 $247,402 $28,097 $7,466
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