Plastic Free America

EIN: 851083459 501(c)(3) Environment

Glendale, CA

Total Revenue
$40,924
Total Expenses
$189,356
Total Assets
$10,377
Net Assets
$10,377
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
John Charles Meyer
Phone
2135904882
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Plastic Free America, founded in 2020, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $41K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $189K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 363% operating deficit.

Mission

We eliminate petroleum-based, single-use plastic from school cafeterias, restaurants, and other kitchens by subsidizing the purchase of reusable replacements.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $36,640
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,284
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $40,924

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $187,043
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $616
Program Expenses $187,043
Other Expenses $2,313
TOTAL EXPENSES $189,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $40,924 $89,937 -0.5%
Expenses $189,356 $28,948 +5.5%
Net Income $-148,432 $60,989 -3.4%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
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
0
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Charles Leisenring Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth Suarez Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jody Foldesy Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Damon Chair, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erick Mullen Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Travis Schuldt CFO, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eva Holman Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Oliver Tenlen Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Lazar Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Lampasona Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vanessa Williams Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Walton Member, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Retzinger Secretary, Board of Directors 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Charles Meyer Executive Director 10
Key Emp
$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 $40,924 $189,356 $10,377 $-148,432
2024 $89,937 $28,948 $158,809 $60,989
2023 $65,296 $28,088 $97,820 $37,208
2022 $40,716 $57,404 $47,649 $-16,688
2021 $50,188 $15,612 $64,337 $34,576
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