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Race to Zero Waste

TO BRING THE VISION OF ZERO WASTE TO REALITY BY TAKING ACTION SUCH AS EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS ON ZERO WASTE PRINCIPLES AND SIMPLE ACTIONS THROUGH REUSE, SOURCE REDUCTION, RE-EARTH, …

Environment S San Francisco, CA EIN: 833305529 (IRS) Reg: 83-3305529 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Race to Zero Waste

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 within 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 …

Founded
Headquarters
S San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To bring the vision of zero waste to reality by taking action such as educating individuals on zero waste principles and simple actions through reuse, source reduction, re-earth, and avoidance of single-use plastics.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 37.4% of total expenses ($39,520 of $105,652).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Race to Zero Waste with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Race to Zero Waste draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Race to Zero Waste is a registered environment nonprofit based in S San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833305529. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $612K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Race to Zero Waste's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833305529. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Race to Zero Waste has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Race to Zero Waste is located in S San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 470 Noor Avenue 1040, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Race to Zero Waste has $612K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Race to Zero Waste is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $612K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Race to Zero Waste. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Race to Zero Waste holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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 within 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... Race to Zero Waste is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $612K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Race to Zero Waste are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Race to Zero Waste is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833305529, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Teresa B••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 30 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Race to Zero Waste

What is Race to Zero Waste?
Race to Zero Waste is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in S San Francisco, United States. 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 within 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 recylcing, 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.
When was Race to Zero Waste founded?
Race to Zero Waste was founded in 2019.
Who leads Race to Zero Waste?
Teresa Bradley serves as President & CEO.
Where is Race to Zero Waste located?
Headquartered in S San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Race to Zero Waste's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Race to Zero Waste trustworthy?
Race to Zero Waste has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Race to Zero Waste's registration number?
IRS EIN: 833305529. Registration: 83-3305529 (United States).
What is Race to Zero Waste's website?
https://racetozerowaste.org