Recycled Lives
RECYCLED LIVES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BETTERING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FACILITATING ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT ARE PHYSICAL, SPIRTIUAL, AND/OR FINANCIAL IN …
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Family care & mission team ministry program: funding from this program provides support to the - 300 families (800 individuals) we serve. Medical & surgical funding and purchase of basic medicines were provided to 25 individuals. School supplies, uniforms and tuition payments are provided for at risk children to attend school and assistance provided to several individuals in order to work and not lose their job while suffering through hardships. 20 wood burning cook stoves were installed, 200 sheets of sheet metal for roof repairs were provided. 100 pairs of shoes were distributed and 100 boxes of feed my starving children fortified rice was distributed to familes in communities that are not on our regular food distribution list. 200 families …
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Mission
Recycled lives is a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of people living in poverty through facilitating access to resources that are physical, spirtiual, and/or financial in nature. We are advocates for ceasing poverty for all of god's people throughout the world.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Recycled Lives has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRecycled Lives is a registered human services nonprofit based in Cambridge, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463500882. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $189K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Recycled Lives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 463500882. 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.
Recycled Lives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Recycled Lives is located in Cambridge, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is PO Box 408, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Recycled Lives has $189K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Recycled Lives is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $189K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Recycled Lives. 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, Recycled Lives 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). 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.
Family care & mission team ministry program: funding from this program provides support to the - 300 families (800 individuals) we serve. Medical & surgical funding and purchase of basic medicines were provided to 25 individuals. School supplies, uniforms and tuition payments are provided for at risk children to attend school and assistance provided to several individuals in order to work and not lose their job while suffering through hardships. 20 wood burning cook stoves were installed, 200 sheets of sheet metal for roof repairs were provided. 100 pairs of shoes were distributed and 100 boxes of feed my starving children fortified rice was distributed to familes in communities that... Recycled Lives is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $189K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Recycled Lives are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Recycled Lives is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463500882, 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
RECYCLED LIVES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 29 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Recycled Lives
- What is Recycled Lives?
- Recycled Lives is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Family care & mission team ministry program: funding from this program provides support to the - 300 families (800 individuals) we serve. Medical & surgical funding and purchase of basic medicines were provided to 25 individuals. School supplies, uniforms and tuition payments are provided for at risk children to attend school and assistance provided to several individuals in order to work and not lose their job while suffering through hardships. 20 wood burning cook stoves were installed, 200 sheets of sheet metal for roof repairs were provided. 100 pairs of shoes were distributed and 100 boxes of feed my starving children fortified rice was distributed to familes in communities that are not on our regular food distribution list. 200 families that live in extreme poverty on and around a garbage dump in guatemala are provided a monthly food package. This program cares for nearly 800 individuals and provides over 4000 servings of grains per month. Additional items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, formula, clothing, hygiene kits, shoes are provided. Recipients also receive information geared toward guiding & educating in various topics to help encourage self sufficiency and improve health & wellbeing when receiving their food package each month. This year we modified the style and design of our standard home construction as we sought improvements on the design & use of more economical/longer lasting materials. 4 homes were constructed of varied sizes to meet the needs of the families and the land size available. Homes continue to include a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and covered porch/living space, a washtub and stove.
- When was Recycled Lives founded?
- Recycled Lives was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Recycled Lives?
- Shawn Johnson serves as EXEC DIRECTOR.
- Where is Recycled Lives located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MN, United States.
- What is Recycled Lives's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Recycled Lives trustworthy?
- Recycled Lives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Recycled Lives's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 463500882.
- What is Recycled Lives's website?
- https://www.recycledlives.org