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Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc

Recycling education with activities including lesson plans for teachers and events to bring attention to the correct ways to recycle.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
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About Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc

An eight page newspaper insert that included information about a new recycling directory, electronics recycling, plastic numbers, Youth Contest, ReFashion Show and Recycling Champions was printed in 40 newspapers statewide. The project included printing 266,481 newspaper inserts, print and internet advertising. A ReFashion Show was held at the Huntington Mall. Participants from across the state participated in the show with fashion designs made from materials that are recyclable. Entries include plastic, aluminum, newspaper and other reused items to transformed into new garments. Approximately 420 people participated, stopped by information booths or watched the show. Youth Contest and Adult Contest entries had over 500 entries mailed in to participate. Youth Contest is for students Kindergarten through 12th grade. Youngest students have …

Founded
Headquarters
Charleston, WV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C27
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

Recycling education with activities including lesson plans for teachers and events to bring attention to the correct ways to recycle.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C27
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar environment in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
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Related-party deals
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Common questions

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Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Charleston, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 550778045. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $4K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc is located in Charleston, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc has $4K in annual revenue. 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.

Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc is classified as a Environment 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 $4K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

An eight page newspaper insert that included information about a new recycling directory, electronics recycling, plastic numbers, Youth Contest, ReFashion Show and Recycling Champions was printed in 40 newspapers statewide. The project included printing 266,481 newspaper inserts, print and internet advertising. A ReFashion Show was held at the Huntington Mall. Participants from across the state participated in the show with fashion designs made from materials that are recyclable. Entries include plastic, aluminum, newspaper and other reused items to transformed into new garments. Approximately 420 people participated, stopped by information booths or watched the show. Youth Contest and Adult Contest entries had over 500 entries mailed in to participate. Youth Contest... Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $4K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550778045, 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.

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Annual revenue
Under $10K
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Leadership

MA
Mark Holstine
Chair

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Paul H••••
Chair
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Thomas A•••••
Vice Chair and Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc This page 71 $4,350 -
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%
Empowerment Center for Children Youth and Families 90 $54,079 100%
Mohonk Consultations Inc 90 $66,455 97%
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators 89 $92,061 86%
New Hampshire Farm and Forest Exposition 89 $56,731 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
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Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc

What is Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc?
Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charleston, United States. An eight page newspaper insert that included information about a new recycling directory, electronics recycling, plastic numbers, Youth Contest, ReFashion Show and Recycling Champions was printed in 40 newspapers statewide. The project included printing 266,481 newspaper inserts, print and internet advertising. A ReFashion Show was held at the Huntington Mall. Participants from across the state participated in the show with fashion designs made from materials that are recyclable. Entries include plastic, aluminum, newspaper and other reused items to transformed into new garments. Approximately 420 people participated, stopped by information booths or watched the show. Youth Contest and Adult Contest entries had over 500 entries mailed in to participate. Youth Contest is for students Kindergarten through 12th grade. Youngest students have to submit a two step coloring page but all others are asked to pain, draw a picture, write a poem, compose or sing a song, make a video, write an essay, mold a sculpture, create a college including the theme of recycling. Awarded one Recycling Champion Award. The award is for people that go above and beyond the call of duty to support recycling in West Virginia. 2022 winners was Lucie Refsland of Greenbrier County.
When was Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc founded?
Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc?
Mark Holstine serves as Chair.
Where is Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc located?
Headquartered in Charleston, United States.
What is Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K.
Is Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc trustworthy?
Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 550778045.
What is Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Inc's website?
http://wvrecycles.org