Think Beyond Plastic Foundation
Think Beyond Plastic Foundation is a non-profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to start, support and advance a global wave of innovation for alternatives …
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Innovation Challenges: Think Beyond Plastic Foundation conducts innovation challenges to identify solutions to plastic pollution. We developed the Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge, in partnership with Driscolls and other industry leaders. In 2023, as a continuation of these challenges, and in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Center, we launched three calls for innovation with focus on new materials and sustainable chemistry, for agriculture, textile and packaging. The winners of these challenges were enrolled in our Innovation Accelerator. Innovation Accelerator: Accelerating innovation is essential to our mission. In 2023, we launched and trained three cohorts of 20 innovators in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Centre. In collaboration with UCSC, we produced the Blue Pioneers accelerator program, for leaders and innovators who start …
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Think Beyond Plastic Foundation is a non-profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to start, support and advance a global wave of innovation for alternatives to conventional, non-fossil fuel based plastic materials.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThink Beyond Plastic Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Carmel, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 823886116. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $130K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Think Beyond Plastic Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.
Think Beyond Plastic Foundation is located in Carmel, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Think Beyond Plastic Foundation has $130K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% 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.
Think Beyond Plastic Foundation 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 $130K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Think Beyond Plastic Foundation. 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.
Think Beyond Plastic Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 83% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Think Beyond Plastic Foundation 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.
Innovation Challenges: Think Beyond Plastic Foundation conducts innovation challenges to identify solutions to plastic pollution. We developed the Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge, in partnership with Driscolls and other industry leaders. In 2023, as a continuation of these challenges, and in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Center, we launched three calls for innovation with focus on new materials and sustainable chemistry, for agriculture, textile and packaging. The winners of these challenges were enrolled in our Innovation Accelerator. Innovation Accelerator: Accelerating innovation is essential to our mission. In 2023, we launched and trained three cohorts of 20 innovators in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Centre. In collaboration with UCSC, we produced the... Think Beyond Plastic Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Think Beyond Plastic Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $130K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Think Beyond Plastic Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Think Beyond Plastic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823886116, 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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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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THINK BEYOND PLASTIC FOUNDATION 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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PositiveHow to Recycle Your Used Beauty Products (So They Actually Stay Out of the Landfill) - PureWow
Driscoll’s and Think Beyond Plastic Foundation Reveal Winners of Inaugural Ag Plastics Innovation Challenge; James duBois, Peter Zhou, and Sergio Perez Comment - AndNowUKnow
Driscoll’s and Think Beyond Plastic Reveal winners of Plastics Innovation Challenge - bluebookservices.com
Innovation Prize - Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Driscoll's Partners with Think Beyond Plastic to Launch Inaugural Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge; Scott Komar and Joe Barsi Discuss - AndNowUKnow
Plastic is everywhere, including inside of us. Breaking up with it may be just as tough as the material itself. - Monterey County Weekly
BeyondPlastic Awards For Innovative Packaging: Bags that Melt When Boiled and Sustainable Toothpaste Tube - Good News Network
Health & the Reuse Revolution: How governments and corporations can think beyond plastic to a green and just future - greenpeace.org
Health and the Reuse Revolution: How governments and corporations can think beyond plastic to a green and just future - greenpeace.org
How Three Weeks in the Bay Islands Changed our Perspective on Plastic - Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley
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Quick facts about Think Beyond Plastic Foundation
- What is Think Beyond Plastic Foundation?
- Think Beyond Plastic Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carmel, United States. Innovation Challenges: Think Beyond Plastic Foundation conducts innovation challenges to identify solutions to plastic pollution. We developed the Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge, in partnership with Driscolls and other industry leaders. In 2023, as a continuation of these challenges, and in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Center, we launched three calls for innovation with focus on new materials and sustainable chemistry, for agriculture, textile and packaging. The winners of these challenges were enrolled in our Innovation Accelerator. Innovation Accelerator: Accelerating innovation is essential to our mission. In 2023, we launched and trained three cohorts of 20 innovators in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Centre. In collaboration with UCSC, we produced the Blue Pioneers accelerator program, for leaders and innovators who start and grow organizations to overcome ocean conservation challenges around the world. In partnership with Silverstrand Capital we produced the Biodiversity accelerator, to identify innovations in plastic alternatives impacting the ocean. Investor Forum: In 2023 we hosted our annual investor forum with participation of over 100 investors. This forum explores the role of sustainable chemistry in innovations that achieve the SDGs, the role of frontier capital and blended financing mechanisms to secure the innovation pipeline, and the dynamics of the innovation eco-system. Innovation Centers: With the United Nations Development Program, we continued to develop the concept for a Regional Innovation Hub in the Philippines focused on eliminating plastic pollution through innovation and entrepreneurship. We have also developed a concept for a Global Innovation Center with focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Center will provide resources, access to support infrastructure and scale-up guidance to hundred of innovators working towards the SDGs in ocean health, agriculture, clean energy and wast
- Who leads Think Beyond Plastic Foundation?
- Daniella Russo serves as President.
- Where is Think Beyond Plastic Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Carmel, United States.
- What is Think Beyond Plastic Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Think Beyond Plastic Foundation trustworthy?
- Think Beyond Plastic Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Think Beyond Plastic Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 823886116.
- What is Think Beyond Plastic Foundation's website?
- http://www.thinkbeyondplastic.com