Civic Intelligence

Blue Star Recyclers

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-5071916

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 14, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.BLUESTARRECYCLERS.ORG
PO Box 64435Colorado Springs, CO 80962

(719) 597-6119

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

56th percentile

5.0%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$83,169

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

50th percentile

3.1%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-2.2%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$537,989

Up $15,978 (+3.1%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$298,876

Up $48,085 (+19%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$239,113

Down $32,107 (-12%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Down

$965,567

Down $21,621 (-2.2%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$917,284

Up $142,799 (+18%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$48,283

Down $164,420 (-77%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $82,785Liabilities 2012: $49,581Net Assets 2012: $33,2042012Assets 2013: $141,267Liabilities 2013: $129,110Net Assets 2013: $12,1572013Assets 2014: $271,480Liabilities 2014: $134,362Net Assets 2014: $137,1182014Assets 2015: $273,509Liabilities 2015: $235,421Net Assets 2015: $38,0882015Assets 2016: $522,011Liabilities 2016: $271,220Net Assets 2016: $250,7912016Assets 2017: $537,989Liabilities 2017: $239,113Net Assets 2017: $298,8762017Assets 2018: $590,812Liabilities 2018: $270,595Net Assets 2018: $320,2172018Assets 2019: $748,358Liabilities 2019: $211,546Net Assets 2019: $536,8122019Assets 2020: $1,045,168Liabilities 2020: $298,324Net Assets 2020: $746,8442020Assets 2021: $918,263Liabilities 2021: $259,033Net Assets 2021: $659,2302021Assets 2022: $1,445,529Liabilities 2022: $920,350Net Assets 2022: $525,1792022Assets 2023: $1,447,895Liabilities 2023: $978,784Net Assets 2023: $469,1112023Assets 2024: $1,122,204Liabilities 2024: $759,676Net Assets 2024: $362,5282024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$537,989
Liabilities$239,113
Net Assets$298,876
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $434,0492012Revenue 2013: $532,751Expenses 2013: $553,798Net Income 2013: -$21,0472013Revenue 2014: $702,445Expenses 2014: $577,484Net Income 2014: $124,9612014Revenue 2015: $631,098Expenses 2015: $730,128Net Income 2015: -$99,0302015Revenue 2016: $987,188Expenses 2016: $774,485Net Income 2016: $212,7032016Revenue 2017: $965,567Expenses 2017: $917,284Net Income 2017: $48,2832017Revenue 2018: $1,026,773Expenses 2018: $1,005,432Net Income 2018: $21,3412018Revenue 2019: $1,403,234Expenses 2019: $1,186,639Net Income 2019: $216,5952019Revenue 2020: $1,630,443Expenses 2020: $1,420,411Net Income 2020: $210,0322020Revenue 2021: $1,376,370Expenses 2021: $1,463,984Net Income 2021: -$87,6142021Revenue 2022: $1,385,539Expenses 2022: $1,506,997Net Income 2022: -$121,4582022Revenue 2023: $1,323,187Expenses 2023: $1,379,255Net Income 2023: -$56,0682023Revenue 2024: $2,134,202Expenses 2024: $2,240,785Net Income 2024: -$106,5832024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$965,567
Expenses$917,284
Net Income$48,283
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,842,843
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary mission of blue star recyclers is to ethically recycle electronics as a way to create local jobs for persons with developmental disabilities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$236,194$207,040▼ $29,154
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$119,185$134,491▲ $15,306
Accounts Receivable$77,204$84,327▲ $7,123
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,821$55,678▲ $27,857
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,105$22,309▲ $4,204
Inventories for Sale or Use$9,971$17,388▲ $7,417
Pledges and Grants Receivable$19,945$3,170▼ $16,775
Total Assets$522,011$537,989▲ $15,978
Other Assets Total$13,586$13,586→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$149,079$147,381▼ $1,698
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$122,141$91,732▼ $30,409
Total Liabilities$271,220$239,113▼ $32,107
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$227,980$266,065▲ $38,085
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$22,811$32,811▲ $10,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$250,791$298,876▲ $48,085
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$522,011$537,989▲ $15,978

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$196,292$112,685$308,977
Buildings$10,748$4,396$15,144
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
William MorrisCEO/board MemberFT$76,712$6,457$83,169

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Linda IrwinPresident
Brenda Stuart-ryanBoard Member
Jesse OgasBoard Member
John GriffithBoard Member
Laurie SperryBoard Member
Merrill GlustromBoard Member
Anthony FagnantSecretary
John MahoneyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$190,355
Program Service Revenue
$1,267,636
Investment Income
$-3,345
Other Revenue
$-489,079
All Other Contributions
$167,740
Change in Net Assets
$48,283

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,838,493
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-872,926
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$24,911
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-872,926
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,863,404
Total Revenue per Form 990
$965,567
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$590,037
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$327,247
Total Fundraising Expense$42,466
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$215,279$5,477$2,738$223,494
Other Salaries and Wages$144,235$49,969-$194,204
Office Expenses$106,530$2,189$1,094$109,813
Advertising$92,580--$92,580
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,813-$38,355$83,168
Depreciation Depletion$53,865--$53,865
Insurance$27,521--$27,521
Other Employee Benefits$25,828--$25,828
Payroll Taxes$23,209$559$279$24,047
Fees for Services Other$8,147--$8,147
All Other Expenses$5,641--$5,641
Information Technology$4,687--$4,687
Other Expenses$4,475--$4,475
Fees for Services Accounting$3,757--$3,757
Interest$2,237--$2,237
Total Functional Expenses$816,624$58,194$42,466$917,284

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,815,319
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,790,210
Total Expenses per Form 990$917,284
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$25,109
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$-872,926
Other Expense Adjustments$-872,926
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Samuel MorrisFamily Member of Officer, Employeed as Operations DirectorEmployment Pursuant to Normal Compensation Practicies of the CorporationNo$55,979
Janet MorrisFamily Member of Officer, Employeed as Finance DirectorEmployment Pursuant to Normal Compensation Practicies of the CorporationNo$49,969
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“The ceo is married to the finance director and is the father of the operations director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is emailed to the board of directors prior to submission to the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors reviews and approves the ceo's compensation as part of the budgeting process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization's form 990 is available upon request during normal business hours.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request during normal business hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blue Star Recyclers
EIN
27-5071916
Phone
7195976119
Address
PO BOX 64435, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80962

Signing Officer

Name
William Morris
Title
CEO
Phone
7195976119
Signed
2018-08-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Morris
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
57
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Waugh & Goodwin Llp
Address
1365 GARDEN OF THE GODS SUITE 150, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
Preparer
Jill J Goodwin CPA
Phone
7195909777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“Developed a program for expanding the blue star model nationally.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Income tax: the corporation qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and, accordingly, is not subject to federal income tax. Accordingly, no income tax provision has been recorded. The corporation's form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, is subject to examination by various taxing authorities, generally for three years after the date it was filed. Management of the corporation believes that it does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“COST OF SALES”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“COST OF SALES”

SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B; PART XII, LINE 4B

“On the audited financials, cost of sales was included in expenses.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0NATIONAL EXPANSION PROGRAM - IN AN EFFORT TO REPLICATE THE BLUE STAR MODEL INTO OTHER MARKETS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS A WAY TO CREATE MORE JOBS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, BLUE STAR RECYCLERS HAS IMPLEMENTED A PROGRAM TO TEACH OUR MODEL TO COMMUNITIES IN OTHER STATES.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0INCOME TAX: THE CORPORATION QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX. ACCORDINGLY, NO INCOME TAX PROVISION HAS BEEN RECORDED. THE CORPORATION'S FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS FILED. MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION BELIEVES THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF SALES
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF SALES
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ON THE AUDITED FINANCIALS, COST OF SALES WAS INCLUDED IN EXPENSES.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B; PART XII, LINE 4B
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt1FAMILY MEMBER OF OFFICER, EMPLOYEED AS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO NORMAL COMPENSATION PRACTICIES OF THE CORPORATION
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO NORMAL COMPENSATION PRACTICIES OF THE CORPORATION
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DEVELOPED A PROGRAM FOR EXPANDING THE BLUE STAR MODEL NATIONALLY.

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$537,989
Liabilities
$239,113
Net assets
$298,876
Revenue
$965,567
Expenses
$917,284
Net income
$48,283
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.12$0.76$0.36$2.13$2.24$0.11
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.45$0.98$0.47$1.32$1.38$0.06
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.45$0.92$0.53$1.39$1.51$0.12
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.26$0.66$1.38$1.46$0.09
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.05$0.30$0.75$1.63$1.42$0.21
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.75$0.21$0.54$1.40$1.19$0.22
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.27$0.32$1.03$1.01$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.24$0.30$0.97$0.92$0.05
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.27$0.25$0.99$0.77$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.24$0.04$0.63$0.73$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.13$0.14$0.70$0.58$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.13$0.01$0.53$0.55$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.05$0.03$0.43