Civic Intelligence

Blue Star Recyclers

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-5071916

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

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

71st percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

73rd percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$98,267

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

84th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

37%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$748,358

Up $157,546 (+27%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$536,812

Up $216,595 (+68%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$211,546

Down $59,049 (-22%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,403,234

Up $376,461 (+37%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,186,639

Up $181,207 (+18%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$216,595

Up $195,254 (+915%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th 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

2019

Assets$748,358
Liabilities$211,546
Net Assets$536,812
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th 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

2019

Revenue$1,403,234
Expenses$1,186,639
Net Income$216,595
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,817,895
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$222,380$352,414▲ $130,034
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$178,035$163,652▼ $14,383
Accounts Receivable$116,517$130,305▲ $13,788
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$20,231$24,911▲ $4,680
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,595$20,227▲ $17,632
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$25,759$17,687▼ $8,072
Inventories for Sale or Use$11,709$10,179▼ $1,530
Total Assets$590,812$748,358▲ $157,546
Other Assets Total$13,586$28,983▲ $15,397
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$123,661$106,245▼ $17,416
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$146,934$105,301▼ $41,633
Total Liabilities$270,595$211,546▼ $59,049
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$308,683$401,171▲ $92,488
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$11,534$135,641▲ $124,107
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$320,217$536,812▲ $216,595
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$590,812$748,358▲ $157,546

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$135,508$189,619$325,127
Leasehold Improvements$28,144$8,361$36,505
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Samuel MorrisPresidentFT$85,666$12,601$98,267
William MorrisFounderFT$85,862$6,709$92,571

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam MelnickCo-chair
Garrett MayberryCo-chair
Brenda Stuart-ryanBoard Member
John GriffithBoard Member
Karen KunstbeckBoard Member
Keanna SmithBoard Member
Merrill GlustromBoard Member
Todd SteffanBoard Member
Jesse OgasBoard Member-part Year
Laurie SperryBoard Member-part Year
Anthony FagnantTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$390,752
Program Service Revenue
$1,786,494
Investment Income
$-19,075
Other Revenue
$-754,937
All Other Contributions
$390,752
Change in Net Assets
$216,595

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,782,053
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-1,378,819
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$17,257
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-1,378,819
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,799,310
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,403,234
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$672,823
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$513,816
Total Fundraising Expense$49,586
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$274,012$5,719$2,860$282,591
Other Salaries and Wages$160,927$101,338-$262,265
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$150,507-$42,931$193,438
Advertising$114,722--$114,722
Office Expenses$57,873$1,025$511$59,409
Depreciation Depletion$48,528--$48,528
Payroll Taxes$26,153$7,753$3,284$37,190
Fees for Services Other$30,708--$30,708
Insurance$26,459--$26,459
Other Employee Benefits$20,923--$20,923
Information Technology$17,688--$17,688
Other Expenses$7,061--$7,061
All Other Expenses$6,662--$6,662
Fees for Services Accounting$5,082--$5,082
Interest$1,961--$1,961
Fees for Services Legal$963--$963
Total Functional Expenses$1,021,218$115,835$49,586$1,186,639

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,582,715
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,565,458
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,186,639
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$17,257
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$-1,378,819
Other Expense Adjustments$-1,378,819
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$88,654
Janet MorrisFamily Member of Officer, Employeed as Finance DirectorEmployment Pursuant to Normal Compensation Practicies of the CorporationNo$67,416
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 35% controlled entity
No
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. The ceo's compensation is determined by a comparison of other non-profit organizations.”

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
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Morris
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
61
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

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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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$748,358
Liabilities
$211,546
Net assets
$536,812
Revenue
$1,403,234
Expenses
$1,186,639
Net income
$216,595
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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