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Trash the Runway

EIN 83-2674488 • 501(c)3 • Boulder, CO

Profile

Trash The Runway is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of young people and developing better leaders of tomorrow by unlocking resilience, confidence, and creativity using fashion and design as a catalyst for new ways of critical thinking. Through its mentorship program and design competition, Trash The Runway challenges middle and high school students to create high-fashion garments entirely out of found, non-recyclable or non-compostable materials, culminating in a runway fashion show that rivals the beauty and creativity of professional couture shows. A unique experience, Trash The Runway inspires participants, volunteers, and the broader community to think big, be empowered, and take an active role in driving change.

2707 Spruce StBoulder, CO 80302

trashtherunway.com

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Source year 2025

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Net Margin

68th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

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Asset Growth

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Revenue Growth

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Assets

Up

$55,161

Up $11,371 (+26%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

Up

$55,161

Up $11,371 (+26%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$83,780

Up $11,879 (+17%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$72,409

Up $10,738 (+17%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$11,371

Up $1,141 (+11%) from 2024

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $43,790Net Assets 2024: $43,7902024Assets 2025: $55,161Net Assets 2025: $55,1612025

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2025

Assets$55,161
Liabilities-
Net Assets$55,161

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $71,901Expenses 2024: $61,671Net Income 2024: $10,2302024Revenue 2025: $83,780Expenses 2025: $72,409Net Income 2025: $11,3712025

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2025

Revenue$83,780
Expenses$72,409
Net Income$11,371

Filings

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Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Oct 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$83,780
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Trash the Runway is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of young people and developing better leaders of tomorrow by unlocking resilience, confidence and creativity using fashion and design as a catalyst for new ways of critical thinking. Through its mentorship program and design competition, Trash the Runway challenges middle and high school students to create high fashion garments, entirely out of found, non-recyclable or non-compostable materials culminating in a runway fashion show that rivals the beauty and creativity of professional couture shows. We also have an elementary school program for our up-and-coming designers who are not old enough to participate in the full workshop program. A unique experience, Trash the Runway inspires participants, volunteers and the broader community to think big, be empowered, and take an active role in driving change.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We put on our biggest show to date with 52 young people participating in our workshops, creating garments and then showing them at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, CO in front of an audience over 1,200 people. All 5 graduating seniors have started going to university this fall.-$37,746
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tanja LeonardSecretary, Treasurer, Exec DirectorPT$12,819-$12,819
Catherine WinstenPresident-$0--
Rebecca ColeVice President-$0--
Beth ArmstrongBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Trash the Runway
EIN
83-2674488
Address
2707 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302

Signing Officer

Name
Tanja Leonard
Title
Secretary, Treasurer
Signed
2025-10-14
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 10

Trash the Runway gives a grant in varying amounts to the Boulder County Child and Family Advocacy Program, dba Blue Sky Bridge. We partner with Blue Sky Bridge because they foster safe communities, healing and justice to end child abuse. Our two organizations build resilience and confidence in young people so they can reach their full potential in life.

Part I, Line 16

Most of our expenses are related to the annual show we put on at Macky Auditorium in Boulder. This year we had 52 young people participating in our show. We had an audience of 1,200 people. Operations inc. bank fees, postage, website & technology: $4,114, other expenses incl liability insurance $1,296, show related expenses $37,233

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