Civic Intelligence

Bottle Underground Inc.

EIN 85-2643893 • 501(c)3 • Philadelphia, PA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Scientific advancement of recycle glass

1901 S 9th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19148

www.bottleunderground.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.97x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

78th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$163,269

Up $23,450 (+17%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$159,136

Down $10,990 (-6.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,133

Up $34,440 (+114%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Up

$143,007

Up $16,388 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$108,567

Up $11,884 (+12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$34,440

Up $4,504 (+15%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2023: $139,819Liabilities 2023: $170,126Net Assets 2023: -$30,3072023Assets 2024: $163,269Liabilities 2024: $159,136Net Assets 2024: $4,1332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$163,269
Liabilities$159,136
Net Assets$4,133
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $126,619Expenses 2023: $96,683Net Income 2023: $29,9362023Revenue 2024: $143,007Expenses 2024: $108,567Net Income 2024: $34,4402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$143,007
Expenses$108,567
Net Income$34,440
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$163,269
Liabilities
$159,136
Net assets
$4,133
Revenue
$143,007
Expenses
$108,567
Net income
$34,440
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$1.59$0.04$1.43$1.09$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$1.70$0.30$1.27$0.97$0.30
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$143,007
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Scientific advancement of recycle glass

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Community Program:Engages with and educates the community hosting glass drop offs and invites participation through volunteers and interns.$50,000$74,865
Glass Recirculation Program: Responsible for processing glass material for multiple users including repurposing upcycling and downcycling.-$24,865
Glass Donation Program: Responsible for in-taking all glass donations through drop offs and running collections with our e-bikes.-$14,341
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Danielle RuttenbergTreasurerPT$0--
Rebecca DaviesExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Mark EllisPresident-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bottle Underground Inc
EIN
85-2643893
In Care Of
% Danielle Ruttenberg
Phone
2679099824
Address
1901 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Signing Officer

Name
Danielle Ruttenberg
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2679099824
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Suzanne Barba Consulting LLC
Address
535 Wood Street Suite 133, Bethlehem, PA 18016
Preparer
Suzanne Barba
Phone
3022200090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other revenue Part I line 8

“Description AmountMerchandise Sales 163Milkcrate Income 395”

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountInsurance 998Supplies 399Development fees 40Software 248Travel 193Social Media 246PayPal fees 852”

Description of other assets Part II line 24

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Receivable 16,120 20,037Equipment and Furniture 70,968 74,658Office Renovations 9,825 9,825Leasehold Improvements 8,825 8,825”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Payable 170,126 159,136”

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