THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE
AI Summary
The Recyclery Collective is a nonprofit organization focused on recycling and sustainability through its educational bike shop, providing access to tools and skills for bike repair. With an operating budget of $187K and total revenue of $227.2K in 2024, the organization offers programs like Freecyclery and Earn-A-Bike, empowering youth and adults to refurbish bicycles and learn mechanics. The Recyclery Collective does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue and is committed to deepening community engagement through collaboration with local schools and social service agencies. For more information, visit therecyclery.org.
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Mission Statement
The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration. The focus is on refurbishing bicycles to keep them out of the landfill, and empowering youth and adults to learn basic and in-depth bike repair, sharing valuable mechanics skills and resources. Programs include Freecyclery, through which clients referred by social service agencies are matched with refurbished bikes for reliable and independent transportation; Earn-A-Bike, where individuals can earn a donated bike by providing hours of service in supervised bike repair; Open Shop, a do-it-yourself bike repair clinic, and Youth Open Shop for youth 11-18. We also collaborate with local schools to run extensive youth cycling and mechanics programs. Through this programming, we continue to deepen our engagement with our neighbors and the people we serve.
Cause Areas
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Recycling
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE’s budget?
In 2024, THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE reported an annual operating budget of around $187 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE support?
THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE supports work in Recycling.
Where does THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE operate?
THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Who funded THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE recently?
In 2024, THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE received grants from CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATION, and THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE received in 2024?
The largest grant to THE RECYCLERY COLLECTIVE in 2024 exceeds $7,500.
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