EIN 04-3348171

Planet Aid

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
402
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world.
Total revenues
$42,862,586
2023
Total expenses
$37,850,608
2023
Total assets
$26,961,761
2023
Num. employees
402
2023

Program areas at Planet Aid

International Aid: in 2023, Planet Aid continued with its support to organizations and communities in africa, asia, and latin america.
International training and capacity building: as part of its commitmeent to international development, Planet Aid undertakes programs of international exchange and training. Planet Aid works closely with non-governmental organizations in a number of developing countries to build local capacity and move towards self-sustainability. Planet Aid also provides information for the us public in matters related to international development and supports education programs in cooperation with public and private schools.
U.s. Clothing collection and habitat protection: Planet Aid collected and processed 32,200 tons of used clothes, shoes and textile in states from Maine to Missouri. Collecting unwanted clothes saves landfill space and reduces production of methane. Reusing already manufactured clothing and other textiles saves millions of gallons of water and reduces the use of fertilizer and pesticides (in cotton production).
Domestic charitable activities: the organization supports various charitable activities in the united states through payments to a number of schools and other nonprofits.

Grants made by Planet Aid

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Community Ecology InstituteTo Support Local Orginizations That Support Those in Need$25,000
Laurel Advocacy and Referral ServicesTo Support Local Orginizations That Support Those in Need$25,000
Norris Square Neighborhood ProjectTo Support Local Orginizations That Support Those in Need$25,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Planet Aid

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Enterprise Holdings FoundationProgram Support$2,000

Personnel at Planet Aid

NameTitleCompensation
Fred OlssonPresident , Chief Executive Officer , Director / President , Chief Executive Officer , Clerk / Clerk / President and Chief Executive Officer / Clerk and Chief Operating Officer / General Manager$160,596
James R DuckworthChief Financial Officer$79,615
Amy LedbetterHuman Resources Director$115,000
Keith GregoryDirector of Ne Operations / Operations Manager$135,328
Frank FowlerTransportation Manager / Baltimore Operations Manager$121,955
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Planet Aid

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$42,314,172
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$76,822
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$59,358
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$12,250
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$399,984
Total revenues$42,862,586

Form 990s for Planet Aid

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-19990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990View PDF
2020-122021-07-07990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Global CommunitiesSilver Spring, MD$181,533,521
The Recycling PartnershipWashington, DC$34,845,834
Project Hope Health AffairsWashington, DC$175,184,436
Ecology CenterBerkeley, CA$14,736,227
Plan International USAProvidence, RI$55,398,933
TreePeopleBeverly Hills, CA$13,102,818
Ecology Action of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA$11,317,503
Eureka RecyclingMinneapolis, MN$22,668,344
Oxfam-AmericaBoston, MA$83,115,051
RecycleForceIndianapolis, IN$14,159,486
Data update history
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Enterprise Holdings Foundation
April 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsEnvironmental organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
RecyclingEnvironmentForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
47 Sumner St
Milford, MA 01757
Metro area
Worcester, MA-CT
County
Worcester County, MA
Website URL
planetaid.org/ 
Phone
(508) 893-0644
Facebook page
Planet.Aid 
Twitter profile
@planetaid 
IRS details
EIN
04-3348171
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
110532
FTB Entity ID
2119801
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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