EIN 54-1798031

The Pallet Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Pallet Foundation supports research, education/training and safety in the wood packaging industry while promoting the industry to end-users. The Pallet & Container Lab at Virginia Tech University conducts testing research on various types of pallets and wood species, using Simulation testing to determine the longevity of the Pallet. Natures Packaging is a campaign aimed at promoting the benefits of wood packaging, providing research and analytical support to gather environmental facts and figures on issues such as life cycle analysis, forest sustainability, certification and wood usage.
Related structure
The Pallet Foundation is a subordinate organization under National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA).
Total revenues
$697,800
2023
Total expenses
$499,727
2023
Total assets
$3,144,725
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Pallet Foundation

The Foundation has hired a consultant to provide strategic advice and a historical perspective on all aspects of ISPM 15. He writes summary briefs, participates in meetings and conferences and represents the Pallet industry a various meetings and conferences.
Natures Packaging is a campaign designed to promote the benefits of wood packaging. It will supply research and analytical support to gather environmental facts and figures on issues such as life cycle analysis, forest sustainability, certification and wood recycling programs.
The Foundation funds grants to Virginia Tech University to explore the status of new Wood Pallet Manufacturing & Pallet Recycling in the US thru the Natures Packaging campaign
The Pallet & Containier Lab located at Virginia Tech University continues to provide testing research on various types of pallets and wood species. In addition, Simulation testing was used to test the longevity of the Pallet, which goes into the equation to calculate the environmental impact.
The Foundation continues to fund research with Virginia Tech University to explore the modeling of the quality of wood pallets & circulation in the US

Who funds The Pallet Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$30,580
Way FoundationPallet Foundation Leadership and Workforce Development Support$30,000

Personnel at The Pallet Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Brent McClendonSecretary$0
Michael SaylorTreasurer$0
Steve YellandChair$0
Frank SheanVice Chair$0

Financials for The Pallet Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$621,455
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$76,345
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$697,800

Form 990s for The Pallet Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-09990View PDF
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2021-122022-09-02990View PDF
2020-122021-06-17990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,580 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
November 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsAuction fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1421 Prince St Ste 340
Alexandria, VA 22314
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Alexandria city, VA
IRS details
EIN
54-1798031
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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