National Waste & Recycling Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
National Waste & Recycling Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1967, with $9,127,092 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1550 Crystal Dr Ste 804, Arlington, VA, 22202 EIN 36-6161231 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.1M
▲ 11.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.0M
Net assets
$26.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for National Waste & Recycling Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For National Waste & Recycling Association: 36 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for National Waste & Recycling Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For National Waste & Recycling Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.9M (FY2013) to $9.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $26.8M
Operating margin
1.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$29.1M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$26.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,127,092▲11.6% | $8,956,435▲23.4% | $26,790,693▲6.7% | $29,133,666▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,180,071▲18.6% | $7,259,541▲18.2% | $25,113,173▲12.8% | $27,598,619▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,896,124▼6.5% | $6,141,329▲14.8% | $22,259,259▼11.1% | $24,748,034▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,371,795▲31.4% | $5,349,261▲6.6% | $25,032,130▲15.1% | $26,349,385▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,611,990▼29.5% | $5,019,358▼11.2% | $21,754,861▲16.0% | $23,470,562▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,958,587▲13.7% | $5,653,061▼3.4% | $18,753,359▲20.3% | $20,764,580▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,997,637▲7.0% | $5,851,249▼2.8% | $15,590,555▼2.2% | $18,470,661▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,538,050▲5.3% | $6,022,563▼13.7% | $15,938,686▲6.5% | $18,585,142▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,207,676▼3.6% | $6,982,654▼1.9% | $14,966,064▼1.5% | $17,383,083▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,436,556▼15.2% | $7,116,728▲2.1% | $15,194,445▼8.0% | $17,413,765▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $7,592,581▲29.8% | $6,970,045▼2.3% | $16,512,700▼4.4% | $18,795,671▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,851,620 | $7,133,954▼1.5% | $17,271,541▼0.2% | $18,872,323▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,239,856 | $17,302,059 | $19,214,118 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is National Waste & Recycling Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Waste & Recycling Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6161231, based in Arlington, Virginia.
- What is National Waste & Recycling Association's EIN?
- National Waste & Recycling Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6161231.
- How much revenue does National Waste & Recycling Association report?
- National Waste & Recycling Association reported $9,127,092 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National Waste & Recycling Association have?
- CharityIndex grades National Waste & Recycling Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for National Waste & Recycling Association (EIN 36-6161231) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.