Wedontwaste Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wedontwaste Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2011, with $24,530,271 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6090 E 39th Ave, Denver, CO, 80207 EIN 27-0585966 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$24.5M
▲ 43.6% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21.3M
Net assets
$12.9M
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 Wedontwaste Inc— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +13% 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 Wedontwaste Inc: 7 mo reserves · +13% 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 Wedontwaste Inc— 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 Wedontwaste Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6090 E 39th Ave, Denver, CO, 80207
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $24.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $459KNet assets $12.9M
Operating margin
13.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.4M
Total liabilities
$459K
Net assets
$12.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,530,271▲43.6% | $21,343,573▲51.8% | $12,907,473▲34.3% | $13,366,795▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $17,076,941▲9.3% | $14,062,446▲8.2% | $9,609,894▲48.3% | $12,581,647▲34.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $15,617,020▲27.2% | $12,995,713▲22.6% | $6,481,120▲62.4% | $9,330,817▲133% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,273,499▼10.4% | $10,602,355▼17.2% | $3,990,614▲72.0% | $3,997,096▲63.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,702,924▼0.5% | $12,802,490▼4.7% | $2,319,470▲63.5% | $2,450,883▲71.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,770,243▼24.9% | $13,433,965▼26.4% | $1,419,036▲31.1% | $1,432,495▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,328,062▼36.7% | $18,252,830▼36.3% | $1,082,758▲7.5% | $1,096,226▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,955,345▼12.8% | $28,632,253▼13.9% | $1,007,526▲47.2% | $1,077,518▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,210,915▲248% | $33,259,608▲259% | $684,434▼6.7% | $694,194▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,547,494▲308% | $9,262,536▲318% | $733,959▲56.9% | $742,993▲57.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,342,915▲38.1% | $2,218,175▲59.8% | $467,928▲33.9% | $472,880▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,696,181 | $1,388,233▲27.7% | $349,579▲740% | $350,389▲696% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,086,861 | $41,632 | $44,030 | 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.
Grants received · $2.8M total
80 grants to Wedontwaste Inc totaling $2.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Foundation | Food programs | 2024 | $122,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, food security | 2024 | $105,736 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $40,994 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $12,625 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Food programs | 2023 | $137,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $103,930 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado | General operating support | 2023 | $65,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $57,505 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $45,735 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wedontwaste Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wedontwaste Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0585966, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wedontwaste Inc's EIN?
- Wedontwaste Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0585966.
- How much revenue does Wedontwaste Inc report?
- Wedontwaste Inc reported $24,530,271 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wedontwaste Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Wedontwaste Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wedontwaste Inc (EIN 27-0585966) 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.