# Art of Recycle

Arts education nonprofit in Ephrata, Pennsylvania 17522. EIN 45-4801893. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To develop, heal and grow community through experiential learning and interactive instruction for the advancement of diverse learners. We aim to promote access and equality by assisting all people to be inspired and empowered by using discarded, unwanted, and excess items as learning tools; creating generations to come to be more environmentally and socially conscious. Our philosophy is that art...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454801893/202610409349300221/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $652,845 | $578,553 | $307,955 | -$394,800 | 21 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454801893/202610409349300221/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $209,405 | $479,215 | $759,332 | -$119,780 | 24 | 121 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454801893/202421429349300107/full) |
| Dec 2020 | $679,909 | $716,164 | $410,174 | $206,864 | 11 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454801893/202230409349300828/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $551,374 (95%), management $27,136 (5%), fundraising $43 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $447,032, program fees $205,675, investment income $138.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -1% a year, Dec 2020 to Dec 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $573,525 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 57 arts education nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $233,983.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: about 128,218 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 283 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ephrata: 9 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/ephrata
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Art of Recycle's EIN?**

Art of Recycle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4801893. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Art of Recycle a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Art of Recycle in Ephrata, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Art of Recycle tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Art of Recycle as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Art of Recycle do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "To develop, heal and grow community through experiential learning and interactive instruction for the advancement of diverse learners. We aim to promote access and equality by assisting all people to be inspired and empowered by using discarded, unwanted, and excess items as learning tools; creating generations to come to be more environmentally and socially conscious. Our philosophy is that art..." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Art of Recycle take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Art of Recycle reported total revenue of $652,845 and total expenses of $578,553 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.