Perpetual Use Inc
The organization facilitates a community-driven design and the implementation of reduction in disposable foodware usage and its associated harms including GHG emissions waste and human and environmental impacts from production disposal and leakage.
Perpetual Use Inc at a glance
In short: Perpetual Use Inc gave $223K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $223,320
- -22.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,440
- +107.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $68,804
- Total assets
- $1,321,361
- +113.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Perpetual Use Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vessel Works ($145K). Together the top 3 received $223K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2023) to $287K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel Works Lyons, CO | Programatic Support | $144,550 |
| Savannah Riverkeepers Augusta, GA | Community Engagement and Design | $68,804 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc Santa Rosa, CA | community engagement and design | $9,966 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,321,361 | $1,692,640 | $1,310,395 | $223,320 | 3 | $16,075 |
| 2024 | $618,214 | $1,449,652 | $1,220,536 | $286,743 | 8 | $337 |
| 2023 | $373,964 | $1,039,060 | $706,425 | $187,131 | 6 | $108 |
| 2022 | $41,495 | $195,424 | $356,901 | — | — | $12 |
About Perpetual Use Inc
Based on IRS filings
Perpetual Use Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $223K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Perpetual Use Inc is led by Elizabeth Moss, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Moss
Executive Director
Executive Director & President → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Daniel Katz
President
Chairman → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Wolfensohn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dagny Tucker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Gwathmey
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Tereda
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alik Hinckson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Park
Secretary & Vice President
Secretary & Vice Chair → Secretary & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Trinity Wells (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrew Rose (2024) — Head of Circular System Modeling & Implementation
- Former: Julie Menter (2022) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Kristina Gerken (2022) — Former Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $167K, to Elizabeth Moss (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Perpetual Use Inc
How much does Perpetual Use Inc give each year?
Perpetual Use Inc gave $223K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $287K across 8 grants.
What is Perpetual Use Inc's typical grant size?
Perpetual Use Inc's median grant in 2025 was $68,804, and its average grant was $74,440, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Perpetual Use Inc give grants?
Perpetual Use Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (31%).
Does Perpetual Use Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Perpetual Use Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Perpetual Use Inc?
Perpetual Use Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Perpetual Use Inc?
Perpetual Use Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Perpetual Use Inc's EIN?
Perpetual Use Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3792832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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