TY 2020 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2020

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C Name of organization
ALUMINUM RECYCLERS COUNCIL INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1000 N RAND RD
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code WAUCONDA, IL60084

D Employer identification number

37-1878969

E Telephone number

(847) 416-7270

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The Aluminum Recyclers Council is dedicated to the expanded use of sustainable secondary aluminum alloys in manufacturing. To this end, the Council will promote its industry, defend the industry against threats, and create a world class business excellence program to help it continually improve its operations and worker safety.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Political agenda Work with the Department of Commerce on strategies to promote the use of recycled aluminum products. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 Industry Promotion Educating the end use markets of recycled aluminum about applications and fabricating with recycled aluminum. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 Business Excellence Sharing best practices with a particular focus on safety. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Mark Buchner Chairman	1.00	0
Pat Carlin Vice Chair/Trea	1.00	0
Rick Merluzzi Director	1.00	0
Brandon Cox Director	1.00	0
Aaron Stankewicz Director	1.00	0
Luke Palen Past Chair	1.00	0
Greg Palen Director	1.00	0
Jeff Henderson Pres/Secretary	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $4
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1621
Other Expenses.1	Web Site $3984
Other Expenses.2	TELECOMMUNICATIONS $1601
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $596 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $610
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $243 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $381
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $500 Deferred Revenue - Ending $0

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $4

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1621

Other Expenses.1

Web Site $3984

Other Expenses.2

TELECOMMUNICATIONS $1601

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $596 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $610

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $243 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $381

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $500 Deferred Revenue - Ending $0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	30,500
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	30,500

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	15,329
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	8
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	7,210
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	22,547

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	7,953
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	4,595
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	12,548

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