Nonprofit · EIN 14-1596291
CAPITAL ROOTS INC
Tax-exempt · TROY, NY 12180
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,168,836 | $3,785,420 | -$616,584 | $12,035,127 | $5,696,757 | $6,338,370 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,349,920 | $2,676,119 | $673,801 | $12,773,421 | $5,846,371 | $6,927,050 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,506,442
- of which government grants
- $1,581,232
- Program service revenue
- $547,087
- Investment income
- $8,427
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12,796
- Net income from fundraising events
- $95,766
- Other revenue
- $106,880
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $188,808
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,002,323
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,395,342
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $93,889
- Accounting fees
- $59,936
- Occupancy
- $116,702
- Travel
- $47,122
- Depreciation
- $441,983
- Program services (functional)
- $3,310,764
- Management and general (functional)
- $361,946
- Fundraising (functional)
- $112,710
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,773,421
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,035,127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,696,757
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,338,370
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,565,432
- Publicly traded securities
- $366,084
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,976,712
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $361,658
- Gross receipts
- $3,216,558
- Employees
- 53
- Volunteers
- 265
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY KLEIN | CEO Officer | 40 | $99,999 | $12,307 |
| JESSICA TROWBRIDGE | COO Officer | 40 | $75,000 | $1,500 |
| DEBORAH BENNETT | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BILOFSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BRYANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE DECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN GERBINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM HICKOK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SANGER JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA KOZIEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LEITZINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE RITTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ANOUSH KOROGHLIAN SCOTT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WHITEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY KLEIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $113,626 | $11,071 |
| MICHAEL WHITEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LEITZINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SANGER JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM HICKOK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BENNETT | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN GERBINI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BRYANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ANOUSH KOROGHLIAN SCOTT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL HYE YOUN RUPRIGHT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE RITTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 594 RIVER ST, TROY, NY 12180-1502
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY KLEIN, 594 RIVER STREET, TROY, NY 12180
- Signed the 990
- AMY KLEIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (518) 274-8685
- Website
- WWW.CAPITALROOTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT NOURISHES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD AND GREEN SPACES FOR ALL. IT IS OUR BELEIF THAT ORGANIC GARDENING AND URBAN REVITILIZATION ACTIVITES PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY, HEALTHY LIVING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THRIVING GREEN CITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL AND BUILD RESOURCES. CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY ENVIROMENTS, DIETS AND LIFESTYLES AS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH THE MISSIONS AND ACTIVITES OF ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS EMPOWER LOCAL RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY TRANSFORMING VACANT LOTS INTO PRODUCTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN SPACES FOR BEAUTIFICATION AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THE PROGRAMS FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN RENEWAL BY ASSISTING AND SUPPORTING URBAN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, TREE PLANTING AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN TECHNIQUES FOR GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE TO RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS BRING AFFORDABLE PRODUCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION.Expenses $3,310,764 · revenue $558,201
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1596291
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,035,127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,216,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,168,836 | $3,785,420 | $12,035,127 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,349,920 | $2,676,119 | $12,773,421 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,768,449 | $2,484,004 | $12,701,775 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about CAPITAL ROOTS INC
- What is the EIN of CAPITAL ROOTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAPITAL ROOTS INC is 14-1596291.
- Is CAPITAL ROOTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to CAPITAL ROOTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAPITAL ROOTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CAPITAL ROOTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAPITAL ROOTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CAPITAL ROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMY KLEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAPITAL ROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,999 (AMY KLEIN, CEO).
- How much revenue does CAPITAL ROOTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,168,836, expenses of $3,785,420 and total assets of $12,035,127 at year end.
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