Nonprofit · EIN 20-1788275
SHARING OUR ROOTS
Tax-exempt · NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,146,145 | $919,230 | $226,915 | $1,258,604 | $162,020 | $1,096,584 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $885,582 | $1,094,124 | -$208,542 | $1,578,973 | $709,304 | $869,669 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $855,573 | $1,050,601 | -$195,028 | $1,598,184 | $519,973 | $1,078,211 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,314,552
- of which government grants
- $494,917
- Program service revenue
- $43,121
- Investment income
- -$329,889
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$348,451
- Other revenue
- $118,361
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,546
- Other salaries and wages
- $355,779
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $497,699
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,129
- Accounting fees
- $56,808
- Occupancy
- $11,976
- Travel
- $3,639
- Depreciation
- $64,598
- Program services (functional)
- $609,356
- Management and general (functional)
- $252,664
- Fundraising (functional)
- $57,210
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,578,973
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,258,604
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $162,020
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,096,584
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $292,633
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $793,707
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $302,877
- Gross receipts
- $1,866,031
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS WATERS | INT. ED 9/24 Officer | 40 | $41,800 | $3,284 |
| DEREK MEYERS | ED SINCE 12/ Officer | 40 | $1,462 | $0 |
| ANNE HADDAD | TEMP ED 6/25 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA KEARNEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA ISABEL GABILONDO-SCHOLTZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIY EMERY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KANKO AKAKPOVI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAXIME GROEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON WILLS | MEMBER TIL 8 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY CASILLAS AGUIRRE | CO-EX DIR TI Officer | 40 | $58,496 | $5,684 |
| DAWN WEGSCHEID | CO-EX DIR TI Officer | 40 | $50,644 | $6,789 |
| CHRIS WATERS | INT. ED BEG Officer | 40 | $17,135 | $343 |
| KANKO AKAKPOVI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIY EMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA ISABEL GABILONDO-SCHOLZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAXIME GROEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HERNANDEZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA KEARNEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER KUCICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN O'HARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY CASILLA AGUIRRE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $72,288 | $6,562 |
| DAWN WEGSCHEID | OPERATIONS D Officer | 40 | $57,352 | $1,788 |
| KANKO AKAKPOVI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIA CRISTOFORO-HARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA ISABEL GABILONDO-SCHOLZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAXIME GROEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HERNANDEZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA KEARNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER KUCICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN O'HARA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNOR ROHWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4905 315TH ST W, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057-5275
- In care of
- % HEIDI ANDERSN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEREK MEYERS, 4905 315TH STREET W, NORTHFIELD, MN 550575275
- Signed the 990
- DEREK MEYERS, ED SINCE 12/25
- Phone
- (612) 879-7578
- Website
- SHARING-OUR-ROOTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARRINGTON LANGER & ASSOCIATES
Mission
TO ADVANCE A RESILIENT AGRICULTURE SYSTEM THAT DEMONSTRATES THE POWER TO HEAL OUR LANDS, NOURISH OUR COMMUNITIES AND PREPARE EMERGING FARMERS.
Program accomplishments
- CENTRAL FARM: SOR MANAGES 163-ACRES OF FARMLAND IN SE MN, OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SOIL AND WATER RESTORATION, SUPPORTING A COHORT OF BEGINNING FARMERS WITH LAND ACCESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE (E.G: IRRIGATION, LIVESTOCK FENCING, BARNS,PACKSHED ETC.)Expenses $264,403 · revenue $18,710
- COMMUNITY CONNECTORS: SOR EMPLOYS 1 FT AND 4 PT STAFF MEMBERS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY FOOD INSECURITY. TOGETHER THEY COORDINATE 7 NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS, SUPPORTING OVER 150 FAMILIES PRODUCING VEGETABLES FOR HOME CONSUMPTION. THE CONNECTORS ALSO WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS (E.G. FOODSHELVES) TO DO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS.Expenses $190,819 · revenue $13,503
- NATURAL LANDS: HABITAT IS RESTORED BY MANAGING INVASIVE PLANTS AND INSECTS AND PROTECTED THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. SOR MONITORS WILDLIFE THROUGH A GRANT AND CITIZEN SCIENCE EFFORT THAT ENGAGES STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS AT THE CENTRAL FARM.Expenses $154,134 · revenue $10,907
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 | 990 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
- 20-1788275
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,258,604
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,866,031
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,146,145 | $919,230 | $1,258,604 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $885,582 | $1,094,124 | $1,578,973 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $855,573 | $1,050,601 | $1,598,184 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $893,652 | $891,996 | $1,890,060 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 20-1788275).
Questions about SHARING OUR ROOTS
- What is the EIN of SHARING OUR ROOTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHARING OUR ROOTS is 20-1788275.
- Is SHARING OUR ROOTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to SHARING OUR ROOTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHARING OUR ROOTS 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 SHARING OUR ROOTS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHARING OUR ROOTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHARING OUR ROOTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEREK MEYERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHARING OUR ROOTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,800 (CHRIS WATERS, INT. ED 9/24).
- How much revenue does SHARING OUR ROOTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,146,145, expenses of $919,230 and total assets of $1,258,604 at year end.
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