Nonprofit · EIN 22-3671890
GLASSROOTS INC
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, NJ 07102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,676,835 | $1,544,493 | $132,342 | $3,292,292 | $432,050 | $2,860,242 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,105,031 | $1,481,283 | -$376,252 | $2,889,186 | $137,988 | $2,751,198 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,175,841
- of which government grants
- $133,890
- Program service revenue
- $290,044
- Investment income
- $71,949
- Net income from fundraising events
- $130,736
- Other revenue
- $139,001
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,583
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,727
- Other salaries and wages
- $629,254
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $857,687
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,338
- Accounting fees
- $42,951
- Occupancy
- $186,393
- Travel
- $7,245
- Depreciation
- $132,040
- Program services (functional)
- $1,157,902
- Management and general (functional)
- $156,395
- Fundraising (functional)
- $230,196
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,889,186
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,292,292
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $432,050
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,860,242
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $409,963
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,005,464
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,271,068
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,589,174
- Gross receipts
- $1,760,744
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL LOSOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,608 | $4,464 |
| LaTOYA A BATTLE-BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW COOMBS | BOARD MEMBER resigned 2/19/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JAFFA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GALEN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA LOWENBACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FILOMENA MACHLEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI-ANN BUTTERFIELD | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN PRESS | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SIMPSON | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER C TUCKER III | PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL LOSOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $104,800 | $3,928 |
| ROGER C TUCKER III | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JAFFA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FILOMENA MACHLEDER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN PRESS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI-ANN BUTTERFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GALEN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA LOWENBACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA A BATTLE-BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW COOMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 BLEEKER ST, NEWARK, NJ 07102-1903
- In care of
- % CAROL LOSOS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROL LOSOS, 10 BLEEKER STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07102
- Signed the 990
- CAROL LOSOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (973) 353-9555
- Website
- WWW.GLASSROOTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WILKIN & GUTTENPLAN PC
Mission
GLASSROOTS IGNITES AND BUILDS THE CREATIVE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF GREATER NEWARK, WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE GLASS ART EXPERIENCE.
Program accomplishments
- GLASSROOTS FELLOWSHIP: THE GLASSROOTS PETERS VALLEY FELLOWSHIP IS A FULLY FUNDED SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GREATER NEWARK'S YOUNG ADULTS. COMBINING TIME IN NEWARK AND AT PETERS VALLEY SCHOOL OF CRAFT, IT OFFERS INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS IN GLASSBLOWING, CERAMICS AND MORE. FELLOWS RECEIVE FREE TUITION, HOUSING, MEALS AND A STIPEND, GAINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES TO LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS. IN FYE 2025, 24 FELLOWS SPENT NEARLY 3,000 HOURS CREATING ART.Expenses $147,984 · revenue $147,984
- SCHOOL PROGRAMS: GLASSROOTS PROVIDES IMMERSIVE STEAM-BASED EDUCATION FOR GRADES 3 - 12 THROUGH ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS AND "ARTIST IN YOUR SCHOOL" RESIDENCES. ALIGNED WITH NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS, PROGRAMS COMBINE SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY WITH HANDS-ON GLASS ART, INCLUDING FLAMEWORKING, MOSAICS, AND ETCHING. THESE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE WORKSHOPS FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY, EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO MASTER UNIQUE ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES WHILE EXPLORING HISTORY AND SCIENCE.Expenses $85,100 · revenue $53,532
- YES: THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT (YES) PROGRAM IS A FREE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NEWARK AREA. IT USES HANDS-ON GLASS ART-MAKING (GLASSBLOWING, FUSING, FLAMEWORK) AS A FOUNDATION TO TEACH BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS. STUDENTS LEARN BASIC BUSINESS CONCEPTS, BUDGETING, MARKETING STRATEGIES, AND DEVELOP PRODUCTS LIKE JEWELRY AND STAINED GLASS, WHICH THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MARKET AND SELL. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $29,235 · revenue $5,145
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3671890
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O53)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,292,292
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,760,744
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,676,835 | $1,544,493 | $3,292,292 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,105,031 | $1,481,283 | $2,889,186 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,291,203 | $1,168,843 | $3,260,275 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,078,025 | $987,681 | $2,953,448 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 22-3671890).
Questions about GLASSROOTS INC
- What is the EIN of GLASSROOTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GLASSROOTS INC is 22-3671890.
- Is GLASSROOTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to GLASSROOTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GLASSROOTS 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 GLASSROOTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GLASSROOTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GLASSROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROL LOSOS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GLASSROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,608 (CAROL LOSOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GLASSROOTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,676,835, expenses of $1,544,493 and total assets of $3,292,292 at year end.
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