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Nonprofit · EIN 39-2678505

BEAR ROOTS

Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80302

Financials

$1.1M$662K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEAR ROOTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,081,561$661,593$419,968$419,968$0$419,968
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,081,561
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,733
Program services (functional)
$655,860
Management and general (functional)
$5,733

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$419,968
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$419,968
Gross receipts
$1,081,561
Employees
0
Volunteers
246
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daniel P CarusoChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Dave KennedyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Tom ScharfDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jason MendelsonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Chiara BertiDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Amy NackDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Sabrina SayeedDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Emily ReadSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
Cody MooreTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1637 PEARL ST STE 201, BOULDER, CO 80302-5447
In care of
% JENNIFER CONNELLY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Daniel P Caruso, 1637 Pearl Street Suite 201, Boulder, CO 80302
Signed the 990
Daniel P Caruso, Chairman
Phone
(814) 441-0049
Return prepared by
Ocorian Services US LLC

Mission

To immerse Boulder in a city-wide convergence of music, art, and technology, providing a dynamic platform for emerging talent. The corporation aims to inspire discovery, drive economic and cultural impact, and celebrate Boulder's creative spirit.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • To immerse Boulder in a city-wide convergence of music, art, and technology, providing a dynamic platform for emerging talent. The corporation aims to inspire discovery, drive economic and cultural impact, and celebrate Boulder's creative spirit.
  • Boulder Roots Music Festival
    Expenses $655,860

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
39-2678505
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$419,968
Income (IRS master file)
$1,081,561

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,081,561$661,593$419,968IRS

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 39-2678505).

Questions about BEAR ROOTS

What is the EIN of BEAR ROOTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEAR ROOTS is 39-2678505.
Is BEAR ROOTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to BEAR ROOTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEAR 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 BEAR 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 BEAR 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 BEAR ROOTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Daniel P Caruso.
Who are the officers and directors of BEAR ROOTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BEAR ROOTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,081,561, expenses of $661,593 and total assets of $419,968 at year end.

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