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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2564107

GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Financials

$117K$134K2023$271K$199K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$271,201$198,900$72,301$162,275$0$162,275
December 31, 2023990$117,198$134,174-$16,976$89,974$0$89,974
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$271,201
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,076
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$22,125
Travel
$2,915
Program services (functional)
$190,770
Management and general (functional)
$8,130

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$89,974
Total assets, end of year
$162,275
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$162,275
Gross receipts
$271,201
Employees
0
Year formed
2011
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANICE JOHNSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Olivia AffusoSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LISA MAXWELL-ANEKWETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
MONA SCOTT YOUNGCHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director
20$0
FAY GIBSONTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANICE JOHNSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Olivia AffusoSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LISA MAXWELL-ANEKWETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
MONA SCOTT YOUNGCHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director
20$0
FAY GIBSONTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
272 SAINT CLOUD AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052-2521
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
272 ST CLOUD AVENUE, WEST ORANGE NJ 07052
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
JANICE JOHNSON, 272 ST CLOUD AVENUE, WEST ORANGE NJ 07052
Signed the 990
LISA MAXWELL-ANEKWE, Treasurer
Phone
(917) 273-9195
Return prepared by
Dinowitz & Bove CPAs

Mission

To create a world where all girls grow up to be healthy women

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Give Thanks Campaign - provide meals for food insecure families during Thanksgiving
    Expenses $55,375 · revenue $23,164
  • Read Across Jamaica
    Expenses $47,639 · revenue $16,343
  • Emergency Care
    Expenses $30,495
  • Educational Program - Civics in Color
    Expenses $26,268
  • GBLUFS - Black Land Use and Food Supply Girl Leadership
    Expenses $22,016 · revenue $30,000
  • Roots Rock Run, SGS Branches & Leaves
    Expenses $4,560 · revenue $2,436
  • 1000 Black Girl Books
    Expenses $3,028
  • Menstrual Equity/Period Poverty
    Expenses $1,389

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2564107
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Organization supporting a government college or university
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$162,275
Income (IRS master file)
$271,201

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$271,201$198,900$162,275IRS
990December 2023$117,198$134,174$89,974XML
990December 2022$102,195$153,687$106,950IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: JANICE JOHNSON
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-2564107).

Questions about GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is 45-2564107.
Is GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2011 names JANICE JOHNSON.
Who are the officers and directors of GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $271,201, expenses of $198,900 and total assets of $162,275 at year end.

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