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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1590387

COMMON ROOTS FARM

Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Financials

$431K$237K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMON ROOTS FARM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$430,857$237,341$193,516$1,358,300$2,667$1,355,633
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$360,481
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$34,525
Net income from fundraising events
$2,414
Net income from sales of inventory
$33,437
Other revenue
$35,851

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,000
Other salaries and wages
$85,618
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$143,997
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,425
Accounting fees
$17,188
Occupancy
$6,194
Depreciation
$7,049
Program services (functional)
$191,932
Management and general (functional)
$40,016
Fundraising (functional)
$5,393

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,154,270
Total assets, end of year
$1,358,300
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,667
Net assets, end of year
$1,355,633
Land, buildings and equipment
$25,089
Publicly traded securities
$805,011
Net assets without donor restrictions
$979,988
Net assets with donor restrictions
$375,645
Gross receipts
$437,527
Employees
7
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEIDI CARTANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$40,000
JANIE WHITEFORDBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LINDSAY DYESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
IGOR SMELYANSKYTREASURER - RESIGNED 3.25
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DANI GRAHAMTREASURER - MAY 2025
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DONNA CALAMEAT-LARGE
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 GOLF CLUB DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-2124
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
526 View Street, Mountain View CA 94041
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEIDI CARTAN, 301 GOLF CLUB DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Leslie Berring, 2418 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA 94708
Signed the 990
HEIDI CARTAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(408) 210-2030
Return prepared by
BOMAN ACCOUNTING GROUP INC

Mission

TO PROVIDE FARM-BASED EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING OF AN URBAN FARM.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMON ROOTS FARM'S MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD, BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT SUSTAIN EVERYONE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY OPERATING A PRODUCTION FARM GROWING 25+ FOOD CROPS AND 30+ FLOWER VARIETIES FOR SALE DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC. WE OFFER INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, HOST EDUCATIONAL FARM-BASED WORK DAYS, AND HOST SOCIAL EVENTS TO HELP BREAK THE ISOLATION SO COMMON TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OUR SALES OUTLETS INCLUDE A FARM SHARE/COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE SUBSCRIPTION (CSA) PROGRAM, A FARM STAND, WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION OF SHELF-STABLE PRODUCTS.IN OUR MOST RECENT SEASON WE EMPLOYED TWO YOUNG MEN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED INTERNSHIPS WITH COMMON ROOTS. WE PROVIDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 200 PEOPLE, WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR FARM OPERATION. WE OFFERED REGULAR, WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT OUR FARM SEASON. OUR VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF OUR PRODUCTION, INCLUDING WORKING IN OUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE GREENHOUSE TO PROPAGATE SEEDS AS WELL AS PLANTING, TENDING, HARVESTING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND FLOWER CROPS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ASSIST WITH FLOWER BOUQUET MAKING. WE HOSTED GROUPS FROM THREE OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO CAME TO USE OUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAISED BED GARDEN WEEKLY, AND THEY SERVED 10-25 INDIVIDUALS EACH.WE HAVE INCREASED OUR STAFF TO INCLUDE A VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR WHO CONNECTS DIRECTLY WITH VOLUNTEERS, OFFERING THEM ORIENTATION AND TRAINING AS WELL AS SCHEDULING OF THEIR VOLUNTEER TIME AT THE FARM. WE CONTINUED TO SERVE 15-20 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARRIVE WEEKLY THROUGHOUT OUR PRODUCTION SEASON TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR MARKET FARMING OPERATION.TWICE WEEKLY COMMON ROOTS SUPPORTS LOCAL POST SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO COME TO THE FARM TO LEARN BEGINNING VOCATIONAL SKILLS, INCLUDING HOW TO BE READY FOR A JOB, HOW TO COMPLETE A TIMESHEET, AND HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS OF A SUPERVISOR WHEN UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED WITH ANY GIVEN TASK. THE FARM ALSO REGULARLY RESPONDS TO REQUESTS FOR FIELD TRIPS FOR YOUNGER PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO LIVE WITH DISABILITIES AND ARE IN SPECIAL DAY CLASSES. THESE CHILDREN ATTEND THE FARM WITH THEIR PARENTS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS AND AIDES TO EXPERIENCE OUR FARM, VISIT OUR ANIMALS, AND ENJOY OUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PICNIC AREA. WE ALSO ENGAGED 15-30 VOLUNTEERS EACH MONTH, HOSTING WORKDAYS ON THE FARM. DURING OUR MONTHLY WEEKEND WORKDAYS VOLUNTEERS ACCOMPLISH NUMEROUS FARM IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS STAINING OUR CHICKEN COOPS, REPAIRING SHEEP PENS, FILLING ACCESSIBLE RAISED BEDS WITH POTTING SPOIL, AND IMPROVING THE FARM'S GREENHOUSE AND ADJACENT OUTDOOR PLANT AREA USED FOR PROPAGATION AND PLANT SALE. THE FARM INCREASED ITS VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION AND ADDED PRODUCTS TO OUR LINE. THE FARM'S VOLUNTEERS SUCCESSFULLY PRODUCED FOOD AND FLOWERS, FOR WEEKLY SHARES, TO OVER 50 CUSTOMERS IN OUR 2024-25 SEASON.
    Expenses $191,932 · revenue $33,437

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1590387
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J22)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,358,300
Income (IRS master file)
$437,527

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$481,029$219,433$1,126,179IRS
990June 2022$536,882$251,212$864,661IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Leslie Berring
June 30, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 COMMON ROOTS FARM

What is the EIN of COMMON ROOTS FARM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMON ROOTS FARM is 47-1590387.
Is COMMON ROOTS FARM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to COMMON ROOTS FARM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMON ROOTS FARM 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 COMMON ROOTS FARM 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 COMMON ROOTS FARM 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 COMMON ROOTS FARM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEIDI CARTAN.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMON ROOTS FARM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (HEIDI CARTAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does COMMON ROOTS FARM have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $430,857, expenses of $237,341 and total assets of $1,358,300 at year end.

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