Nonprofit · EIN 82-1454431
TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $411,243 | $391,423 | $19,820 | $176,135 | $28,521 | $147,614 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $179,531 | $226,552 | -$47,021 | $201,747 | $73,953 | $127,794 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $386,153
- of which government grants
- $307,531
- Program service revenue
- $25,024
- Investment income
- $66
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $246,440
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $287,382
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,721
- Travel
- $4,081
- Program services (functional)
- $296,475
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,948
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $201,747
- Total assets, end of year
- $176,135
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,521
- Net assets, end of year
- $147,614
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $147,614
- Gross receipts
- $411,243
- Employees
- 40
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE BENWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MADELAINE BRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KRISTIN HOCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LESLIE KNOX | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AMBER POWERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NICOLE VIGGIANO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE BENWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MADELAINE BRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTIN HOCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LESLIE KNOW | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AMBER POWERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 FIRST ST UNIT B, ROCHESTER, NY 14605-2423
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 20 First Street, Rochester NY 14605
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NATHANIEL MICH
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Leslie Knox, 42 Isabelle Street, Rochester NY 14606
- Signed the 990
- NICOLE VIGGIANO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (585) 353-4925
- Website
- taprootcollective.org
- Return prepared by
- BAILEY CARR CPAS PC
Mission
TAPROOT'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS THROUGH PROGRAMS, MATERIALS, AND POLICY,AND TO USE URBAN AGRICULTURE AS THE SETTING FOR HIGH QUALITY YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. OUR VISION IS A CITY OF ROCHESTER FILLED WITH THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS.
Program accomplishments
- TAPROOT WORKS WITH COMMUNITY GARDENS LOCATED ON VACANT LOTS AND AT SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, R CENTERS, FOOD PANTRIES, AND GRASSROOTS NONPROFITS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY GARDENERS TO FEED, BEAUTIFY, AND CONNECT WITH THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR GARDEN PROGRAM, THE COLLECTIVE, SUPPORTS OVER 70 COMMUNITY GARDENS A YEAR. THE SERVICES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, MATERIALS GIVEAWAYS, GARDEN PLANNING AND DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AND BACK-END SUPPORT WITH RESOURCE AND VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT, LAND ACCESS, AND STRATEGY. PARTICIPANTS IN OUR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - THE COMMUNITY FOOD TEAM - BUILD SKILLS IN GARDENING, LANDSCAPING, AND CARPENTRY IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOOD JUSTICE FRAMEWORK, WHILE BUILDING AND INSTALLING PROJECTS AT COMMUNITY GARDENS. WE HIRE 30-40 YOUTH INTERNS EACH YEAR FOR SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING SUPPORTIVE, LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH THAT PREPARE THEM TO REACH THEIR CAREER OR EDUCATIONAL GOALS.Expenses $296,475 · revenue $411,243
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 | Not 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
- 82-1454431
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $176,135
- Income (IRS master file)
- $411,243
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $411,243 | $391,423 | $176,135 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $179,531 | $226,552 | $201,747 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Leslie Knox | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lauren Caruso | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC
- What is the EIN of TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC is 82-1454431.
- Is TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TAPROOT COLLECTIVE 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 TAPROOT COLLECTIVE 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 TAPROOT COLLECTIVE 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 TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NATHANIEL MICH.
- Who are the officers and directors of TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TAPROOT COLLECTIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $411,243, expenses of $391,423 and total assets of $176,135 at year end.
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