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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2146598

ROOTS 2EMPOWER

Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02909

Financials

$264K$271K2023$353K$281K2024$398K$370K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROOTS 2EMPOWER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$398,079$369,920$28,159$309,075$7,786$301,289
December 31, 2024990$352,772$281,465$71,307$273,132$0$273,132
December 31, 2023990$264,441$271,168-$6,727$205,345$0$205,345
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$398,079
of which government grants
$2,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,083
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$271,417
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,297
Travel
$36
Depreciation
$11,517
Program services (functional)
$346,689
Management and general (functional)
$23,134
Fundraising (functional)
$97

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$273,132
Total assets, end of year
$309,075
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,786
Net assets, end of year
$301,289
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,759
Net assets without donor restrictions
$301,289
Gross receipts
$398,079
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
RI

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
Jackie Jackson-AskieBoard Advisor
Trustee or director
2$0
Darius HendersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
James MonteiroEmeritus
Trustee or director
2$0
Leaveine DamasBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jayelani HallBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
David HarrisBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nicole DiPaoloTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
32$72,770
Tarshire BattlePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
22$56,700
Everett PopeSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Jackie Jackson-AskieVice President
Trustee or director, Key employee
2$0
Justin ThomasDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Darius HendersonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
James MonteiroEmeritus
Former
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tarshire BattleDirector
Trustee or director
20$38,400
Nicole DipaoloTreasurer
Trustee or director
5$7,525
Everett PopeDirector
Trustee or director
5$150
James MonteiroDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Jackie JacksonDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Justin ThomasSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Darius HendersonDirector
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
166 VALLEY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909-2400
In care of
% TARSHIRE BATTLE
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
65 Valley St, Providence RI 02909
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Tarshire Battle, 166 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Tarshire Battle, 65 Valley St, Providence RI 02909
Signed the 990
Tashire Battle, CEO
Phone
(401) 696-8132
Return prepared by
The Balanced Act LLC

Mission

We foster an equitable, community-driven transition to a regenerative future through public education, skills-building, and environmental connection.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Over the reporting period, the organization strengthened regional partnerships, expanded educational programming, and advanced community-centered climate and environmental justice initiatives. Collaboration with the Health Equity Zones supported curriculum development and delivery of community workshops, including the Growing Healthy Food series, an Urban Forestry series, and training on pathways to becoming a community tree steward. These efforts increased resident knowledge of food systems, ecological stewardship, and local climate resilience strategies. Youth education and workforce development remained a central focus. A comprehensive curriculum was developed and implemented for the Green Futures STEAM Program, resulting in the launch of a 10-week paid summer program serving sixteen high school students. The program integrated environmental science, sustainability careers, and applied learning. Additionally, an all-year afterschool program at Shea High School provided instruction in eco-arts, herbal medicine, and climate change education, reinforcing interdisciplinary environmental literacy. Place-based education was further supported through programming on the history of food justice in partnership with Southside Community Land Trust, combined with eco-arts engagement to connect environmental learning with cultural expression. A partnership with another nonprofit expanded youth arts programming within the summer initiative, strengthening creative pathways for environmental storytelling and expression. At the policy and systems level, the organization advanced multiple climate justice initiatives. Through Driving Climate Resilience Through Community Empowerment, collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management supported the development and updating of climate mitigation planning focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollutants while centering engagement with low-income and disadvantaged communities. Regional energy justice leadership capacity expanded through the Offshore Wind Energy Justice Leadership Cohort in partnership with SouthCoast Wind. This initiative cultivated a network of community leaders equipped to serve as ambassadors for offshore wind energy justice. The cohort strengthened sustained community engagement in offshore wind development and supported equitable participation across local, state, and federal permitting processes. Through the Climate Ready Together initiative with the Providence Resilience Partnership, the organization led curriculum development, trained and supported facilitation teams, and facilitated a cohort, advancing community preparedness and participatory resilience planning. In partnership with a university on Pricing a Just Transition, the organization led interview and focus group recruitment, facilitated focus groups, and advised on equity and accessibility across project components. The tenant engagement phase is nearing completion, with additional interviews and focus groups conducted with workers and property owners. Food access and community health outcomes were strengthened through continued cultivation at the community garden, distributing fresh produce and herbs to approximately 200 individuals. These efforts advanced food sovereignty, supported household nutrition, and reinforced community-based environmental stewardship.
    Expenses $346,689 · revenue $342,779

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, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2146598
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$309,075
Income (IRS master file)
$398,079

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$398,079$369,920$309,075XML
990December 2024$352,772$281,465$273,132XML
990December 2023$264,441$271,168$205,345XML
990December 2022$238,155$69,135$212,072IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Tarshire Battle
December 31, 2021≤ $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 85-2146598).

Questions about ROOTS 2EMPOWER

What is the EIN of ROOTS 2EMPOWER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTS 2EMPOWER is 85-2146598.
Is ROOTS 2EMPOWER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to ROOTS 2EMPOWER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROOTS 2EMPOWER 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 ROOTS 2EMPOWER 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 ROOTS 2EMPOWER 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 ROOTS 2EMPOWER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tarshire Battle.
Who are the officers and directors of ROOTS 2EMPOWER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ROOTS 2EMPOWER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $398,079, expenses of $369,920 and total assets of $309,075 at year end.

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