Nonprofit · EIN 87-1766092
GRASSROOTS CONNECT
Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $203,582 | $134,974 | $68,608 | $124,302 | $0 | $124,302 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $191,596
- Program service revenue
- $11,899
- Investment income
- $87
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,545
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,650
- Other salaries and wages
- $38,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,300
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,168
- Accounting fees
- $640
- Occupancy
- $8,344
- Travel
- $5,538
- Program services (functional)
- $127,701
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,273
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,694
- Total assets, end of year
- $124,302
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $124,302
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $124,302
- Gross receipts
- $203,582
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hsu | Secretary Officer | 5 | $1,050 |
| Jessica Gladis | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Brown | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Fisette | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1711 WILLAMETTE ST STE 301 PMB 136, EUGENE, OR 97401-4593
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1711 Willamette St Ste 301 PMB 136, Eugene OR 97401
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Elizabeth Brown, 1711 Willamette St Ste 301 PMB 136, Eugene, OR 97401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Robert Fisette, 1711 Willamette St Ste 301 PMB 310, Eugene OR 97401
- Signed the 990
- Robert Fisette, Treasurer
- Phone
- (541) 515-2555
Mission
Grassroots Connect works to support and strengthen the capacity of locally-based, community social justice projects.
Program accomplishments
- Shelter Now! builds and facilitates the distribution of shelter for unhoused people in Eugene, Oregon. In 2024, tiny homes were built and placed at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene that now house several individuals on the property.Expenses $38,615 · revenue $70,000
- Oregon Community Asylum Network (OCAN) provides material support to asylum seekers in Lane County, Oregon. In 2024, OCAN continues to provide material support for asylum applicants in the form of rent support, travel support, support for application fees for work permits and other documents, child care, and other forms of direct assistance.Expenses $32,886 · grants $10,525 · revenue $49,488
- Apokalypsis works to replace cultures of separation with cultures of connection, while emphasizing personal responsibility. in 2024, Apokalypsis provided classes and workshops for hundreds of community members in Eugene, hosted regular "Crockpot Convos" to build community over food, and expanded the range of offerings to include a number of new workshops.Expenses $21,129 · grants $500 · revenue $37,497
- Other sponsored projects include Almaden Co-op (a nascent cooperative housing project), DesiFest (South Asian cultural festival), Neighborlink (supporting neighbors with direct services and survival supplies), People's Fall Fest (a community gathering of organizations that provide services and supports), and Share Fair (a free market for those in need).Expenses $35,071 · grants $2,520 · revenue $46,589
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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1766092
- 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)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $124,302
- Income (IRS master file)
- $203,582
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $203,582 | $134,974 | $124,302 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Robert Fisette | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Zachary Star-MacMillan | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Elizabeth Brown | 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 87-1766092).
Questions about GRASSROOTS CONNECT
- What is the EIN of GRASSROOTS CONNECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRASSROOTS CONNECT is 87-1766092.
- Is GRASSROOTS CONNECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to GRASSROOTS CONNECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRASSROOTS CONNECT 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 CONNECT 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 CONNECT 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 CONNECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Elizabeth Brown.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRASSROOTS CONNECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,050 (Michelle Hsu, Secretary).
- How much revenue does GRASSROOTS CONNECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $203,582, expenses of $134,974 and total assets of $124,302 at year end.
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