Sharing Our Roots
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $855.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Northfield, MN
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-1788275
Organization Overview
Sharing Our Roots is located in Northfield, MN. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sharing Our Roots employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sharing Our Roots is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Sharing Our Roots generated $855.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE A RESILIENT AGRICULTURE SYSTEM THAT DEMONSTRATES THE POWER TO HEAL OUR LANDS, NOURISH OUR COMMUNITIES AND PREPARE EMERGING FARMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CENTRAL FARM: SOR MANAGES 100-ACRES OF FARMLAND IN SE MN, OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES LAND RESTORATION WORK THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, SUPPORTING A COHORT OF BEGINNING FARMERS WITH LAND ACCESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE (E.G: IRRIGATION, LIVESTOCK FENCING, BARNS, ETC.)
COMMUNITY CONNECTORS: SOR EMPLOYS 2 PT AND 2 FT STAFF TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY FOOD INSECURITY. TOGETHER THEY COORDINATE 6 NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS, SUPPORTING OVER 120 FAMILIES PRODUCING VEGETABLES FOR HOME CONSUMPTION. THE CONNECTORS ALSO WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS (E.G. FOODSHELVES) TO DO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS.
WILDLIFE COUNTS: SOR MONITORS WILDLIFE THROUGH A CITIZEN SCIENCE EFFORT THAT ENGAGES STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS AT THE CENTRAL FARM. WILDLIFE HABITAT IS ALSO RESTORED THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVES AND PROTECTED THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rocky Casilla Aguirre Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $72,288 |
Dawn Wegscheid Operations D | Officer | 40 | $57,352 |
Kanko Akakpovi Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwen Anderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Antonia Cristoforo-Hark Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Isabel Gabilondo-Scholz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $701,847 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $701,847 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $120,945 |
| Investment income | $23,396 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $855,573 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,350 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,191 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $386,907 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,413 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,708 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,780 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,952 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $136,303 |
| Advertising and promotion | $975 |
| Office expenses | $42,672 |
| Information technology | $1,905 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,722 |
| Travel | $5,007 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,497 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,304 |
| Insurance | $7,100 |
| All other expenses | $21,609 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,050,601 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $202,167 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $391,808 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $97,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,009 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $835,800 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $62,400 |
| Total assets | $1,598,184 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,622 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $399,025 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $62,326 |
| Total liabilities | $519,973 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $842,085 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $236,126 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,598,184 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sharing Our Roots has awarded $90,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
APPETITE FOR CHANGE INC PURPOSE: TO HELP PRIMARILY PEOPLE OF COLOR DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN PROFITABLE POULTRY, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE AND PERENNIAL CROP BUSINESSES. | $25,000 |
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO HELP PRIMARILY PEOPLE OF COLOR DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN PROFITABLE POULTRY, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE AND PERENNIAL CROP BUSINESSES. | $65,000 |