Food Roots

Organization Overview

Food Roots is located in Tillamook, OR. The organization was established in 2007. 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 06/2021, Food Roots employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food 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 06/2021, Food Roots generated $587.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $459.1k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.0% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO GROW A ROBUST AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, FARMER AND ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT, AND INCREASING ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FARM AND FOOD BUSINESS SUPPORT ADMINISTER AND MANAGE THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS (IDA) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SKILLS TRAINING AND MATCHED SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TO LOCAL FARM AND FOOD-BASED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS. OPERATE THE FARMTABLE LOCAL FOOD STOREFRONT IN DOWNTOWN TILLAMOOK, WHICH PROVIDES LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS AND AREA CONSUMERS TILLAMOOK'S ONLY FOOD OUTLET DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO NORTH COAST-GROWN AND PRODUCED FOOD PRODUCTS.


LOCAL FOOD PROGRAMS PROVIDE SNAP ACCEPTANCE AND A MATCHING INCENTIVE PROGRAM AT FOOD ROOTS FARMTABLE LOCAL FOOD STOREFRONT THAT PROVIDES INCREASED ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD FOR ADULTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FREE LOCAL FOOD BOXES FROM FARMTABLE STOREFRONT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED. PROVIDE GARDENING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.


FARM TO SCHOOL PROVIDE FARM TO SCHOOL AND GARDEN-BASED EDUCATIONAL LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES AT MUTLIPLE SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT TILLAMOOK COUNTY, IMPACTING OVER 1,000 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FARM FIELD TRIPS, CLASSROOM FARMER VISITS, LOCAL PRODUCE TASTING TABLES, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS. ALSO ASSIST SCHOOLS WITH LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT EFFORTS AND SCHOOL GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Melissa Gehrkens
Secretary
$0
Melissa Carlson-Swanson
Chair
$0
Nanette Sheldon
Treasurer
$0
Heidi Luquette
Vice Chair
$0
Kayleigh Hillert
Director
$0
Linda Mcneill
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$5,835
Related organizations$0
Government grants $90,126
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$275,798
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$371,759
Total Program Service Revenue$215,138
Investment income $445
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 $587,342

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Food Roots has recieved totaling $62,747.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: Human Services

$27,500
Robert D And Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM

$10,000
Juan Young Trust

Lake Oswego, OR

PURPOSE: FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM

$8,000
The Stimson-Miller Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,500
Community And Shelter Assist Corp

Sherwood, OR

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL LITERACY/CASE MANAGEMENT

$6,695
Roundhouse Foundation Irrv Charitable Tr

Sisters, OR

PURPOSE: NATURALIST LEARNING KITS FOR TILLAMOOK COUNTY

$2,500
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