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EIN 82-4241543

Just Roots Just Roots Chicago

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
Description
Just Roots Chicago collaborates with communities to develop and expand access to local, sustainably grown food. During five years of operation, the organization has built two sustainable urban farms and currently produces over 30,000 pounds of produce per year. The location of this nonprofit is in Chicago, IL.
Also known as...
Just Roots Chicago
Total revenues
$502,846
2023
Total expenses
$457,522
2023
Total assets
$407,787
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Just Roots Just Roots Chicago

Just Roots works in collaboration with communities to develop and expand access to local, sustainable grown food. In five years of operration, justroots has built two sustainable urban farms and currently produces over 30,000 pounds of produce/year. The farms are utilized to facilitate free educational programs, volunterer opportunities, and community building events for over 1,500 community members on annual basis.

Who funds Just Roots Just Roots Chicago

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustTechnical Support for Urban Agriculture Projects on Chicago'S Near South Side, From the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust.$75,000
The Joyce FoundationMission Fund$50,000
Donors ForumCapacity Building/general Support$40,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Just Roots Just Roots Chicago

NameTitleCompensation
Sean RuaneOperations and Development Director$0
Celie DavisPrograms and Partnerships Director
Peter WawireDirector Social Care, Saint James
Cinnamon SanchezFarm Operations Manager
Jess TangPrograms Manager
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Just Roots Just Roots Chicago

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$379,271
Program services$109,185
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$13,136
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,254
Total revenues$502,846

Form 990s for Just Roots Just Roots Chicago

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-08-09990View PDF
2019-122020-09-23990View PDF
2018-122019-11-05990View PDF

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Data update history
December 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Joyce Foundation
January 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Food banksFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2936 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Website URL
justrootschicago.org/ 
Phone
(815) 931-1743
IRS details
EIN
82-4241543
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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