EIN 27-2143330

Schoolyard Roots

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To establish working gardens in and around tuscaloosa, Alabama that will increase access to fresh, locally grown produce and to educate the community about sustainablility and healthy eating.
Also known as...
Druid City Garden Project
Total revenues
$354,842
2022
Total expenses
$366,403
2022
Total assets
$280,054
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at Schoolyard Roots

To establish working gardens in and around tuscaloosa, Alabama that will increase access to fresh, locally grown produce and to educate the community about sustainablility and healthy eating

Who funds Schoolyard Roots

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Unfi FoundationAdvance Childhood Nutrition Education$15,000
The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaCharitable$12,000
The Malone Family FoundationGarden Curriculum, Nutrition Education, and Social Emotional Learning (Growing Gardens-Growing Minds)$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Schoolyard Roots

NameTitleCompensation
Nicole Gelb DugatExecutive Director
Sandie ChampionProgram Director
Kelly AllenOperations Manager
Kim IngramPresident$0
Fleta EdwardsPresident / Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Schoolyard Roots

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$200,786
Program services$159,059
Investment income and dividends$194
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-5,197
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$354,842

Form 990s for Schoolyard Roots

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Unfi Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Unfi Foundation
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutrition
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2374
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
Metro area
Tuscaloosa, AL
County
Tuscaloosa County, AL
Website URL
schoolyardroots.org/ 
Phone
(205) 553-5450
IRS details
EIN
27-2143330
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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