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EIN 27-2143330

Schoolyard Roots

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Tuscaloosa
State
Alabama
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
Description
Schoolyard Roots fosters hands-on learning through teaching gardens, engaging over 4,700 students in Tuscaloosa with food, nature, and sustainable practices.
Also known as...
Druid City Garden Project
Total revenues
$380,806
2023
Total expenses
$414,660
2023
Total assets
$237,082
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

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
BI-LO Holdings FoundationRomay Davis - Operational Support$10,000
The Malone Family FoundationGarden Curriculum, Nutrition Education, and Social Emotional Learning (Growing Gardens-Growing Minds)$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Schoolyard Roots

NameTitleCompensation
Nicole Gelb DugatExecutive Director
Sandie ChampionProgram Director
Kathy HarrisOperations Manager
Lindsey DealPresident$0
Fleta EdwardsPresident / Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Schoolyard Roots

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$208,414
Program services$175,879
Investment income and dividends$2,763
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-6,250
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$380,806

Form 990s for Schoolyard Roots

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 6, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Unfi Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Unfi Foundation
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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