Just Roots
CHICAGO, IL · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Just Roots has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
JUST ROOTS CHICAGO WAS INCORPORATED AS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND ACCESS TO LOCAL, SUSTAINABLY GROWN FOOD. JUST ROOTS CHICAGO GROWN CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOOD WITH AND FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THOUGH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.JUST ROOTS CHICAGO FACILITATES HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO GROW FOOD SUSTAINABLY AND WORK TOWARDS LEADING A HEALTHIER LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION USES ITS TWO FARMS AS COMMUNITY BUILDING SPACES TO FORGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS THROUGH SHARED SPACE, EVENTS AND GOOD FOOD.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Just Roots
$1M in foundation grants on record from 22 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $255K | 3 |
| Forefront | $140K | 3 |
| Synchrony Foundation | $90K | 2 |
| Joyce Foundation | $75K | 2 |
| Illinois Stewardship Alliance | $70K | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $50K | 2 |
| Cpps Heritage Mission Fund | $45K | 2 |
| Chicago Food Policy Action Council | $40K | 1 |
| Big Green | $30K | 2 |
Leadership
TAMMY REED TRAN — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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