From public IRS filings
ROOTS RISING INC
PITTSFIELD, MA · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Mission
ROOTS RISING IS AN AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH FOOD AND FARMING. THE VISION IS TO LIFT UP TEENS AS COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS AND TO STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF MEANINGFUL WORK.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.2M
Total expenses
$660K
Total assets
$1.8M
Program expense ratio
5891%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds ROOTS RISING INC
$518K in foundation grants on record from 13 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $225K | 1 |
| Point32health Foundation | $90K | 3 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | $54K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $51K | 1 |
| Berkshire United Way | $30K | 1 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $15K | 1 |
| Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative | $5K | 1 |
Leadership
JESSICA VECCHIA — EXEC DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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