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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1788275

SHARING OUR ROOTS

Tax-exempt · NORTHFIELD, MN 55057

Financials

$856K$1.1M2023$886K$1.1M2024$1.1M$919K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHARING OUR ROOTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,146,145$919,230$226,915$1,258,604$162,020$1,096,584
December 31, 2024990$885,582$1,094,124-$208,542$1,578,973$709,304$869,669
December 31, 2023990$855,573$1,050,601-$195,028$1,598,184$519,973$1,078,211
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,314,552
of which government grants
$494,917
Program service revenue
$43,121
Investment income
-$329,889
Net gain from sales of assets
-$348,451
Other revenue
$118,361

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,546
Other salaries and wages
$355,779
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$497,699
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,129
Accounting fees
$56,808
Occupancy
$11,976
Travel
$3,639
Depreciation
$64,598
Program services (functional)
$609,356
Management and general (functional)
$252,664
Fundraising (functional)
$57,210

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,578,973
Total assets, end of year
$1,258,604
Total liabilities, end of year
$162,020
Net assets, end of year
$1,096,584
Land, buildings and equipment
$292,633
Net assets without donor restrictions
$793,707
Net assets with donor restrictions
$302,877
Gross receipts
$1,866,031
Employees
11
Volunteers
175
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRIS WATERSINT. ED 9/24
Officer
40$41,800$3,284
DEREK MEYERSED SINCE 12/
Officer
40$1,462$0
ANNE HADDADTEMP ED 6/25
Officer
40$0$0
VIRGINIA KEARNEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANA ISABEL GABILONDO-SCHOLTZVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GWEN ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MAGGIY EMERYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KANKO AKAKPOVIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAXIME GROENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AARON WILLSMEMBER TIL 8
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROCKY CASILLAS AGUIRRECO-EX DIR TI
Officer
40$58,496$5,684
DAWN WEGSCHEIDCO-EX DIR TI
Officer
40$50,644$6,789
CHRIS WATERSINT. ED BEG
Officer
40$17,135$343
KANKO AKAKPOVIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GWEN ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MAGGIY EMERYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANA ISABEL GABILONDO-SCHOLZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAXIME GROENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL HERNANDEZCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VIRGINIA KEARNEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALEXANDER KUCICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MEGAN O'HARABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROCKY CASILLA AGUIRREEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$72,288$6,562
DAWN WEGSCHEIDOPERATIONS D
Officer
40$57,352$1,788
KANKO AKAKPOVIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GWEN ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANTONIA CRISTOFORO-HARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANA ISABEL GABILONDO-SCHOLZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAXIME GROENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL HERNANDEZCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VIRGINIA KEARNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALEXANDER KUCICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MEGAN O'HARAVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CONNOR ROHWERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4905 315TH ST W, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057-5275
In care of
% HEIDI ANDERSN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DEREK MEYERS, 4905 315TH STREET W, NORTHFIELD, MN 550575275
Signed the 990
DEREK MEYERS, ED SINCE 12/25
Phone
(612) 879-7578
Return prepared by
HARRINGTON LANGER & ASSOCIATES

Mission

TO ADVANCE A RESILIENT AGRICULTURE SYSTEM THAT DEMONSTRATES THE POWER TO HEAL OUR LANDS, NOURISH OUR COMMUNITIES AND PREPARE EMERGING FARMERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CENTRAL FARM: SOR MANAGES 163-ACRES OF FARMLAND IN SE MN, OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SOIL AND WATER RESTORATION, SUPPORTING A COHORT OF BEGINNING FARMERS WITH LAND ACCESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE (E.G: IRRIGATION, LIVESTOCK FENCING, BARNS,PACKSHED ETC.)
    Expenses $264,403 · revenue $18,710
  • COMMUNITY CONNECTORS: SOR EMPLOYS 1 FT AND 4 PT STAFF MEMBERS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY FOOD INSECURITY. TOGETHER THEY COORDINATE 7 NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS, SUPPORTING OVER 150 FAMILIES PRODUCING VEGETABLES FOR HOME CONSUMPTION. THE CONNECTORS ALSO WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS (E.G. FOODSHELVES) TO DO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS.
    Expenses $190,819 · revenue $13,503
  • NATURAL LANDS: HABITAT IS RESTORED BY MANAGING INVASIVE PLANTS AND INSECTS AND PROTECTED THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. SOR MONITORS WILDLIFE THROUGH A GRANT AND CITIZEN SCIENCE EFFORT THAT ENGAGES STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS AT THE CENTRAL FARM.
    Expenses $154,134 · revenue $10,907

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1788275
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,258,604
Income (IRS master file)
$1,866,031

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,146,145$919,230$1,258,604XML
990December 2024$885,582$1,094,124$1,578,973XML
990December 2023$855,573$1,050,601$1,598,184XML
990December 2022$893,652$891,996$1,890,060IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1788275).

Questions about SHARING OUR ROOTS

What is the EIN of SHARING OUR ROOTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHARING OUR ROOTS is 20-1788275.
Is SHARING OUR ROOTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to SHARING OUR ROOTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHARING OUR ROOTS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SHARING OUR ROOTS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SHARING OUR ROOTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SHARING OUR ROOTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEREK MEYERS.
Who are the officers and directors of SHARING OUR ROOTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,800 (CHRIS WATERS, INT. ED 9/24).
How much revenue does SHARING OUR ROOTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,146,145, expenses of $919,230 and total assets of $1,258,604 at year end.

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