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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2540961

ROOTED INC

Tax-exempt · MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Financials

$58K$58K2024$47K$54K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROOTED INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$47,075$53,769-$6,694$1,011–$1,011
December 31, 2024990-EZ$57,800$57,694$106$7,705–$7,705
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,075
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,250
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,089
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$51,089
Printing, publications and postage
$430
Program services (functional)
$53,768

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,705
Total assets, end of year
$1,011
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$1,011
Cash, savings and investments
$1,011
Gross receipts
$47,075

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL FRANKLINPRESIDENT40$25,545
ESTHER FRANKLINVICE PRESIDENT40$22,544
JOHN A FRANKLINTREASURER, SECY1$0
REV PERCY BURNSDIRECTOR0$0
GERRY EDWARDSDIRECTOR0$0
CHRIS BOYDDIRECTOR0$0
MELANIE BOYDDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL FRANKLINPRESIDENT40$28,750
ESTHER FRANKLINVICE PRESIDENT40$28,749
JOHN A FRANKLINTREASURER, SECY1$0
REV PERCY BURNSDIRECTOR0$0
GERRY EDWARDSDIRECTOR0$0
CHRIS BOYDDIRECTOR0$0
MELANIE BOYDDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
608 STANHOPE LN, MATTHEWS, NC 28105-1513
In care of
% JOHN A FRANKLIN
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
608 STANHOPE LANE, MATTHEWS NC 28105
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
JOHN A FRANKLIN, 608 STANHOPE LANE, MATTHEWS NC 28105
Signed the 990-EZ
JOHN A FRANKLIN, TREASURER
Phone
(704) 845-1195
Return prepared by
FRANKLIN & FRANKLIN PA

Mission

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING & LEADERSHIP

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTTHROUGH SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAMS, PERSONAL MENTORING AND GENERALLY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH GOD.
    Expenses $53,768 · grants $2,250

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for ROOTED INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-2540961
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
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,011
Income (IRS master file)
$47,075

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$47,075$53,769$1,011XML
990-EZDecember 2024$57,800$57,694$7,705XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: JOHN A FRANKLIN
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: JOHN A FRANKLIN
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: JOHN A FRANKLIN
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: JOHN A FRANKLIN
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 20-2540961).

Questions about ROOTED INC

What is the EIN of ROOTED INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTED INC is 20-2540961.
Is ROOTED INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to ROOTED INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROOTED INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ROOTED INC 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 ROOTED INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ROOTED INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names JOHN A FRANKLIN.
Who are the officers and directors of ROOTED INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,545 (MICHAEL FRANKLIN, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does ROOTED INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $47,075, expenses of $53,769 and total assets of $1,011 at year end.

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