Nonprofit · EIN 22-0990667
THE ROOT CELLAR
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,429,030 | $1,252,111 | $176,919 | $3,265,934 | $1,503,128 | $1,762,806 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $787,389 | $1,010,115 | -$222,726 | $1,613,673 | $27,786 | $1,585,887 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,182,540
- Program service revenue
- $12,676
- Investment income
- $86
- Net rental income
- $187,004
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,451
- Other revenue
- $233,728
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,656
- Other salaries and wages
- $359,085
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $535,817
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $42,332
- Travel
- $19,590
- Depreciation
- $91,594
- Program services (functional)
- $924,924
- Management and general (functional)
- $235,141
- Fundraising (functional)
- $92,046
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,613,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,265,934
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,503,128
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,762,806
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,032,156
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,762,806
- Gross receipts
- $1,473,761
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 337
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL FURROW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,655 | $13,600 |
| SCOTT FURR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $13,600 |
| STEVE WHITING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK ELLIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MAILHOT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASON GIROUX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON DOSKISKIL | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMON STROUD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHEAL MCCLELLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL FURROW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,750 | $11,981 |
| STEVE WHITING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK ELLIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MAILHOT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA KELLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASON GIROUX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FURR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON DOSKISKIL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMON STROUD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 94 WASHINGTON AVE, PORTLAND, ME 04101-2630
- In care of
- % DATARITE OF ME
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT FURR, 94 WASHINGTON AVENUE, PORTLAND, ME 04101
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT FURR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (207) 774-3197
- Website
- WWW.THEROOTCELLAR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AUSTIN ASSOCIATES PA CPA'S
Mission
TO ENGAGE NEIGHBORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO CULTIVATE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS AS PART OF GOD'S KINGDOM.
Program accomplishments
- THE ROOT CELLAR PROVIDES A CHEMICAL FREE FAMILY ORIENTED COMMUNITY CENTER FOR INNER CITY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, DENTAL CLINICS AND FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS.Expenses $924,924 · revenue $18,949
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-0990667
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,265,934
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,473,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,429,030 | $1,252,111 | $3,265,934 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $787,389 | $1,010,115 | $1,613,673 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $1,007,340 | $1,028,832 | $1,849,470 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 22-0990667).
Questions about THE ROOT CELLAR
- What is the EIN of THE ROOT CELLAR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ROOT CELLAR is 22-0990667.
- Is THE ROOT CELLAR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to THE ROOT CELLAR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ROOT CELLAR 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 THE ROOT CELLAR due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ROOT CELLAR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE ROOT CELLAR?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names SCOTT FURR.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ROOT CELLAR?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,655 (JOEL FURROW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE ROOT CELLAR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,429,030, expenses of $1,252,111 and total assets of $3,265,934 at year end.
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