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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3245199

ROOTED IN HOPE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LAS VEGAS, NV 89117

Financials

$126K$66K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROOTED IN HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$125,950$65,733$60,217$60,217$0$60,217
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$125,950
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$51,981
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$500
Printing, publications and postage
$1,949
Other expenses
$11,303
Program services (functional)
$60,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$60,217
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$60,217
Cash, savings and investments
$60,217
Gross receipts
$125,950

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Catherine RodgersPresident40$0
Kathryn EmickExecutive Director, Treasurer, Secretary10$0
Jennifer EmickVice President3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2068 SCENIC SUNRISE DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117-7260
In care of
% CATHERINE RODGERS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
2068 Scenic Sunrise Dr, Las Vegas NV 89117
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Kathryn Emick, 2068 Scenic Sunrise Dr, Las Vegas NV 89117
Signed the 990-EZ
Kathryn Emick, Executive Director, Treasurer
Phone
(408) 427-6376

Mission

Rooted In Hope focuses on environmental conservation and community development, with a specific focus on rural areas. Our primary activities support reforestation, habitat preservation, access to clean water/water conservation, rural economic development, food security, and environmental education.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Chipop Womens Group Projects (Guatemala) - Rooted In Hope is supporting rural community development for a womens group in the highlands of Guatemala. The project includes tree-planting of native fruit-bearing trees, donation of chickens, pigs, and feed for economic development, and the donation of water filters to aid in access to clean water. The project supported approximately 30 families.
    Expenses $21,921 · grants $12,283
  • Aberdare Tree Planting (Kenya) - Support for reforestation efforts in the Aberdare National Park in partnership with Kenya Wildlife Service; program expenses include purchase of tree seedlings, local labor to raise seedlings, dig holes, and plant trees, and travel costs for Rooted In Hope volunteers to conduct onsite visit. We planted approximately 6,500 trees.
    Expenses $17,207 · grants $16,106
  • Sister-School Program / Baraka Library (Kenya) - This program supports rural community development and conservation education for students in Kenya. Rooted In Hope is sponsoring a new library at the Baraka Childrens Home and also connects students in rural Kenya with sister-schools in the United States to foster cross-cultural engagement. Total students supported is approximately 250.
    Expenses $8,602 · grants $8,602
  • Kenya Women's Group program: Donation of chickens to promote rural economic development and income generation activities. We supported 43 women across three women's groups.
    Expenses $8,166 · grants $8,166
  • Southern Oregon Conservation: Donations to support local environmental restoration and conservation activities in Southern Oregon.
    Expenses $4,104 · grants $4,104

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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-N for ROOTED IN HOPE

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

IRS record

EIN
27-3245199
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
August 8, 2022
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Kathryn Emick
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$125,950$65,733$60,217XML
990-N for 2017
Officer: Kathryn Emick
December 31, 2017≤ $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 27-3245199).

Questions about ROOTED IN HOPE

What is the EIN of ROOTED IN HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTED IN HOPE is 27-3245199.
Is ROOTED IN HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
Are donations to ROOTED IN HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROOTED IN HOPE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ROOTED IN HOPE 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 IN HOPE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ROOTED IN HOPE?
The 990-N for 2025 names Kathryn Emick.
Who are the officers and directors of ROOTED IN HOPE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ROOTED IN HOPE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $125,950, expenses of $65,733 and total assets of $60,217 at year end.

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