Nonprofit · EIN 46-1579222
WHISPERING ROOTS
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68127
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,495,576 | $2,174,851 | -$679,275 | $1,211,112 | $843,007 | $368,105 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,532,499 | $2,745,639 | -$213,140 | $1,885,242 | $837,862 | $1,047,380 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,144,077
- of which government grants
- $61,641
- Program service revenue
- $369,349
- Investment income
- $12
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,905
- Other revenue
- -$17,862
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $119,730
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $590,862
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,006
- Occupancy
- $379,957
- Travel
- $4,647
- Depreciation
- $64,365
- Program services (functional)
- $1,989,336
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,755
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,760
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,885,242
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,211,112
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $843,007
- Net assets, end of year
- $368,105
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $334,548
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,645
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $350,460
- Gross receipts
- $1,543,402
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY FRIPP | DIRECTOR/CEO Trustee or director | 40 | $119,730 |
| SARAH WALDMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EDGAR HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM TREBBIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DALE GUBBELS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY FRIPP | DIRECTOR/CEO Trustee or director | 40 | $123,965 |
| SARAH WALDMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EDGAR HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF COLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM TREBBIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DALE GUBBELS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4104 S 90TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68127-1302
- In care of
- % GREGORY FRIPP
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 12418 S 79th Avenue, Papillion NE 68046
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GREGORY FRIPP, 4104 S 90TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68127
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Gregory Fripp, 12418 S 79th Avenue, Papillion NE 68046
- Signed the 990
- GREGORY FRIPP, CEO
- Phone
- (402) 305-2236
- Website
- www.whisperingroots.org
- Return prepared by
- HBE LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF WHISPERING ROOTS INC IS TO BRING HEALTHY FRESH FOOD, NUTRITION EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURE TECHNIQUES AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS LIVING IN URBAN AND RURAL SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- WHISPERING ROOTS INC USES AQUACULTURE, HYDROPONICS, AQUAPONICS AND URBAN AGRICULTURE TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD AND EXPOSE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO GREAT TASTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS THROUGH "HANDS ON" EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND GROWING ACTIVITIES.Expenses $231,162 · revenue $233
- Expenses $1,547,030 · revenue $357,899
- WHISPERING ROOTS INC PROVIDES CULINARY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS.Expenses $211,144 · revenue $11,260
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1579222
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,211,112
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,543,402
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,495,576 | $2,174,851 | $1,211,112 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,532,499 | $2,745,639 | $1,885,242 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,910,606 | $1,584,112 | $2,055,650 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Gregory Fripp | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 46-1579222).
Questions about WHISPERING ROOTS
- What is the EIN of WHISPERING ROOTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHISPERING ROOTS is 46-1579222.
- Is WHISPERING ROOTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to WHISPERING ROOTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHISPERING 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 WHISPERING ROOTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHISPERING ROOTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WHISPERING ROOTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GREGORY FRIPP.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHISPERING ROOTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,730 (GREGORY FRIPP, DIRECTOR/CEO).
- How much revenue does WHISPERING ROOTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,495,576, expenses of $2,174,851 and total assets of $1,211,112 at year end.
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