Nonprofit · EIN 47-1590387
COMMON ROOTS FARM
Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $430,857 | $237,341 | $193,516 | $1,358,300 | $2,667 | $1,355,633 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $396,434 | $370,355 | $26,079 | $1,154,270 | $2,684 | $1,151,586 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $481,029 | $219,433 | $261,596 | $1,126,179 | $645 | $1,125,534 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $536,882 | $251,212 | $285,670 | $864,661 | $735 | $863,926 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $360,481
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $34,525
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,414
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $33,437
- Other revenue
- $35,851
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $85,618
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $143,997
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,425
- Accounting fees
- $17,188
- Occupancy
- $6,194
- Depreciation
- $7,049
- Program services (functional)
- $191,932
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,016
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,393
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,154,270
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,358,300
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,667
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,355,633
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,089
- Publicly traded securities
- $805,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $979,988
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $375,645
- Gross receipts
- $437,527
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI CARTAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
| JANIE WHITEFORD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LINDSAY DYE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IGOR SMELYANSKY | TREASURER - RESIGNED 3.25 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DANI GRAHAM | TREASURER - MAY 2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DONNA CALAME | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI CARTAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $11,667 |
| MARIE JANE WHITEFORD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DONNA CALAME | AT-LARGE/TREASURER 3.26.24 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LINDSAY DYE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IGOR SMELYANSKY | TREASURER - RESIGNED 3.25.24 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANIE WHITEFORD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONNA CALAME | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LINDSAY DYE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| IGOR SMELYANSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HEIDI CARTAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANIE WHITEFORD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONNA CALAME | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LINDSAY DYE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HEIDI CARTAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 GOLF CLUB DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-2124
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 526 View Street, Mountain View CA 94041
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEIDI CARTAN, 301 GOLF CLUB DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Leslie Berring, 2418 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA 94708
- Signed the 990
- HEIDI CARTAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (408) 210-2030
- Website
- www.costanoacommons.org
- Return prepared by
- BOMAN ACCOUNTING GROUP INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-1590387 or by the name COMMON ROOTS FARM.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROVIDE FARM-BASED EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING OF AN URBAN FARM.
Program accomplishments
- COMMON ROOTS FARM'S MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD, BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT SUSTAIN EVERYONE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY OPERATING A PRODUCTION FARM GROWING 25+ FOOD CROPS AND 30+ FLOWER VARIETIES FOR SALE DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC. WE OFFER INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, HOST EDUCATIONAL FARM-BASED WORK DAYS, AND HOST SOCIAL EVENTS TO HELP BREAK THE ISOLATION SO COMMON TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OUR SALES OUTLETS INCLUDE A FARM SHARE/COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE SUBSCRIPTION (CSA) PROGRAM, A FARM STAND, WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION OF SHELF-STABLE PRODUCTS.IN OUR MOST RECENT SEASON WE EMPLOYED TWO YOUNG MEN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED INTERNSHIPS WITH COMMON ROOTS. WE PROVIDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 200 PEOPLE, WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR FARM OPERATION. WE OFFERED REGULAR, WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT OUR FARM SEASON. OUR VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF OUR PRODUCTION, INCLUDING WORKING IN OUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE GREENHOUSE TO PROPAGATE SEEDS AS WELL AS PLANTING, TENDING, HARVESTING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND FLOWER CROPS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ASSIST WITH FLOWER BOUQUET MAKING. WE HOSTED GROUPS FROM THREE OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO CAME TO USE OUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAISED BED GARDEN WEEKLY, AND THEY SERVED 10-25 INDIVIDUALS EACH.WE HAVE INCREASED OUR STAFF TO INCLUDE A VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR WHO CONNECTS DIRECTLY WITH VOLUNTEERS, OFFERING THEM ORIENTATION AND TRAINING AS WELL AS SCHEDULING OF THEIR VOLUNTEER TIME AT THE FARM. WE CONTINUED TO SERVE 15-20 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARRIVE WEEKLY THROUGHOUT OUR PRODUCTION SEASON TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR MARKET FARMING OPERATION.TWICE WEEKLY COMMON ROOTS SUPPORTS LOCAL POST SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO COME TO THE FARM TO LEARN BEGINNING VOCATIONAL SKILLS, INCLUDING HOW TO BE READY FOR A JOB, HOW TO COMPLETE A TIMESHEET, AND HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS OF A SUPERVISOR WHEN UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED WITH ANY GIVEN TASK. THE FARM ALSO REGULARLY RESPONDS TO REQUESTS FOR FIELD TRIPS FOR YOUNGER PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO LIVE WITH DISABILITIES AND ARE IN SPECIAL DAY CLASSES. THESE CHILDREN ATTEND THE FARM WITH THEIR PARENTS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS AND AIDES TO EXPERIENCE OUR FARM, VISIT OUR ANIMALS, AND ENJOY OUR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PICNIC AREA. WE ALSO ENGAGED 15-30 VOLUNTEERS EACH MONTH, HOSTING WORKDAYS ON THE FARM. DURING OUR MONTHLY WEEKEND WORKDAYS VOLUNTEERS ACCOMPLISH NUMEROUS FARM IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS STAINING OUR CHICKEN COOPS, REPAIRING SHEEP PENS, FILLING ACCESSIBLE RAISED BEDS WITH POTTING SPOIL, AND IMPROVING THE FARM'S GREENHOUSE AND ADJACENT OUTDOOR PLANT AREA USED FOR PROPAGATION AND PLANT SALE. THE FARM INCREASED ITS VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION AND ADDED PRODUCTS TO OUR LINE. THE FARM'S VOLUNTEERS SUCCESSFULLY PRODUCED FOOD AND FLOWERS, FOR WEEKLY SHARES, TO OVER 50 CUSTOMERS IN OUR 2024-25 SEASON.Expenses $191,932 · revenue $33,437
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1590387
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,358,300
- Income (IRS master file)
- $437,527
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $430,857 | $237,341 | $1,358,300 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $396,434 | $370,355 | $1,154,270 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $481,029 | $219,433 | $1,126,179 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $536,882 | $251,212 | $864,661 | XML |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Leslie Berring | June 30, 2015 | ≤ $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 47-1590387).
Questions about COMMON ROOTS FARM
- What is the EIN of COMMON ROOTS FARM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMON ROOTS FARM is 47-1590387.
- Is COMMON ROOTS FARM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to COMMON ROOTS FARM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMON ROOTS FARM 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 COMMON ROOTS FARM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMON ROOTS FARM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMON ROOTS FARM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEIDI CARTAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMON ROOTS FARM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (HEIDI CARTAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COMMON ROOTS FARM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $430,857, expenses of $237,341 and total assets of $1,358,300 at year end.
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