Nonprofit · EIN 47-4062821
4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32804
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,588,357 | $5,734,922 | -$146,565 | $26,035,376 | $5,883,015 | $20,152,361 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,401,236 | $4,754,368 | $5,646,868 | $23,425,463 | $3,126,537 | $20,298,926 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,559,847 | $2,539,090 | $1,020,757 | $18,531,638 | $4,251,948 | $14,279,690 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,884,198
- of which government grants
- $1,362,211
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $63,313
- Net rental income
- $117,852
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $420,029
- Other revenue
- $640,846
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $248,588
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $500,541
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,306,093
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,218,751
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $36,024
- Accounting fees
- $125,927
- Occupancy
- $61,833
- Travel
- $91,396
- Depreciation
- $103,875
- Program services (functional)
- $2,862,673
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,100,770
- Fundraising (functional)
- $771,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,425,463
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,035,376
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,883,015
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,152,361
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,172,683
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,904,641
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,247,720
- Gross receipts
- $6,385,627
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA AGGARWAL | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $169,330 | $13,854 |
| THOMAS M WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,368 | $12,440 |
| FRANKLIN F SNELSON | GRANTS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $146,526 | $9,023 |
| JOHN RIVERS | CEO & BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR BUDDY DYER | HONORARY BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FJ FLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GORDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY HOSTETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY MASSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MCNEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY RAWLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HARCOMBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA EASTERLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN F SNELSON | GRANTS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $175,483 | $4,342 |
| THOMAS M WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,524 | $12,361 |
| MONICA AGGARWAL | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $150,720 | $0 |
| JOHN RIVERS | CEO & BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR BUDDY DYER | HONORARY BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FJ FLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GORDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY HOSTETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY MASSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MCNEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY RAWLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HARCOMBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA EASTERLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN TRIP SNELSON | GRANTS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $174,757 | $6,588 |
| THOMAS WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,637 | $12,139 |
| MONICA AGGARWAL | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,292 | $0 |
| JOHN RIVERS | CEO & BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BUDDY DYER | HONORARY BOARD MEMEBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DES CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FJ FLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY HOSTETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HARVEY MASSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MCNEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY RAWLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SITTEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMETRIUS SUMMERVILLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SENEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1918 W PRINCETON ST, ORLANDO, FL 32804-4706
- In care of
- % KEEYON UPKINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEEYON UPKINS, 1918 W PRINCETON ST, ORLANDO, FL 32804
- Signed the 990
- KEEYON UPKINS, CFO
- Phone
- (407) 687-4344
- Website
- WWW.4ROOTSFARM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF 4ROOTS FOUNDATION, INC. (D/B/A 4ROOTS) IS TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO VARIOUS COMMUNITIES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND TO INVEST IN FOOD AND FARMING INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- Meet the Need empowers individuals and communities experiencing nutritional insecurity by providing direct access to fresh, nutrient-dense produce and other healthy foods while offering educational resources and tools. The program supports participants in confidently preparing nutritious meals, growing their own food, and developing sustainable healthy eating habits. Through community partnerships, food distribution efforts, and nutrition education, Meet the Need works to improve food security, health outcomes, and long-term self-sufficiency throughout Central Florida.Expenses $215,375
- Fresh by 4Roots operates an online farmers market that connects the community with fresh, locally sourced food while supporting Florida agriculture. Through partnerships with 57 in-state farmers and producers, as well as produce grown at the 4Roots Farm Campus, the program provides seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, eggs, and pantry essentials to consumers. Fresh by 4Roots promotes healthy eating, strengthens local food systems, supports sustainable farming practices, and advances the organization's mission of reconnecting people with the land, local farmers, and the value of nutritious, locally grown food.Expenses $223,694
- The 4Roots Caf, located at the Orlando Science Center, advances the Foundation's mission to build healthy communities by increasing access to fresh, nutritious, and sustainably sourced food. In partnership with local farmers and producers, including the 4Roots Farm Campus, the caf offers meals prepared with fresh ingredients that promote healthy eating habits and strengthen connections between consumers and local agriculture. The caf serves as a community resource that demonstrates the importance of a healthy and sustainable food system through a plant-forward menu featuring locally sourced products whenever possible. By supporting regional growers and emphasizing responsibly produced food, the program helps strengthen the local food economy, promote environmental stewardship, and improve awareness of the relationship between food, health, and community well-being. Through its accessible location and community-centered approach, the caf provides families, students, and visitors with opportunities to experience nutritious food choices while supporting the Foundation's broader mission of advancing health, sustainability, and food system resilience throughout Central Florida.Expenses $683,579 · revenue $427,718
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $1,740,025 · grants $248,588
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4062821
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,035,376
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,385,627
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $5,588,357 | $5,734,922 | $26,035,376 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,401,236 | $4,754,368 | $23,425,463 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,559,847 | $2,539,090 | $18,531,638 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $11,983,926 | $2,660,114 | $19,554,213 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 47-4062821).
Questions about 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC is 47-4062821.
- Is 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC 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 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KEEYON UPKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,330 (MONICA AGGARWAL, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER).
- How much revenue does 4ROOTS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,588,357, expenses of $5,734,922 and total assets of $26,035,376 at year end.
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