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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3218565

ROOTS INC

Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Financials

$69K$72K2023$71K$75K2024$154K$152K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROOTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ (amended)$153,849$151,822$2,027$31,345–$31,345
December 31, 2024990-EZ$71,192$74,702-$3,510$29,318–$29,318
December 31, 2023990-EZ$69,015$71,659-$2,644$32,828–$32,828
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$52,216
Program service revenue
$101,633

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$46,740
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,198
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$29,124
Occupancy
$67,446
Printing, publications and postage
$3,692
Other expenses
$4,820
Program services (functional)
$92,078

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,318
Total assets, end of year
$31,345
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$31,345
Cash, savings and investments
$31,345
Gross receipts
$153,849

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tammy S HowardExecutive Director Board Member Finance42$1,099
Sarah HolnyProgram Director Board Member Finance20$1,099
Kimberly McGeeBoard Member Board Structure6$0
Sabrina BallBoard Member Attorney Board Structure5$0
Ashley CanadyBoard Member Fundraising Committee6$0
Kendra DuncanBoard Member10$0
Lindsey StanphillBoard Member Fundraising Committee4$0
Ashley WeaverBoard Member Fundraising Committtee2$0
Sarah GravesBoard Member Finance Committee5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tammy S HowardExecutive Director Board Chair Treasurer36$0
Sarah HolnyBoard Member Secretary10$0
Kimberly McGeeBoard Member6$0
Sabrina BallBoard Member Attorney5$0
Ashley CanadyBoard Member6$0
Kendra DuncanBoard Member3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tammy S HowardExecutive Director Board Chair Treasurer36$0
Sarah HolnyBoard Member Secretary3$0
Kimberly McGeeBoard Member1$0
Sabrina BallBoard Member Attorney2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1968 CENTRAL AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5278
In care of
% TAMMY HOWARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1736 Tutwiler Avenue 1, Memphis TN 38107
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Tammy Howard, 1736 Tutwiler Avenue 1, Memphis TN 38107
Signed the 990-EZ
Tammy S Howard, Executive Director

Mission

Roots Recovery Housing provides safe supportive recovery housing for women overcoming substance use disorder. With four homes serving 23 women and children we offer housing stability accountability and a healing environment that supports long-term recovery and family reunification.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Roots Recovery Housings primary program is structured recovery housing grounded in a Housing First approach. We provide safe stable homes where women overcoming substance use disorder can focus on healing without the threat of homelessness. Housing is the foundation of recovery. Through peer support accountability and structured expectations residents work toward employment financial independence family reunification and long-term stability for themselves and their children. Roots opened 2 new homes in 2025
    Expenses $78,999
  • Roots Bridging the Gap Program provides emergency financial assistance to residents for rent medication and other essential expenses. This safety net protects housing stability recognizing that even a small financial crisis can quickly lead to housing insecurity. Grounded in our belief that every woman deserves the opportunity to recover in a safe environment-regardless of socioeconomic status-Roots waived over $7,000 n rental assistance in 2025 to ensure women could remain housed and continue their recovery journey.7
    Expenses $12,779 · grants $10,740
  • Seeking Safety is an evidence-based trauma-informed program designed to help women address both substance use and trauma at the same time. The model focuses on building coping skills increasing emotional regulation and establishing safety in relationships thinking and daily life. At Roots Seeking Safety groups provide structured discussions and practical tools that help residents develop healthy coping strategies reduce relapse risk and strengthen long-term recovery while healing from past trauma.
    Expenses $300

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for ROOTS INC

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

IRS record

EIN
83-3218565
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,345
Income (IRS master file)
$153,849

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$153,849$151,822$31,345XML
990-EZDecember 2024$71,192$74,702$29,318IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$69,015$71,659$32,828XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Tammy Howard
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Tammy Howard
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Tammy Howard
December 31, 2019≤ $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 83-3218565).

Questions about ROOTS INC

What is the EIN of ROOTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTS INC is 83-3218565.
Is ROOTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to ROOTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROOTS 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 ROOTS INC 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 ROOTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ROOTS INC?
The 990-N for 2021 names Tammy Howard.
Who are the officers and directors of ROOTS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,099 (Tammy S Howard, Executive Director Board Member Finance).
How much revenue does ROOTS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,849, expenses of $151,822 and total assets of $31,345 at year end.

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