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EIN 22-0990667

The Root Cellar

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Portland
State
Maine
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2024-03-01
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
Description
The Root Cellar is dedicated to meeting The physical and spiritual needs of inner-city youth and their families by engaging The Christian community in volunteer ministries to build relationships tht demonstrate The love and hope of The living Jesus christ. To engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic and spiritual wholeness as part of god's kingdom.
Total revenues
$787,389
2024
Total expenses
$1,010,115
2024
Total assets
$1,613,673
2024
Num. employees
11
2024

Program areas at The Root Cellar

The Root Cellar provides a chemical free family oriented community center for inner city children and their families. Activities included recreational and educational activities, medical services, dental clinics and food and clothing distributions.

Who funds The Root Cellar

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Protein FoundationFood Distribution and Youth Mentoring$60,000
Leadership Foundations of AmericaMentoring and Training$46,932
Elmina B Sewall FoundationGeneral Operating Support$20,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at The Root Cellar

NameTitleCompensation
Joel FurrowExecutive Director$86,750
Alyssa McKayProgram Manager, Lewiston

Financials for The Root Cellar

RevenuesFYE 03/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$662,674
Program services$41,091
Investment income and dividends$85
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$35,825
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$44,823
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,891
Total revenues$787,389

Form 990s for The Root Cellar

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-032024-12-16990View PDF
2023-032023-10-03990View PDF
2022-032022-09-20990View PDF
2021-032021-11-15990View PDF
2020-032020-10-23990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 31, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $46,932 from Leadership Foundations of America
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Texas Instruments Foundation
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Protein Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Youth service charitiesCharities
Issues
ReligionChildren
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
94 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
County
Cumberland County, ME
Website URL
therootcellar.org/ 
Phone
(207) 774-3197
IRS details
EIN
22-0990667
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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