Love Takes Root
THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. THE PRESENT PROJECT IS WITH AN ORPHANAGE LOCATED IN HAITI. THE ORGANIZATION …
Love Takes Root Inc
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Mission
The charitable, educational and humanitarian support of children of the developing world for a sustainable future. The present project is with an orphanage located in haiti. The organization is working to correct the orphanage with basic needs: food, water, shelter and safety.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Love Takes Root has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLove Takes Root is a registered human services nonprofit based in Spencer, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452766894. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $327K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Love Takes Root's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452766894. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Love Takes Root has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Love Takes Root is located in Spencer, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is PO Box 885, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Love Takes Root has $327K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Love Takes Root is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $327K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Love Takes Root. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Love Takes Root holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
LTR Annual Charity Golf EventSunday, June 28th – Okoboji, IA Join us for a day of fun on the fairway as we drive our mission forward. Hosted at Brooks Golf Club, we invite golfers of all skill levels to join us for friendly competition and fundraising for LTR. 2026 GOLF EVENT REGISTRATION Keep a Family […] Love Takes Root is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $327K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Love Takes Root are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Love Takes Root is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452766894, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LOVE TAKES ROOT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 15 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Love Takes Root
- What is Love Takes Root?
- Love Takes Root is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Spencer, United States. LTR Annual Charity Golf EventSunday, June 28th – Okoboji, IA Join us for a day of fun on the fairway as we drive our mission forward. Hosted at Brooks Golf Club, we invite golfers of all skill levels to join us for friendly competition and fundraising for LTR. 2026 GOLF EVENT REGISTRATION Keep a Family […]
- When was Love Takes Root founded?
- Love Takes Root was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Love Takes Root?
- Barbara Wilkerson serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Love Takes Root located?
- Headquartered in Spencer, IA, United States.
- What is Love Takes Root's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Love Takes Root trustworthy?
- Love Takes Root has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Love Takes Root's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 452766894.
- What is Love Takes Root's website?
- https://www.lovetakesroot.org