Nuestras Raices Inc
To promote economic, community, and human development in holyoke, massachusetts through projects related to food and agriculture.
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Nuestras Raíces is a community organization in Holyoke, MA promoting food equity, urban agriculture, education, and cultural programs that strengthen families and community well-being.
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Mission
To promote economic, community, and human development in holyoke, massachusetts through projects related to food and agriculture.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Nuestras Raices Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 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 + methodologyNuestras Raices Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Holyoke, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 043182556. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $909K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Nuestras Raices Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043182556. 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.
Nuestras Raices Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% 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.
Nuestras Raices Inc is located in Holyoke, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Nuestras Raices Inc has $909K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Nuestras Raices Inc 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 medium organization. It has $909K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Nuestras Raices Inc. 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, Nuestras Raices Inc 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 76% 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.
Nuestras Raíces is a community organization in Holyoke, MA promoting food equity, urban agriculture, education, and cultural programs that strengthen families and community well-being. Nuestras Raices Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $909K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Nuestras Raices Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nuestras Raices Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043182556, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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NUESTRAS RAICES INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 17 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 · 1993
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Nuestras Raices Inc
- What is Nuestras Raices Inc?
- Nuestras Raices Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Holyoke, United States. Nuestras Raíces is a community organization in Holyoke, MA promoting food equity, urban agriculture, education, and cultural programs that strengthen families and community well-being.
- When was Nuestras Raices Inc founded?
- Nuestras Raices Inc was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Nuestras Raices Inc?
- Hilda Roque serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Nuestras Raices Inc located?
- Headquartered in Holyoke, MA, United States.
- What is Nuestras Raices Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nuestras Raices Inc trustworthy?
- Nuestras Raices Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong 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 Nuestras Raices Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 043182556.
- What is Nuestras Raices Inc's website?
- http://nuestras-raices.org