Rhizome Action Network Inc
To activate young people's identities into action and help youth treat civic service as the work of a lifetime - meaning.
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We were launched by 90 co-founders in August 2021, and we incorporated in fall 2021. We have grown exponentially and have over 100 Organizers leading 26 Chapters of the Civic Service Fellowship across hundreds of high schools this year. The Fellowship is a leadership development program for emerging leaders to organize around the ideas they are most passionate about and increase civic engagement, and each Chapter is led by paid Youth Organizers who support teams of Fellows.Highlights:40 Youth Organizers led 13 community-based Chapters of 570 Civic Service Fellows across 125 high schools last year, 86% of Fellows were youth of color while 81% were women or non-binaryFellows gained improvements in mental health determinants, civic efficacy, self-confidence as leaders, and willingness …
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Mission
To activate young people's identities into action and help youth treat civic service as the work of a lifetime - meaning.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Rhizome Action Network Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRhizome Action Network Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 871985174. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rhizome Action Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 871985174. 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.
Rhizome Action Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Rhizome Action Network Inc is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rhizome Action Network Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rhizome Action Network Inc is classified as a Youth Development 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rhizome Action Network 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, Rhizome Action Network 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
We were launched by 90 co-founders in August 2021, and we incorporated in fall 2021. We have grown exponentially and have over 100 Organizers leading 26 Chapters of the Civic Service Fellowship across hundreds of high schools this year. The Fellowship is a leadership development program for emerging leaders to organize around the ideas they are most passionate about and increase civic engagement, and each Chapter is led by paid Youth Organizers who support teams of Fellows.Highlights:40 Youth Organizers led 13 community-based Chapters of 570 Civic Service Fellows across 125 high schools last year, 86% of Fellows were youth of color while 81% were women or non-binaryFellows gained improvements in... Rhizome Action Network Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Rhizome Action Network Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rhizome Action Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 871985174, 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 (FY2025): 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.
RHIZOME ACTION NETWORK 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 25 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rhizome Action Network Inc
- What is Rhizome Action Network Inc?
- Rhizome Action Network Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. We were launched by 90 co-founders in August 2021, and we incorporated in fall 2021. We have grown exponentially and have over 100 Organizers leading 26 Chapters of the Civic Service Fellowship across hundreds of high schools this year. The Fellowship is a leadership development program for emerging leaders to organize around the ideas they are most passionate about and increase civic engagement, and each Chapter is led by paid Youth Organizers who support teams of Fellows.Highlights:40 Youth Organizers led 13 community-based Chapters of 570 Civic Service Fellows across 125 high schools last year, 86% of Fellows were youth of color while 81% were women or non-binaryFellows gained improvements in mental health determinants, civic efficacy, self-confidence as leaders, and willingness to build bridges while leading community actions throughout the yearWe've co-designed a genuinely student-led system, we focus on under-resourced schools, and Fellows registered/pre-registered 14,400 students to vote in spring 2022 and 2023
- When was Rhizome Action Network Inc founded?
- Rhizome Action Network Inc was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Rhizome Action Network Inc?
- Jacob Merkle serves as CEO.
- Where is Rhizome Action Network Inc located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Rhizome Action Network Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rhizome Action Network Inc trustworthy?
- Rhizome Action Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Rhizome Action Network Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 871985174.
- What is Rhizome Action Network Inc's website?
- http://www.werhize.org