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Rooted in Cheyenne

To grow and diversify the citys tree canopy and empower the community to care and advocate for trees.

Environment Cheyenne, WY EIN 830801250 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Rooted in Cheyenne

The mission of rooted in cheyenne is to create and maintain a long-term tree planting program which supports a more diverse and resilient tree canopy and cultivates greener, healthier and more livable neighborhoods; builds neighborhood involvement and community pride through volunteerism and environmental stewardship; and promotes proper planting and care of trees, and the benefits they provide.

Headquarters
Cheyenne, WY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

To grow and diversify the citys tree canopy and empower the community to care and advocate for trees.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($124,124)
100% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rooted in Cheyenne is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cheyenne, WY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 830801250. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $171K in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rooted in Cheyenne 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Rooted in Cheyenne is located in Cheyenne, WY, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Rooted in Cheyenne has $171K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rooted in Cheyenne is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $171K in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rooted in Cheyenne. 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.

Rooted in Cheyenne has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The mission of rooted in cheyenne is to create and maintain a long-term tree planting program which supports a more diverse and resilient tree canopy and cultivates greener, healthier and more livable neighborhoods; builds neighborhood involvement and community pride through volunteerism and environmental stewardship; and promotes proper planting and care of trees, and the benefits they provide. Rooted in Cheyenne is classified as a environment organization registered in United States.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Rooted in Cheyenne's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $171K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Rooted in Cheyenne are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rooted in Cheyenne is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830801250, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MA
Mark Ellison
President

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Brittany E••
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Brittany S••••••••••
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Del S••••••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Isaiah S••••
TREASURER
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Jackie S••••••
PAST MEMBER
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Jacob M••••
MEMBER
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Jake M••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Jamie K••••••
MEMBER
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Jason H••••••
MEMBER
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Jason H••••
PRIOR MEMBER
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Jason K••••••
MEMBER
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Jeremiah S••••••
MEMBER
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Johanna S••••••••
MEMBER
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Kimberly L••
MEMBER
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Kim M••••
MEMBER
MA
Mark E••••••
PRESIDENT
MI
Micaela T•••••••
SECRETARY
RY
Ryan M•••••
MEMBER
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Sam C••
MEMBER
SH
Shaun K•••••••
SECRETARY
ST
Steve R•••••••
MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rooted in Cheyenne This page 90 $171,328 100%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 67 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rooted in Cheyenne

What is Rooted in Cheyenne?
Rooted in Cheyenne is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cheyenne, United States. The mission of rooted in cheyenne is to create and maintain a long-term tree planting program which supports a more diverse and resilient tree canopy and cultivates greener, healthier and more livable neighborhoods; builds neighborhood involvement and community pride through volunteerism and environmental stewardship; and promotes proper planting and care of trees, and the benefits they provide.
Who leads Rooted in Cheyenne?
Mark Ellison serves as President.
Where is Rooted in Cheyenne located?
Headquartered in Cheyenne, United States.
What is Rooted in Cheyenne's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rooted in Cheyenne trustworthy?
Rooted in Cheyenne 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 Rooted in Cheyenne's registration number?
IRS EIN: 830801250.
What is Rooted in Cheyenne's website?
http://rootedincheyenne.com