Rooted in Wyoming
Rooted in wyoming collaborates to build gardens that provide intergenerational, educational, and recreational opportunities; healthy, locally grown food for sheridan county families; connections with our area history; and …
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Rooted in wyoming partnered with eight school gardens in sheridan county with k-5 teachers. These impactful collaborations continue to grow our program involving more teachers, parents, volunteeers and kids in garden experiences. In 2021, in a brand new collaboration, five sheridan county classes partnered with local restaurants to create unique side dishes made from produce grown in their own school gardens. Riw collaborates with community gardens across sheridan county to encourage gardening for all ages. Riw also partners with science kids for fun summer programs that explore gardens across sheridan county.
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Mission
Rooted in wyoming collaborates to build gardens that provide intergenerational, educational, and recreational opportunities; healthy, locally grown food for sheridan county families; connections with our area history; and increased appreciation of our local natural environment.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Rooted in Wyoming has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education 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
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- financial records (5 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 + methodologyRooted in Wyoming is a registered education nonprofit based in Sheridan, WY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833579373. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $289K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rooted in Wyoming's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833579373. 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.
Rooted in Wyoming has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Rooted in Wyoming is located in Sheridan, WY, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rooted in Wyoming has $289K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rooted in Wyoming is classified as an Education 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 $289K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rooted in Wyoming. 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, Rooted in Wyoming 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Rooted in wyoming partnered with eight school gardens in sheridan county with k-5 teachers. These impactful collaborations continue to grow our program involving more teachers, parents, volunteeers and kids in garden experiences. In 2021, in a brand new collaboration, five sheridan county classes partnered with local restaurants to create unique side dishes made from produce grown in their own school gardens. Riw collaborates with community gardens across sheridan county to encourage gardening for all ages. Riw also partners with science kids for fun summer programs that explore gardens across sheridan county. Rooted in Wyoming is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $289K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Rooted in Wyoming are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rooted in Wyoming is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833579373, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ROOTED IN WYOMING 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 (19)
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19 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 44 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 · 2019
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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 Rooted in Wyoming
- What is Rooted in Wyoming?
- Rooted in Wyoming is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sheridan, United States. Rooted in wyoming partnered with eight school gardens in sheridan county with k-5 teachers. These impactful collaborations continue to grow our program involving more teachers, parents, volunteeers and kids in garden experiences. In 2021, in a brand new collaboration, five sheridan county classes partnered with local restaurants to create unique side dishes made from produce grown in their own school gardens. Riw collaborates with community gardens across sheridan county to encourage gardening for all ages. Riw also partners with science kids for fun summer programs that explore gardens across sheridan county.
- When was Rooted in Wyoming founded?
- Rooted in Wyoming was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Rooted in Wyoming?
- David Johnson serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Rooted in Wyoming located?
- Headquartered in Sheridan, WY, United States.
- What is Rooted in Wyoming's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rooted in Wyoming trustworthy?
- Rooted in Wyoming has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Wyoming's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833579373.
- What is Rooted in Wyoming's website?
- http://rootedinwyoming.org