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Roots Community Health Center's Mission and Organizational Description. Located in Oakland, California, and incorporated in 2008, the mission of Roots Community Health Center (Roots) is to uplift those impacted by systemic inequities and poverty by providing culturally informed, comprehensive healthcare, mental health, and wraparound services, resulting in improved health, patient self-sufficiency and community empowerment. Roots offers a unique blend of primary care and complementary services through a whole person approach to health that challenges entrenched social determinants, including poverty and dependency. Roots' programs integrate healthcare with life stabilizing supports for people surviving trauma caused by violence, racism, marginalization and poverty. We prioritize services for African American men, homeless residents, the formerly incarcerated, and those with substance use and mental health …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Roots Community Health Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoots Community Health Center is a registered health nonprofit based in San Jose, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262583954. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $34M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Roots Community Health Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262583954. 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.
Roots Community Health Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Roots Community Health Center is located in San Jose, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Roots Community Health Center has $34M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Roots Community Health Center is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $34M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Roots Community Health Center. 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, Roots Community Health Center 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
Roots Community Health Center's Mission and Organizational Description. Located in Oakland, California, and incorporated in 2008, the mission of Roots Community Health Center (Roots) is to uplift those impacted by systemic inequities and poverty by providing culturally informed, comprehensive healthcare, mental health, and wraparound services, resulting in improved health, patient self-sufficiency and community empowerment. Roots offers a unique blend of primary care and complementary services through a whole person approach to health that challenges entrenched social determinants, including poverty and dependency. Roots' programs integrate healthcare with life stabilizing supports for people surviving trauma caused by violence, racism, marginalization and poverty. We prioritize services for African American men, homeless residents, the... Roots Community Health Center is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $34M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Roots Community Health Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Roots Community Health Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262583954, 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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ROOTS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 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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Alameda High Health Center Nonprofit Seeks Bridge Funding Amid Concerns Over Medi-Cal Reimbursement Rates - East Bay Insiders Newsletter
Health center for East Oakland youth breaks ground - The Oaklandside
Blue Shield of California Awards $300,000 to Oakland Nonprofit Groups to Advance Youth Mental Health, Wellness - Blue Shield of California | News Center
Roots Clinic Is Saving Lives and Adds its Second Blood Pressure Kiosk in Oakland - Blue Shield of California | News Center
Video: Roots Clinic Kiosk Already Providing Early Warnings About Hypertension in Oakland - Blue Shield of California | News Center
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- 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.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Roots Community Health Center
- What is Roots Community Health Center?
- Roots Community Health Center is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in San Jose, United States. Roots Community Health Center's Mission and Organizational Description. Located in Oakland, California, and incorporated in 2008, the mission of Roots Community Health Center (Roots) is to uplift those impacted by systemic inequities and poverty by providing culturally informed, comprehensive healthcare, mental health, and wraparound services, resulting in improved health, patient self-sufficiency and community empowerment. Roots offers a unique blend of primary care and complementary services through a whole person approach to health that challenges entrenched social determinants, including poverty and dependency. Roots' programs integrate healthcare with life stabilizing supports for people surviving trauma caused by violence, racism, marginalization and poverty. We prioritize services for African American men, homeless residents, the formerly incarcerated, and those with substance use and mental health issues. Our programs and services honor the "roots" of culture, heritage, and tradition, and offer easy access to services that are shaped by listening to our patients/clients so that approaches match their needs, and are enhanced through strong partnerships that build a more efficient continuum of care in Oakland. Roots serves nearly 10,000 East Oakland patients at our primary care clinics in Oakland and San Jose. We also operate a mobile clinic for the homeless, which received the esteemed Opus Award for 2017. Roots has spearheaded the design and implementation of workforce development programs coupled with peer-led service navigation and case management initiatives that are supported through primary and behavioral care. Over the past ten years, staff has grown from 2 volunteers to 106 full-time staff, many hired from our community. To broaden our impact and create a new model for whole health in Oakland, Roots launched a social enterprise - Clean360 - where we train clients to make and market natural soaps and related products. Clean360 clients are most
- When was Roots Community Health Center founded?
- Roots Community Health Center was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Roots Community Health Center?
- Noha Aboelata serves as CEO.
- Where is Roots Community Health Center located?
- Headquartered in San Jose, CA, United States.
- What is Roots Community Health Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Roots Community Health Center trustworthy?
- Roots Community Health Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Roots Community Health Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262583954.
- What is Roots Community Health Center's website?
- http://www.rootsclinic.org