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The Root Cellar

To engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic and spiritual wholeness as part of god's kingdom.

Portland, ME EIN 220990667 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About The Root Cellar

The Root Cellar is a non-profit community center with locations in Lewiston and Portland, Maine. Our mission is to engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic and spiritual wholeness as part of God’s Kingdom.

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, ME
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic and spiritual wholeness as part of god's kingdom.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 12%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Root Cellar is a registered religion nonprofit based in Portland, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 220990667. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Root Cellar has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

The Root Cellar is located in Portland, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Root Cellar has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Root Cellar is classified as a Religion 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Root Cellar. 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.

The Root Cellar has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the The Root Cellar profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Root Cellar is a non-profit community center with locations in Lewiston and Portland, Maine. Our mission is to engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic and spiritual wholeness as part of God’s Kingdom. The Root Cellar is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among religion charities registered in United States: The Root Cellar's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Root Cellar are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Root Cellar is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 220990667, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
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Filing history

5 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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SC
Scott Furr
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chuck E••••
BOARD CHAIR
DA
Damon S•••••
TRUSTEE
DR
Drew K•••
BOARD CHAIR
JO
Joel F•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JO
Jon D••••••••
TRUSTEE
LA
Laura K•••••
TREASURER
MA
Mason G•••••
TRUSTEE
NI
Nicole M••••••
SECRETARY
RY
Ryan W••••••
SECRETARY
SC
Scott F•••
VICE CHAIR
ST
Steve W••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Root Cellar This page 89 $1.4 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Disciplemakers Inc 89 $7.0 million -
Global Servants Inc 89 $2.6 million -
Loudoun Hunger Relief 89 $7.6 million -
Interact Ministries Inc 89 $2.7 million -
Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation Nfp 89 $4.8 million -
International Theological Seminary 89 $1.8 million -
Arrabon 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

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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.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Root Cellar

What is The Root Cellar?
The Root Cellar is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. The Root Cellar is a non-profit community center with locations in Lewiston and Portland, Maine. Our mission is to engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic and spiritual wholeness as part of God’s Kingdom.
When was The Root Cellar founded?
The Root Cellar was founded in 1984.
Who leads The Root Cellar?
Scott Furr serves as Treasurer.
Where is The Root Cellar located?
Headquartered in Portland, United States.
What is The Root Cellar's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Root Cellar trustworthy?
The Root Cellar has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 The Root Cellar's registration number?
IRS EIN: 220990667.
What is The Root Cellar's website?
http://www.therootcellar.org