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Deep Roots Inc

EIN 45-5115992 · Earleville, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENDING HOMELESSNESS ONE FAMILY AND ONE CHILD AT A TIME - IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, DEEP ROOTS STRIVES TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR PROGRAM ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS TO ENVISION A BRIGHTER FUTURE, TO SUSTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND TO NAVIGATE A COURSE TOWARDS PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCES, WITH MENTORS, AND BY PROVIDING HEALTHY LIFE-MODELS, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTS, DEEP ROOTS SEEKS TO SHOW OUR FAMILIES THAT HOMELESSNESS IS NOT DESTINY. ENDING POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS BEGINS WITH THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND IN GENUINE HUMAN MEETING - BEYOND BARRIERS OF RACE, CLASS, AND RELIGION. COMMUNITY ENRICHES ALL OUR LIVES, AND THE LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN; IT LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE GENTLE AND PEACEABLE WORLD WE LONG FOR: ONE IN WHICH THE VIOLENCE OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS HAVE NO MORE PLACE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. ENDING HOMELESSNESS ONE FAMILY AND ONE CHILD AT A TIME - IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, DEEP ROOTS STRIVES TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR PROGRAM ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS TO ENVISION A BRIGHTER FUTURE, TO SUSTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND TO NAVIGATE A COURSE TOWARDS PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCES, WITH MENTORS, AND BY PROVIDING HEALTHY LIFE-MODELS, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTS, DEEP ROOTS SEEKS TO SHOW OUR FAMILIES THAT HOMELESSNESS IS NOT DESTINY. ENDING POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS BEGINS WITH THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND IN GENUINE HUMAN MEETING - BEYOND BARRIERS OF RACE, CLASS, AND RELIGION. COMMUNITY ENRICHES ALL OUR LIVES, AND THE LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN; IT LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE GENTLE AND PEACEABLE WORLD WE LONG FOR: ONE IN WHICH THE VIOLENCE OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS HAVE NO MORE PLACE. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BEYOND OUR SHELTER SERVICES INCLUDE A FULL SERVICE SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDING THREE MEALS A DAY TO ALL SHLTER RESIDENTS OR ANYONE ELSE IN NEED, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. WE ALSO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS, AS WELL AS A FAMILY REHOUSING PROGRAM. LASTLY, AND IN ADDITION TO THE EXTENDED SUPPORT SERVICES DEEP ROOTS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TO ALUMNI FAMILIES AFTER THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOVED OFF THE SHELTER AND INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, WE OFFER A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, TUTORING, MENTORING, EVENTS, AND FIELD-TRIPS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. ENDING HOMELESSNESS ONE FAMILY AND ONE CHILD AT A TIME - IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, DEEP ROOTS STRIVES TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR PROGRAM ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS TO ENVISION A BRIGHTER FUTURE, TO SUSTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND TO NAVIGATE A COURSE TOWARDS PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCES, WITH MENTORS, AND BY PROVIDING HEALTHY LIFE-MODELS, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTS, DEEP ROOTS SEEKS TO SHOW OUR FAMILIES THAT HOMELESSNESS IS NOT DESTINY. ENDING POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS BEGINS WITH THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND IN GENUINE HUMAN MEETING - BEYOND BARRIERS OF RACE, CLASS, AND RELIGION. COMMUNITY ENRICHES ALL OUR LIVES, AND THE LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN; IT LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE GENTLE AND PEACEABLE WORLD WE LONG FOR: ONE IN WHICH THE VIOLENCE OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS HAVE NO MORE PLACE. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BEYOND OUR SHELTER SERVICES INCLUDE A FULL SERVICE SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDING THREE MEALS A DAY TO ALL SHLTER RESIDENTS OR ANYONE ELSE IN NEED, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. WE ALSO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS, AS WELL AS A FAMILY REHOUSING PROGRAM. LASTLY, AND IN ADDITION TO THE EXTENDED SUPPORT SERVICES DEEP ROOTS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TO ALUMNI FAMILIES AFTER THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOVED OFF THE SHELTER AND INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, WE OFFER A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, TUTORING, MENTORING, EVENTS, AND FIELD-TRIPS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $1.1 million spent. DEEP ROOTS WORKS WITH CHILDREN, WHO ARE DISCONNECTED THROUGH HOMELESSNESS OR OTHER SIMILAR MARGINALIZATION: CONNECTING HEARTS. OUR PROGRAM CHALLENGES CHILDREN TO ENVISION A BRIGHTER FUTURE, TO SUSTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND TO NAVIGATE A COURSE TOWARDS PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCES, WITH MENTORS, PROVIDING HEALTHY LIFE-MODELS FOR RELATIONSHIPS.
  3. DEEP ROOTS WORKS WITH CHILDREN, WHO ARE DISCONNECTED THROUGH HOMELESSNESS OR OTHER SIMILAR MARGINALIZATION: CONNECTING HEARTS. OUR PROGRAM CHALLENGES CHILDREN TO ENVISION A BRIGHTER FUTURE, TO SUSTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND TO NAVIGATE A COURSE TOWARDS PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCES, WITH MENTORS, PROVIDING HEALTHY LIFE-MODELS FOR RELATIONSHIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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