New Roots Haiti
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to break cycles of generational poverty trauma and harmful cultural norms by investing in children equipping families and raising up local leaders. We believe lasting transformation requires holistic long-term commitment rooted in Christ-centered teaching and deep community relationships. We do this by operating an educational farm operating a community Center and operating a School.
- Income
- $596,066
- Spending
- $436,071
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 4.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 47
- Highest pay
- $24,320, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $208,252 spent. The New Roots Farm continued its mission by raising chickens and cattle while supporting agricultural development in the Chiron community. We partnered with local farmers to enhance cultivation efforts and increase corn production. Additionally we ran a feed mill that bought corn from local farmers to make poultry feed aiding sustainable farming and local economic growth.
- $178,799 spent. The community center serves approximately 150 children from Chiron La Fute Bode and Campion providing educational opportunities through sports literacy programs and a variety of enrichment activities. Our main focus is after school learning with programs designed to build critical thinking strengthen problem solving skills improve reading comprehension and encourage overall literacy growth. Rather than focusing on expanding the size of the program we are committed to investing deeply in the children who are actively involved building meaningful relationships and providing consistent support that helps them grow academically socially and personally.
- $24,583 spent. We entered our second year of New Roots Christian Academy with a preschool program centered on play based learning. This approach allows children to explore discover and grow through hands on activities that nurture curiosity and creativity. Each year we plan to expand by adding the next grade level while continuing to focus on building strong academic and spiritual foundations in our students.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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