Roots Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Roots Recovery Housing provides safe supportive recovery housing for women overcoming substance use disorder. With four homes serving 23 women and children we offer housing stability accountability and a healing environment that supports long-term recovery and family reunification.
- Income
- $153,849
- Spending
- $151,822
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 66%
- Highest pay
- $1,099, executive director board member finance
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $78,999 spent. Roots Recovery Housings primary program is structured recovery housing grounded in a Housing First approach. We provide safe stable homes where women overcoming substance use disorder can focus on healing without the threat of homelessness. Housing is the foundation of recovery. Through peer support accountability and structured expectations residents work toward employment financial independence family reunification and long-term stability for themselves and their children. Roots opened 2 new homes in 2025
- $12,779 spent. Roots Bridging the Gap Program provides emergency financial assistance to residents for rent medication and other essential expenses. This safety net protects housing stability recognizing that even a small financial crisis can quickly lead to housing insecurity. Grounded in our belief that every woman deserves the opportunity to recover in a safe environment-regardless of socioeconomic status-Roots waived over $7,000 n rental assistance in 2025 to ensure women could remain housed and continue their recovery journey.7
- $300 spent. Seeking Safety is an evidence-based trauma-informed program designed to help women address both substance use and trauma at the same time. The model focuses on building coping skills increasing emotional regulation and establishing safety in relationships thinking and daily life. At Roots Seeking Safety groups provide structured discussions and practical tools that help residents develop healthy coping strategies reduce relapse risk and strengthen long-term recovery while healing from past trauma.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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