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Deep Roots Church a Nj Nonprofit Corporation

EIN 83-3389720 · Closter, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NURSING HOME MINISTRY MONTHLY OUTREACH TO THE ELDERLY NURSING HOME WHERE THE CHURCH HOLDS SERVICES TO GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT, SING SONGS OF PRAISE, AND PREACH THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL TO THEM. INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS ANNUAL MISSION TRIPS WHERE THE CHURCH PERFORMS STREET MINISTRIES, MIMES, AND SONGS OF PRAISE. THE CHURCH ALSO EXTENDS AID TO IMPOVERISHED NEIGHBORHOODS AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO AREAS DEVASTATED BY TYPHOONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHURCH HOLDS OUTREACHES TO PRISONS TO HOLD SPECIAL EVENTS WHERE MIMES AND SONGS OF PRAISE ARE PERFORMED AND THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL IS PREACHED. HOMELESS OUTREACH THE CHURCH SEEKS TO PROVIDE MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS BY GIVING GLOVES, SCARVES, SOCKS, AND OTHER CLOTHING ARTICLES AS SEASONS CHANGE. THE CHURCH TAKES TIME TO ENCOURAGE, SPEAK, AND PRAY WITH THEM. RETREATS THERE ARE TWO RETREATS EVERY YEAR FOR OUR MEMBERS TO HAVE A TIME OF PRAYER AND WORSHIP, AND TO HEAR THE WORD THROUGH PREACHING SO THAT THEY MAY HAVE A TIME OF SOLITUDE AWAY FROM THE BUSYNES

Income
$92,681
Spending
$81,200
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
1

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
  2. RETREATS
  3. $81,200 spent. HOMELESS OUTREACH NURSING HOME MINISTRY

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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