Grassroots 252 Co
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO UPLIFT INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA BY OFFERING COMPASSIONATE ADVOCACY, FACILITATING ACCESS TO FUNDING, FOSTERING INCLUSIVE SUPPORT NETWORKS, COORDINATING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPLYING DEDICATED RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS. WE STRIVE TO CULTIVATE A RESILIENT, CARING COMMUNITY WHERE EACH PERSONAL IS APPRECIATED, EQUIPPED,AND ENCOURAGED TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
- Income
- $41,011
- Spending
- $33,454
- Reserves
- 11.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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)
- ADVOCACY IS THE LARGEST AREA OF OUR ACTIVITY. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO CAREGIVERS OR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING INFORMATION REGARDING RESOURCES. WE ALSO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE GUIDANCE NAVIGATING LOCATING AND APPLYING FOR RESOURCES, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS, AND 504 PLANS. WE ACTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR ACCEPTANCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
- ALL INCLUSIVE OF NORTH CAROLINA PROVIDES MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES NAVIGATING AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY SO THAT TYPICAL FAMILIES MAY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENCES THROUGH PLAY, AND BUILD COMMUNITY AROUND CAREGIVERS.
- NORTH CAROLINA ROCK AUTISM MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS IS THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY EVENT. THIS EVENT HELPS US INCREASE VISIBILITY AND RAISE ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL FUNDS THROUGH THE UNIFYING POWER OF MUSIC AND COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 March 2023.
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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