Choosing Our Roots
The mission of Choosing Our Roots is to ensure that all queer Alaskan youth & young adults have access to safe home, supportive communities, and opportunities to thrive.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$711K
-1.5% YoY
Revenue
$587K
-27.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$81
+3.8% YoY
Expenses
$596K
-35.1% YoY
About Choosing Our Roots
Based on IRS filings
Choosing Our Roots is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $711K in total assets. Net investment income was $81.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $710,754 | $721,344 | $828,521 |
| Revenue | $587,460 | $809,970 | $1,264,803 |
| Expenses | $596,089 | $918,547 | $611,969 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $81 | $78 | $205 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey McClain | Director | 2 | — |
| Sydney Tarzwell | Director | 2 | — |
| Andrew Harnish | Director | 2 | — |
| Katie McKay Bryson | President | 10 | — |
| Sheri Heritage | Treasurer | 15 | — |
| Melody Bechberger | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Laura Reijns | Co-Executive Director Operat | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choosing Our Roots?
Choosing Our Roots is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. It holds $711K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Choosing Our Roots?
As of 2024, Choosing Our Roots holds $711K in total assets with $587K in annual revenue.
Where does Choosing Our Roots operate?
Choosing Our Roots has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Choosing Our Roots's EIN?
Choosing Our Roots's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3583339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.