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 .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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