TO PROVIDE FARM-BASED EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING OF AN URBAN FARM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$11K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$11K
About Common Roots Farm
Based on IRS filings
Common Roots Farm is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in SANTA CRUZ, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $29K.
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 | $1,154,270 | $1,126,179 | $864,661 |
| Revenue | $396,434 | $481,029 | $536,882 |
| Expenses | $370,355 | $219,433 | $251,212 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,479 | $471 | $374 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Building for Generations ($10,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDING FOR GENERATIONS SANTA CRUZ, CA | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM PROVIDING EDUCATION PROJECTS FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIEIS | $10,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE JANE WHITEFORD | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DONNA CALAME | AT-LARGE/TREASURER 3.26.24 | 3 | — |
| LINDSAY DYE | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| IGOR SMELYANSKY | TREASURER - RESIGNED 3.25.24 | 3 | — |
| HEIDI CARTAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 4 | $11,667 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Roots Farm?
Common Roots Farm is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in SANTA CRUZ, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Common Roots Farm?
As of 2024, Common Roots Farm holds $1.2M in total assets with $396K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $11K in 2024.
Where does Common Roots Farm operate?
Common Roots Farm has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Common Roots Farm award?
In 2024, Common Roots Farm awarded 1 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Common Roots Farm's EIN?
Common Roots Farm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1590387. 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.
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