Gathering Roots Wellness
Sacred land collective's mission is to center and cultivate healing for black, brown and indigenous communities. Resourcing and amplifying collective cultural arts tools and technologies to address intergenerational, interpersonal, and collective traumas. Through this expansive wellness work we actively co-create thriving communities and resurrect culturally vital practices.
Gathering Roots Wellness at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,071,673
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $658,999
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $193
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $704,330
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gathering Roots Wellness funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Niles Edge Seattle, WA | Wellness Support | $6,000 |
| Wa NA Wari Seattle, WA | Wellness Support | $6,000 |
| Tubman Center for Health and Freedom Seattle, WA | Wellness Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,071,673 | $658,999 | $704,330 | — | — | $193 |
| 2024 | $3,085,577 | $609,007 | $678,800 | — | — | $178 |
| 2023 | $3,154,904 | $668,925 | $537,789 | — | — | $609 |
| 2022 | $3,624,128 | $242,990 | $715,256 | $18,000 | 3 | $558 |
| 2021 | $4,097,355 | $3,852,866 | $723,126 | — | — | $65 |
| 2020 | $375,419 | $438,156 | $71,862 | — | — | — |
About Gathering Roots Wellness
Based on IRS filings
Gathering Roots Wellness is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Auburn, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $193.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gathering Roots Wellness is led by Shannon King, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon King
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Karen Toering
Chair
Chairperson → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Niela Hampton
Managing Director
Executive Director → Managing Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $51K (2025)
Nate Moxley
Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Powe
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Regent Brown (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Baba Thomas (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Damithia Nieves (2020) — Director
- Former: Jai M Wong (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Laurel Winston-Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia Allen-Dick (2020) — Director
- Former: Tracy L Stewart (2020) — Director
- Former: Tran N Chau (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to Niela Hampton (Managing Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gathering Roots Wellness
How large is Gathering Roots Wellness?
Gathering Roots Wellness reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $659K.
What is Gathering Roots Wellness?
Gathering Roots Wellness is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Auburn, WA. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Gathering Roots Wellness operate?
Gathering Roots Wellness has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Gathering Roots Wellness's EIN?
Gathering Roots Wellness's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3426377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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