Happy Roots Inc
To provide nature-based therapeutic and educational services to protect the wellnessof the community and the environment, through school gardens, community gardens, urban agriculture, horticultural therapy, and environmental stewardship.
Happy Roots Inc at a glance
In short: Happy Roots Inc gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $27,000
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $19,183
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Happy Roots Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bee Younited Inc ($27K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Younited Inc Winston-Salem, NC | Shared Commonality and Goals | $27,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,183 | $215,630 | $219,506 | $27,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $24,059 | $105,459 | $90,686 | — | — |
About Happy Roots Inc
Based on IRS filings
Happy Roots Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salisbury, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Happy Roots Inc is led by Ashley E. Honbarrier, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley E. Honbarrier
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$62K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Aron Burleson
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ashlyn Coble
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jody Blackwell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lee Menius
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mercedes Quesada-Embed
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nicky Black
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $62K, to Ashley E Honbarrier (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Happy Roots Inc
How much does Happy Roots Inc give each year?
Happy Roots Inc gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Happy Roots Inc?
Happy Roots Inc reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $216K.
What is Happy Roots Inc?
Happy Roots Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salisbury, NC. It holds $19K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Happy Roots Inc operate?
Happy Roots Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Happy Roots Inc's EIN?
Happy Roots Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0837876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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