New Roots Institute is a nonprofit empowering the next generation with knowledge and training to end factory farming.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+48.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-37.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+25.0% YoY
About New Roots Institute
Based on IRS filings
New Roots Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $62K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,907,729 | $2,627,719 | $1,441,271 |
| Revenue | $3,509,009 | $2,717,684 | $1,670,660 |
| Expenses | $2,260,435 | $1,562,846 | $1,412,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,497 | $40,068 | $31,944 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from New Roots Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Chen | Executive Dir. | 40 | $88,945 |
| Jesse Tandler Managing | Director | 40 | $83,901 |
| Naomi Sachs Chair | Director | 1 | — |
| Bonnie Brown Treasurer | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Barckley | Director | 1 | — |
| Jay O'Shea | Director | 1 | — |
| Kia Hill | Director | 1 | — |
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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