Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It made 21 grants totaling $297,500 in 2024, supporting organizations including legal advocacy, food access, education, family planning support, and journalism organizations.
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc gave $298K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $297,500
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,167
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,594,977
- +41.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (11 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter as the application material and names Keri Jackson as the contact. It reports no application deadline and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Keri Jackson
Mailing address: 110 Hudson St Apt 6, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (917) 815-4689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maverick Collective ($50K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Washington, DC, 5% to Massachusetts, 3% to North Carolina, and 3% to Texas. The remaining share is not specified here.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 21 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $298K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maverick Collective Washington, DC | Support | $50,000 |
| Opportunity Network New York, NY | Support | $50,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm Petersburg, NY | Support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New Y New York, NY | Support | $20,000 |
| Jumpstart Boston, MA | Support | $15,000 |
| Sylvia Rivera Law Project New York, NY | Support | $15,000 |
| Medecins San Frontieres USA New York, NY | Support | $15,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Farmer Foodshare Durham, NC | Support | $10,000 |
| The 19TH News Austin, TX | Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,594,977 | $4,026,171 | $363,380 | $297,500 | 21 | $314,885 | $1,732,961 | $497,212 |
| 2023 | $8,932,186 | $743,490 | $429,998 | $232,288 | 16 | $249,612 | $202,772 | $421,317 |
| 2022 | $1,684,338 | $1,723,848 | $39,528 | $22,787 | 8 | $34,834 | $438,822 | $6,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $497K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Sylvia Rivera Law Project says it works to ensure people can self-determine their gender identity and expression without harassment, discrimination, or violence. Farmer Foodshare says it seeks to increase access to fresh, local food while supporting marginalized farmers. Advocates for Children of New York says it works to ensure high-quality education for New York students facing barriers to academic success, with a focus on students from low-income backgrounds.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include helping people travel for family planning services (The Brigid Alliance), producing journalism for women and LGBTQ+ people (The 19th News), and supporting justice-involved young people through culinary and hospitality training and related services (Drive Change).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $297,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Maverick Collective and Opportunity Network; $25,000 to Soul Fire Farm; $20,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater New York; and $15,000 each to Jumpstart, Sylvia Rivera Law Project, and Médecins Sans Frontières USA. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Advocates for Children of New York, Farmer Foodshare, The 19th News, Marcy Lab School, and The Brigid Alliance, and $7,500 to Drive Change.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keri Jackson as President, Adrian Kunzle as Vice President, Alexandra Kunzle as Secretary, and Tristan Kunzle as an officer.
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc is led by Keri Jackson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keri Jackson
President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Kunzle
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alexandra Kunzle
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tristan Kunzle
Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc
How much does Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc give each year?
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc gave $298K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $232K across 16 grants.
What is Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,167, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc give grants?
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (21 grants).
Who are Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Maverick Collective ($50,000), Opportunity Network ($50,000) and Soul Fire Farm ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc?
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $315K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $497K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Sylvia Rivera Law Project says it works to ensure people can self-determine their gender identity and expression without harassment, discrimination, or violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a letter as the application material and names Keri Jackson as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc's EIN?
Regenerational Roots Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1410153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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