Roots International LTD

Private foundation · Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 86-3413380

Roots International LTD is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2025, it made $38K in qualifying distributions.

Key facts about Roots International LTD

EIN
86-3413380
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Total assets
$478,301

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$478K

-3.3% YoY

Revenue

$25K

-86.1% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$38K

-85.5% YoY

Expenses

$51K

-82.8% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

States

Cities

IndianapolisAustin

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2021 3 grants2023 2 grants2024 0 grants2025

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $47K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2021 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$478,301$494,462$594,779
Revenue$25,418$182,423$551,387
Expenses$50,867$295,401$287,633
Qualifying Distributions$38,001$262,361$780,615
Net Investment Income——$394

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Roots International LTD is led by DeAmon Harges, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • DeAmon Harges

    Chairman

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Keith Paschall

    Vice Chairman

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tysha Ahmad

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Roots International LTD

How large is Roots International LTD?

Roots International LTD reported $478K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.

What is Roots International LTD?

Roots International LTD is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $478K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Roots International LTD operate?

Roots International LTD has awarded grants in Indiana, Texas.

What is Roots International LTD's EIN?

Roots International LTD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3413380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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