Roots Thrift Store Inc
Thrift store to relive the poor, distressed & underprivileged individuals in north ga through sale of used goods. Proceeds of which are used to support educational & religious organizations in north ga.
Roots Thrift Store Inc at a glance
In short: Roots Thrift Store Inc gave $105K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,104
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,552
- +55.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,552
- Total assets
- $117,926
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Roots Thrift Store Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Ga Christian Academy ($53K). Together the top 2 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Roots Thrift Store Inc gives
- Giving grew 322% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $105K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Ga Christian Academy Ellijay, GA | Operations | $52,802 |
| Fostering Roots Ellijay, GA | Operations | $52,302 |
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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 | $117,926 | $278,838 | $256,253 | $105,104 | 2 | $199 |
| 2024 | $95,062 | $266,689 | $255,969 | $101,744 | 3 | $153 |
| 2023 | $85,283 | $239,247 | $211,314 | $78,814 | 2 | $106 |
| 2022 | $56,054 | $125,544 | $71,629 | $24,926 | 2 | $4 |
About Roots Thrift Store Inc
Based on IRS filings
Roots Thrift Store Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Ellijay, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $118K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $199.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roots Thrift Store Inc is led by Jon Jones, Chairperson since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon Jones
Chairperson
President → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lopez
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Hensley
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Dotson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Walker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherene Moyers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Angie Hamrick (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Thrift Store Inc
How much does Roots Thrift Store Inc give each year?
Roots Thrift Store Inc gave $105K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $102K across 3 grants.
How large is Roots Thrift Store Inc?
Roots Thrift Store Inc reported $118K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $279K.
What is Roots Thrift Store Inc?
Roots Thrift Store Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Ellijay, GA. It holds $118K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Roots Thrift Store Inc operate?
Roots Thrift Store Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Roots Thrift Store Inc's EIN?
Roots Thrift Store Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4065830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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