The Roots Community Church
Religious instruction and worship
The Roots Community Church at a glance
In short: The Roots Community Church gave $20K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $19,944
- -44.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,648
- -63.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $6,868
- Total assets
- $570,893
- +20.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (59% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Roots Community Church funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Samaritans Purse ($12K). Together the top 3 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $36K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | — | $11,847 |
| City Gates Ministry Olympia, WA | — | $6,868 |
| What Matters Ministry Colorado Springs, CO | — | $1,229 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $570,893 | $443,319 | $352,856 | $19,944 | 3 | $279 |
| 2020 | $475,225 | $492,823 | $385,574 | $35,974 | 2 | $212 |
About The Roots Community Church
Based on IRS filings
The Roots Community Church is a public charity focused on religion, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $571K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $279.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roots Community Church's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Duncan A Dietz
Assistant Pastor
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $45K (2021)
Gregory J Santee
Assistant Pastor
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $58K (2021)
Russ T Newkirk
Pastor
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $78K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $78K, to Russ T Newkirk (Pastor). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Roots Community Church
How much does The Roots Community Church give each year?
The Roots Community Church gave $20K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $36K across 2 grants.
What is The Roots Community Church's typical grant size?
The Roots Community Church's median grant in 2021 was $6,868, and its average grant was $6,648, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Roots Community Church give grants?
The Roots Community Church gives mostly in North Carolina: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (34%) and Colorado (6%).
How large is The Roots Community Church?
The Roots Community Church reported $571K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $443K.
What is The Roots Community Church?
The Roots Community Church is a public charity focused on religion, based in Olympia, WA. It holds $571K in total assets as of 2021.
What is The Roots Community Church's EIN?
The Roots Community Church's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1655291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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