UpRoot Colorado
UpRoot Colorado works to increase nutrition security in Colorado by harvesting and redistributing surplus agricultural crops while supporting the resilience of farmers and creating opportunities for volunteers to learn about and connect with the local food system.
UpRoot Colorado at a glance
In short: UpRoot Colorado gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,452
- +9140.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $33,452
- Median grant
- $33,452
- Total assets
- $334,003
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who UpRoot Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tool Library ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $362 (2024) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Library Longmont, CO | — | $33,452 |
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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 | $334,003 | $598,192 | $575,950 | $33,452 | 1 | $4,302 |
| 2024 | $313,338 | $450,552 | $487,610 | $362 | Total only | $10,400 |
| 2023 | $349,085 | $311,301 | $224,720 | — | — | $3,327 |
| 2022 | $251,025 | $177,226 | $183,921 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $257,720 | $163,062 | $75,949 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $170,606 | $194,382 | $34,935 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About UpRoot Colorado
Based on IRS filings
UpRoot Colorado is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Carbondale, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $334K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
UpRoot Colorado is led by David Laskarzewski, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Laskarzewski
Executive Director
Co-Executive Director → Co Executive Director, 2021
Co Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Rita Mary Hennigan
Executive Director
Co Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $75K (2025)
John Brett
Chairman
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ciara Low
Director
Co-Directorboard Member → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Matt Kuebbing
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blaine Tracy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Miller
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Fleming
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Courtlyn Carpenter (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa K Johnson (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Anjani Moro (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Alisha Demchuck (2023) — Director
- Former: Abbey Andersen (2021) — Key Employee
- Former: Jennifer Gurev (2021) — Key Employee
- Former: Marisa Loury (2021) — Key Employee
- Former: Shannon OGara Standiford (2021) — Key Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Rita Mary Hennigan (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about UpRoot Colorado
How much does UpRoot Colorado give each year?
UpRoot Colorado gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $362 in grants paid.
How large is UpRoot Colorado?
UpRoot Colorado reported $334K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $598K.
What is UpRoot Colorado?
UpRoot Colorado is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Carbondale, CO. It holds $334K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does UpRoot Colorado operate?
UpRoot Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is UpRoot Colorado's EIN?
UpRoot Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1407915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 29, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
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