# Root2fruit Youth Foundation

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60644. EIN 27-1292911. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/271292911-root2fruit-youth-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Root2fruit youth foundation sows seeds of greatness into our tomorrow by cultivating a generation of seekers, thinkers and doers through engagement,education, exposure, opportunity, culture, art and social justice. Through leadership, creative expression community activation and culturally rooted programming, we work to build safe thriving and equitable neighborhoods where residents are empowered...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271292911/202611849349300001/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $148,357 | $126,896 | $21,461 | $21,461 | 0 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271292911/202611849349300001/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $50,000 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $148,357, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 27 of 112 children's and youth services nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $148,357 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 102 children's and youth services nonprofits in Illinois; median $281,076.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Root2fruit Youth Foundation's EIN?**

Root2fruit Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1292911. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Root2fruit Youth Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Root2fruit Youth Foundation in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Root2fruit Youth Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Root2fruit Youth Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Root2fruit Youth Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Root2fruit youth foundation sows seeds of greatness into our tomorrow by cultivating a generation of seekers, thinkers and doers through engagement,education, exposure, opportunity, culture, art and social justice. Through leadership, creative expression community activation and culturally rooted programming, we work to build safe thriving and equitable neighborhoods where residents are empowered..." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Root2fruit Youth Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Root2fruit Youth Foundation reported total revenue of $148,357 and total expenses of $126,896 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.