# Upward Roots Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in Oakland, California 94601. EIN 45-2981640. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Upward Roots is a nonprofit organization that develops leadership and empowers youth through community service.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452981640/202533159349202083/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $166,630 | $164,381 | $212,484 | $206,551 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452981640/202533159349202083/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $185,460 | $190,384 | $185,905 | $182,741 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452981640/202313179349204091/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $120,833, program fees $45,450, investment income $347.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -5% a year, Jun 2023 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 38 of 132 youth development nonprofits in Oakland.
- Revenue $166,630 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Alameda County, California: about 316,637 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
- 818 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Oakland: 165 licensed child care centers, 7 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/oakland
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Upward Roots Inc's EIN?**

Upward Roots Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2981640. 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 Upward Roots Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Upward Roots Inc in Oakland, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 Upward Roots Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Upward Roots Inc 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 Upward Roots Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Upward Roots is a nonprofit organization that develops leadership and empowers youth through community service." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Upward Roots Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Upward Roots Inc reported total revenue of $166,630 and total expenses of $164,381 on its Form 990-EZ (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.