Urban Roots Mn
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Urban Roots Mn is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 1972, with $1,910,641 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1110 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55130 EIN 41-0975429 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.9M
▼ 7.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$2.2M
Net assets
$507K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Urban Roots Mn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Urban Roots Mn: 3 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Urban Roots Mn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Urban Roots Mn: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1110 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55130
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $353K (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $273KNet assets $507K
Operating margin
-15.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$780K
Total liabilities
$273K
Net assets
$507K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,910,641▼7.6% | $2,214,784▲13.7% | $507,225▼37.5% | $780,412▼38.3% | 990 |
| 2024 | $2,068,317▲26.3% | $1,948,431▲41.9% | $811,368▲17.3% | $1,264,400▲39.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,636,979▲87.1% | $1,373,084▲27.9% | $691,482▲61.7% | $909,199▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $875,121▼19.5% | $1,073,489▲38.8% | $427,541▼31.7% | $649,457▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,086,870▲32.5% | $773,486▼1.1% | $625,914▲100% | $701,060▲95.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $819,990▲17.3% | $781,914▲34.5% | $312,461▲13.9% | $358,332▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $699,148▲55.7% | $581,529▲10.4% | $274,422▲76.9% | $329,084▲74.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $448,902▼7.8% | $526,650▼1.9% | $155,104▼34.5% | $189,180▼32.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $486,685▲7.2% | $536,657▲25.6% | $236,756▼19.0% | $280,472▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $454,204▲42.2% | $427,122▲2.7% | $292,214▲10.0% | $336,536▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $319,493▼9.6% | $416,080▲7.9% | $265,651▼26.7% | $306,498▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $353,346 | $385,487▲24.3% | $362,342▼19.8% | $395,487▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $310,108 | $451,910 | $468,060 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $855K total
39 grants to Urban Roots Mn totaling $855K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,940 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $6,363 |
| Blaze Credit Union | Donations/event sponsorship | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Program costs | 2023 | $77,038 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $72,900 |
| Reinvestment Fund Inc | Funding to expand or preserve the availability of staple and perishable foods in underserved areas with low and moderate income populations by maintaining or increasing the number of retail outlets that offer an assortment of perishable and staple foods in those areas | 2023 | $34,925 |
| Reinvestment Fund Inc | Funding to expand or preserve the availability of staple and perishable foods in underserved areas with low and moderate income populations by maintaining or increasing the number of retail outlets that offer an assortment of perishable and staple foods in those areas | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $13,250 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | — | 2023 | $10,516 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,216 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $52,900 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Program costs | 2022 | $39,542 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $13,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Urban Roots Mn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Urban Roots Mn is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0975429, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Urban Roots Mn's EIN?
- Urban Roots Mn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0975429.
- How much revenue does Urban Roots Mn report?
- Urban Roots Mn reported $1,910,641 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Urban Roots Mn have?
- CharityIndex grades Urban Roots Mn C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Urban Roots Mn (EIN 41-0975429) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.