Root NS, Inc.
Root NS, Inc.
Root NS, Inc.
AI Summary
Root NS, Inc. is a nonprofit focused on adult education, food aid, job counseling, job training, and workforce development, with a mission to help young adults build pathways to independence through foodservice training and employment. In filing year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $2.4M and total revenue of $2.6M; its top funders included ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC ($2M, 2025), OneWorld Boston Inc ($382.8K, 2024), and Amelia Peabody Foundation ($280K, 2024).
Mission Statement
Root’s mission is to help young adults create a pathway to independence through foodservice training and employment. By developing essential life and work readiness skills, youth leave Root prepared for success in the workplace.
Cause Areas
5
Job counseling
Job creation and workforce development
Job training
Food aid
Adult education
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Populations
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
198
Number of Culinary Training Program graduates
83%
Graduation rate from Culinary Job Training Program
80%
Graduates who achieve and maintain employment within one year of graduation
100K
Community meals served
$1M
Earned income generated by Root social enterprises
50
Employment opportunities for Root alumni
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- 68 funders
- 28 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Root NS, Inc.’s budget?
In 2024, Root NS, Inc. reported an annual operating budget of around $2.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Root NS, Inc. support?
Root NS, Inc. supports work in Job counseling, Job creation and workforce development, Job training, Food aid, and Adult education.
Where does Root NS, Inc. operate?
Root NS, Inc. is headquartered in Salem, MA.
Who funded Root NS, Inc. recently?
In 2025, Root NS, Inc. received grants from ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC, MARK AND CYNTHIA ROSS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, and GEORGE H & JANE A MIFFLIN MEMORIAL FUND. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Root NS, Inc. received in 2024?
The largest grant to Root NS, Inc. in 2024 exceeds $133 thousand.
What is Root NS, Inc.’s reliance on government grants?
Root NS, Inc. relied on government grants for more than 20% of their total revenue in 2024.