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Alternate RootsInc

Alternate RootsInc

Atlanta, GA, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-1318198
Regional Funder
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Alternate RootsInc

Atlanta, GA, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-1318198
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1976

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

Alternate Roots Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. In 2023, the organization awarded a total of $2 million to two grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Alternate Roots Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Alternate Roots,Inc (ROOTS) was formed to meet the distinct needs of artists who work for social justice, and artists who create work by,for,about and within communities of place, tradition, affiliation and spirit.
Total Funding Given

$2M

2023
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$675.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.4M
P
Priscilla Smith
Board Member
S
Sacil Armstrong
Board Member
A
Abigail Gomez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Alternate RootsInc?
No. Alternate RootsInc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Alternate RootsInc give?
Alternate RootsInc primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Alternate RootsInc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Alternate RootsInc fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $676 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Alternate RootsInc make each year?
In 2023, Alternate RootsInc awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Alternate RootsInc fund recently?
In 2024, Alternate RootsInc awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Spirithouse South Inc and WOMEN ENGAGED INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Alternate RootsInc?
Alternate RootsInc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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