COLLECTIVE ROOTS: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
COLLECTIVE ROOTS (EIN 71-0901459)
Tax period
2012-07-01 to 2013-06-30
Filed
2014-02-16
IRS object ID
201410479349300156
Schema version
2012v2.3
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2014-02-16T10:50:09-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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Business Name Line1CHAVAN & ASSOCIATES LLPBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line11475 SARATOGA AVE SUITE 180AddressLine1
CitySAN JOSECity
StateCAState
ZIP Code951294951ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN710901459EIN

Name Name

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Address Line1PO BOX 50784AddressLine1
CityEAST PALO ALTOCity
StateCAState
ZIP Code94303ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitle
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Date Signed2014-02-15DateSigned
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Preparer Preparer

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NameSHELDON CHAVANName
Phone4082178749Phone
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Tax Year2012TaxYear
Build TS2015-11-30 17:44:51ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Mission DescriptionTHE MISSION OF COLLECTIVE ROOTS IS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES IN FOOD SYSTEM CHANGE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.MissionDescription
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DescriptionFOOD SYSTEMS CHANGE - FOOD ACCESS, SECURITY, AND NUTRITION STRATEGY: ENGAGE THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY IN CREATING AN IMPROVED FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS FOCUSED ON HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES. STABILIZE, EXPAND AND SUSTAIN THE EPA COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET. PROVIDE AFFORDABLE FRESH PRODUCE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION ON SCHOOL SITES BY DEVELOPING CONCEPTS AND INITIAL ELEMENTS FOR THE COLLECTIVE ROOTS MOBILE NUTRITION EXHIBIT. MODULAR EXHIBIT WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION AND FUN INTERACTIONS. GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION STRATEGY: CREATE ENVIRONMENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR LEARNING THAT PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT ALSO HAVE MEASURABLE IMPACTS ON EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. DEVELOP THE GARDEN INTO A CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND A MODEL FOR REPLICATION IN OTHER SCHOOL SITES. DEVELOP A YEAR-ROUND GARDEN PLAN FOR EDUCATION AND MAXIMUM GARDEN PRODUCTION FOR SALE OF PRODUCE AT THE EPA FARMER'S MARKET. EXPAND AND DISSEMINATE GARDEN-BASED LEARNING CURRICULUM FOR REPLICATION OF PROGRAMS IN OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS K-5 AND GARDEN CLUB (AFTER SCHOOL) CURRICULA POSTED ON WEBSITE. FURTHER DEVELOP AND INTEGRATE FOOD SYSTEMS CHANGE INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM. COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF GREENHOUSE AT EPACS. DEVELOP CAPACITY OF GREENHOUSE TO PRODUCE PLANTS FOR USE IN PROGRAMS AND FOR SALE. GROW EDIBLE PLANTS (SEEDLINGS FOR TRANSPLANT INTO COLLECTIVE ROOTS GARDENS), NATIVE PLANTS FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, AND HERBS, FLOWERS, AND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES FOR SALE AT FARMERS' MARKET. CONTINUE GARDEN SMARTS PROGRAM WITH POSSIBLE EXPANSION INTO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECTS, BAYLAND GARDEN PROJECT (MODELED AFTER THE DON EDWARDS WILDLIFE REFUGE) AND COMPANION PLANTING PROJECTS.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (11 entries)

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

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Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTIONFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ADEVELOP THE GARDEN INTO A CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND A MODEL FOR REPLICATION IN OTHER SCHOOL SITES. DEVELOP A YEAR-ROUND GARDEN PLAN FOR EDUCATION AND MAXIMUM GARDEN PRODUCTION FOR SALE OF PRODUCE AT THE EPA FARMER'S MARKET. EXPAND AND DISSEMINATE GARDEN-BASED LEARNING CURRICULUM FOR REPLICATION OF PROGRAMS IN OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS K-5 AND GARDEN CLUB (AFTER SCHOOL) CURRICULA POSTED ON WEBSITE. FURTHER DEVELOP AND INTEGRATE FOOD SYSTEMS CHANGE INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM. COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF GREENHOUSE AT EPACS. DEVELOP CAPACITY OF GREENHOUSE TO PRODUCE PLANTS FOR USE IN PROGRAMS AND FOR SALE. GROW EDIBLE PLANTS (SEEDLINGS FOR TRANSPLANT INTO COLLECTIVE ROOTS GARDENS), NATIVE PLANTS FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, AND HERBS, FLOWERS, AND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES FOR SALE AT FARMERS' MARKET. CONTINUE GARDEN SMARTS PROGRAM WITH POSSIBLE EXPANSION INTO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECTS, BAYLAND GARDEN PROJECT (MODELED AFTER THE DON EDWARDS WILDLIFE REFUGE) AND COMPANION PLANTING PROJECTS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BPOSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19AVAILABLE ON ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE

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