Mission
The mission of Choosing Our Roots is to ensure that all queer Alaskan youth & young adults have access to safe home, supportive communities, and opportunities to thrive.
Public Charity
Choosing Our Roots
Choosing Our Roots is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Anchorage, AK. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $598K, expenses of $622K, total assets of $1.1M. Imperigo tracks 26 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.0M.
EIN: 823583339
Anchorage, AK
Lesbian & Gay Rights
NTEE: R26
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$598K
Total Expenses$622K
Total Assets$1.1M
Grant Records26
Funding Total$1.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Choosing Our Roots
How Choosing Our Roots divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 6 years.
$91
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $91 for programs
$91
Housing and Case Management for LGBTQ Homeless Youth
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
RE-GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
SUPPORT FOR MAT-SU VALLEY HOST HOME EXPANSION PROJECT
$263,552
PREVENT CAN
$99,744
To support the LGBTQ+ community
$30,000
TO SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
$30,000
Showing up to 5 of 26 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
President
Adam Lees
Vice President
Andrew Harnish
Co-Executive Director Operations
Laura Reijns
Director
Leah Zettler
Secretary
Melody Bechberger
Director
Robin Moffet
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $598K | $622K | $1.1M |
| 2024 | $587K | $596K | $711K |
| 2023 | $810K | $919K | $721K |
| 2022 | $1.3M | $612K | $829K |
| 2021 | $514K | $431K | $281K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $514K to $598K (+16%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.