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 25 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 Records25
Funding Total$1.0M
Filing Years2021–2025

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.

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

SUPPORT FOR MAT-SU VALLEY HOST HOME EXPANSION PROJECT
$263,552 1 grant
NAVIGATOR FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS
$210,500 2 grants
Project funding
$100,000 1 grant
PREVENT CAN
$99,744 1 grant
SUPPORT LGBT COMMUNITY
$74,000 3 grants

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.

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