CHOOSING OUR ROOTS 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.
Local (City/County Level)
Regional (Multi-County/State)
Community-Led/Participatory/Grassroots
Progressive/Social Justice
Direct Service Delivery
Youth/Teens (Ages 13-18)
Young Adults (Ages 19-25)
LGBTQ+ Individuals
Annual Revenue
$514,476
Known Funders
12
Grants Received
20
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $809,970 | $918,547 | $721,344 |
| 2021 | $1,264,803 | $611,969 | $828,521 |
| 2020 | $514,476 | $431,131 | $280,707 |
| 2019 | $201,166 | $180,518 | $192,911 |
Top Funders
RASMUSON FOUNDATION
ANCHORAGE, AK
$85,000 (2021)
The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT
San Francisco, CA
$70,000 (2021)
The Alaska Community Foundation
Anchorage, AK
$40,500 (2021)
THE PRIDE FOUNDATION
SEATTLE, WA
$35,000 (2021)
THE PRIDE FOUNDATION
SEATTLE, WA
$30,000 (2023)
RASMUSON FOUNDATION
ANCHORAGE, AK
$25,000 (2023)
NATIVE MOVEMENT
FAIRBANKS, AK
$20,000 (2023)
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
$15,000 (2021)
MIGHTYCAUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
MARIANNA, FL
$13,669 (2021)
MIGHTYCAUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
MARIANNA, FL
$13,627 (2023)
Showing top 10 of 12 funders.
Key Personnel
From 2022 IRS 990 filing
V
Valorraine Dattan
Director
R
Ray MacFarlane
Director
P
Ptery Lieght
Director
S
Sydney Tarzwell
Director
K
Katie McKay Bryson
President
Officer
B
Bonnie Bladow
Treasurer
Officer
K
Kaegan Koski
Vice President
Officer
M
Melody Bechberger
Secretary
Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
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