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3 Roots Foundation

  • Austin, TX
  • Tax-exempt since May 2004
  • EIN: 52-2389179

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$70.4k (2024)

Expenses
$79.2k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.06M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$70,440
Expenses
$79,155
Net Income
-$8,715
Net Assets
$1,061,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $887
1.3%
Dividends $32,518
46.2%
Sales of Assets $37,035
52.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $65,974
83.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,061,623
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,061,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 4, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$83,938
Expenses
$80,993
Net Income
$2,945
Net Assets
$1,070,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $796
0.9%
Dividends $36,470
43.4%
Sales of Assets $46,672
55.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $69,289
85.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,137,562
Total Liabilities $67,224
Net Assets $1,070,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 6, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$67,928
Expenses
$70,458
Net Income
-$2,530
Net Assets
$1,060,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $185
0.3%
Dividends $43,513
64.1%
Sales of Assets $24,230
35.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $50,568
71.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,111,126
Total Liabilities $50,568
Net Assets $1,060,558
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 18, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$87,480
Expenses
$67,543
Net Income
$19,937
Net Assets
$1,062,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7
0.0%
Dividends $20,490
23.4%
Sales of Assets $66,983
76.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $57,568
85.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,119,906
Total Liabilities $57,568
Net Assets $1,062,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 14, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$27,157
Expenses
$140,802
Net Income
-$113,645
Net Assets
$1,064,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $102
0.4%
Dividends $30,857
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $116,730
82.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,158,002
Total Liabilities $93,904
Net Assets $1,064,098
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 5, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$42,718
Expenses
$17,343
Net Income
$25,375
Net Assets
$1,177,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $222
0.5%
Dividends $27,660
64.8%
Sales of Assets $14,836
34.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,106
17.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,177,743
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,177,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 15, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$278,649
Expenses
$76,521
Net Income
$202,128
Net Assets
$1,152,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $206
0.1%
Dividends $27,523
9.9%
Sales of Assets $250,920
90.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $61,728
80.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,207,330
Total Liabilities $54,962
Net Assets $1,152,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 21, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$88,311
Expenses
$62,917
Net Income
$25,394
Net Assets
$950,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $115
0.1%
Dividends $24,949
28.3%
Sales of Assets $63,247
71.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $54,374
86.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $949,990
Total Liabilities -$250
Net Assets $950,240
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 25, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,086
Expenses
$74,470
Net Income
-$38,384
Net Assets
$924,846
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $19
0.1%
Dividends $26,513
73.5%
Sales of Assets $9,554
26.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $63,725
85.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $925,096
Total Liabilities $250
Net Assets $924,846
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 25, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$45,934
Expenses
$73,180
Net Income
-$27,246
Net Assets
$963,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $11
0.0%
Dividends $24,099
52.5%
Sales of Assets $21,824
47.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $63,300
86.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $963,230
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $963,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis C Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Sally A Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Matthew D Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
D Mark Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
Monica D Tovar Von Waaden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 29, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$45,757
Expenses
$68,401
Net Income
-$22,644
Net Assets
$990,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $10
0.0%
Dividends $32,428
70.9%
Sales of Assets $13,319
29.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $55,966
81.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $990,476
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $990,476

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$127,899
Expenses
$54,060
Net Income
$73,839
Net Assets
$1,013,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
78.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $32,450
25.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $46,374
85.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,013,120
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,013,120

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$138,243
Expenses
$51,672
Net Income
$86,571
Net Assets
$939,281
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
72.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $28,791
20.8%
Sales of Assets $9,452
6.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $44,848
86.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $939,281
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $939,281

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$133,753
Expenses
$45,381
Net Income
$88,372
Net Assets
$852,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
74.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $18,739
14.0%
Sales of Assets $15,014
11.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $38,798
85.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $852,960
Total Liabilities $250
Net Assets $852,710

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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