irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $92KLaunched The Crosswalk, an online end-of-life resource and information guide. Nearly 1000 hits in first six weeks of operability (Nov-Dec 2022).
- #2 $92K750 individuals took part in our online virtual education series Mortal Curiosity, highlighting topics relevant to end-of-life.
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Bridging the Divide: 2023 End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series
A series of free virtual events in 2023 exploring the mortality terrain through discussions, films, and presentations on topics like care options near end-of-life and processing grief through creativity.
Carrying Our Grief: 2024 End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series
A series of free virtual events in 2024 focused on grief and loss, teaching skills to support the bereaved, including topics like the mind/body connection of grief, supporting grieving children, and creative arts expression.
Educational Event Recordings
Provides access to recordings of past virtual conference sessions to educate the community on end-of-life topics and normalize conversations about the end-of-life journey.
End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series
A series of free virtual events featuring discussions, presentations, films, and games on end-of-life topics, grief, and mortality, reaching attendees nationally and globally.
Mortal Curiosity: 2022 End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series
A series of free virtual events in 2022 focusing on various end-of-life topics such as ambiguous loss, dementia, prison hospice, funeral planning, and LGBTQI+ aging.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Grief Support Services for Children and Families 4 activities
- Bereavement Support ResourcesDistributes bereavement books and journals free of charge to individuals grieving the loss of a loved one, particularly those participating in support groups or classes, and teaches skills for supporting bereaved individuals through virtual conference sessions.
- Bereavement Support ResourcesDistributes bereavement books and journals free of charge to individuals grieving the loss of a loved one who participate in support groups or classes.
- Bereavement Support ResourcesDistributes bereavement books and journals free of charge to individuals grieving the loss of a loved one, particularly those participating in support groups or classes.
- Provision of bereavement support materialsDistributes bereavement books and journals free of charge to individuals who are grieving and participating in support groups, classes, or meetings, including those served by Casa de la Luz Hospice. This service supports emotional and psychological well-being during the grief journey.
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Advance Directive Assistance & Documentation 4 activities
- Distribution of Advance Directive DocumentsDistributes the "Five Wishes" advance directive document free of charge to the community to help individuals plan for end-of-life decisions, clarifying their healthcare choices, including medical, spiritual, emotional, and personal needs and wishes.
- Distribution of Advance Directive DocumentsDistributes the "Five Wishes" advance directive document free of charge to the community to help individuals plan for end-of-life decisions and clarify their healthcare choices.
- Distribution of Advance Directive DocumentsDistributes the "Five Wishes" advance directive document free of charge to the community to help individuals plan for end-of-life decisions and clarify their healthcare choices.
- Distribution of advance care planning resourcesDistributes the "Five Wishes" advance directive document free of charge to help individuals plan for end-of-life decisions, including medical, spiritual, emotional, and personal needs. The resource is made available to the broader community to promote advance care planning and informed healthcare choices.
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End-of-Life Education & Literacy Programs 4 activities
- End-of-Life Education and Awareness ProgramsHosts monthly virtual education sessions and conferences on end-of-life topics, reaching approximately 1,000 registrants annually from national and international audiences. These sessions cover various subjects including grief support, advance care planning, palliative care, hospice care, and cultural perspectives on death and mourning.
- End-of-Life Education and Awareness ProgramsHosts monthly virtual education sessions and conferences on end-of-life topics, reaching approximately 1,000 registrants annually from national and international audiences. These sessions cover a wide range of subjects including advance care planning, grief support, palliative and hospice care, and cultural perspectives on death and mourning.
- End-of-Life Education and Awareness ProgramsHosts monthly virtual education sessions and conferences on end-of-life topics, reaching approximately 1,000 registrants annually from national and international audiences, and makes recordings of past events available to the community.
- Hosting virtual end-of-life education sessions and conferencesHosts monthly virtual education sessions and annual conference series on end-of-life topics, reaching approximately 1,000 registrants annually and thousands nationally and internationally over multiple years. Events include presentations, discussions, film screenings, and interactive sessions on themes such as grief, palliative care, cultural practices, and death literacy.
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Free Hospice Care Access Programs 4 activities
- Online End-of-Life Resource Platform ("The Crosswalk")Conceptualized, designed, built, and launched "The Crosswalk," an online resource providing accessible, accurate, and unbiased information on serious illness and end-of-life care. This platform offers guidance on coping with serious illness, navigating care options, advance care planning, finding palliative and hospice care providers in Southeastern Arizona, caregiving support, bereavement resources, and final arrangement options.
- Online End-of-Life Resource Platform ("The Crosswalk")Conceptualizes, designs, builds, and maintains "The Crosswalk," an online resource launched in 2021 that provides accessible, accurate, and unbiased information on serious illness and end-of-life care, including resources on coping, care options, advance care planning, palliative and hospice care, caregiving support, bereavement, and final arrangements.
- Online End-of-Life and Serious Illness Resource PlatformConceptualized, designed, built, and launched "The Crosswalk," an online resource providing accessible, accurate, and unbiased information on serious illness and end-of-life care, including guidance on coping, care options, advance care planning, hospice and palliative care, caregiving support, bereavement, and final arrangements.
- Operation of "The Crosswalk" online end-of-life resource hubDeveloped and maintains "The Crosswalk," an online platform providing accessible, accurate, and unbiased information on serious illness and end-of-life care. The resource includes guidance on advance care planning, hospice and palliative care, caregiving support, final arrangements, and bereavement, serving as a comprehensive educational tool for the public.
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Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 4 activities
- Support for veteran end-of-life recognition programsFunds and supports the We Honor Veterans program by providing special blankets and framed certificates to veterans during recognition ceremonies. This initiative honors military service members during their end-of-life care journey.
- We Honor Veterans Program SupportFunds and supports the We Honor Veterans program by providing special blankets and framed certificates to service members during ceremonies, and community bereavement services to support individuals and families during end-of-life care.
- We Honor Veterans Program SupportFunds and supports the We Honor Veterans program by providing special blankets and framed certificates to service members during ceremonies.
- We Honor Veterans Program SupportFunds and supports the We Honor Veterans program by providing special blankets and framed certificates to service members during ceremonies, acknowledging their service during end-of-life care.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Financial and Material Support for Hospice PatientsProvides supplemental support to hospice patients of limited means and their families for basic needs such as housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, safety items, and assistance with final arrangements like cremation or burial.
- Financial and Material Support for Hospice PatientsProvides supplemental support to hospice patients of limited means and their families for basic needs such as housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, safety items, and assistance with final arrangements like cremation or burial.
- Provision of direct support to hospice patients and familiesProvides supplemental support to hospice patients of limited means and their families, including assistance with housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, safety items, and final arrangements such as cremation or burial. This support is targeted at individuals in need and aims to alleviate financial and logistical burdens during end-of-life care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$195K
Contributions & grants$179K92%
Program service revenue$12K6%
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$381K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$225K
Grants paid out$83K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.07M
Cash$1.06M
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves33.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -29.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Evans | Executive Director | 40 | $106K |
board members · 14
- Alan Barreuther — Director
- Alex Ryckman — Secretary
- Andrew Bevington — Director
- Antonio Estrada — Director
- Beatrice Krauss — Director
- Ed Fix — Treasurer
- Elhadj Ndoye — Director
- Karyn Damschen — Director
- Kasey Hill — President
- Kevin Carmichael — Director
- MaryAnn Juarez — Director
- Rachel Sass — Vice President
- Sally Dodds — Director
- Sharon Fitzpatrick — Director
relationships · 21
who they work with
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Sponsor of the 2023 End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series.
- Arizona End of Life Care Partnership Coalition — Member of the Arizona End of Life Care Partnership, a model of community collaboration and impact anchored at United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.
- Casa de la Luz Foundation Network — Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation was formerly known as Casa de la Luz Foundation.
- Casa de la Luz Foundation Partner — Former name of Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation.
- Casa de la Luz Hospice Partner — Provides bereavement books and journals to individuals participating in their support groups, meetings, and classes.
- End of Life Care Partnership Coalition — Foundation is a proud member of the End of Life Care Partnership (EOLCP).
- Help Texts Partner — Featured in a 2025 educational session to discuss its use of text messages for grief support.
- Honor Flight Southern Arizona Partner — Featured in a 2025 educational session to discuss its program, history, and accomplishments.
- Interfaith Community Services Partner — Community partner organization assisting with end-of-life issues.
- Morgan Stanley Funder — Shooting Star Series Sponsor for the 2022 End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series
- Pima Council on Aging Partner — Community partner organization assisting with end-of-life issues.
- Right at Home Partner — Facilitated a 2025 communal discussion on "Living Rituals" with the organization.
- The Connie Hillman Family Foundation Funder — Sponsor of the 2023 End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series.
- The Connie Hillman Family Foundation Funder — Universal Series Sponsor for the 2021 End-of-Life Conference Series.
- The Connie Hillman Family Foundation Funder — Universal Series Sponsor for the 2022 End-of-Life Virtual Conference Series
- The Haven Partner — Its Native Ways Program was highlighted in a 2025 session on tribal and Latino practices for substance abuse and grief.
- Tu Nidito Children and Family Services Partner — Collaborates to present a workshop on supporting grieving youth.
- United Way Partner — Community partner organization assisting with end-of-life issues.
- United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Partner — The Arizona End of Life Care Partnership, of which Roots & Roads is a member, is anchored at United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.
- We Honor Veterans Partner — Supports local hospices recognized as partners in the national We Honor Veterans program.
- We Honor Veteran’s program Partner — Supports the program by providing special blankets and framed certificates to service members.