NonprofitsRoots Fund Incorporated

Education

Roots Fund Incorporated

STAMFORD, CT

Total revenue

$303K

Total expenses

$342K

Net assets

Grants received

$489K

18 grants

EIN

852112719

Tax year

2024

Mission

The roots fund was created to empower communities of color by providing resources and financial support through educational scholarships, wine education, mentorship, and career placement. The roots fund is committed to investing in communities of color to provide opportunities to those seeking a career/education in all aspects of wine.

Programs

2 programs

Less than 25% of people of color hold passports in the united states. This year, we helped 25 scholars gain their passports for the first time. Being able to travel to explore wine & spirits can be game-changing for their career trajectory. Scholars reside in the region from 2 weeks to 3 months, studying culture, food, and beverages like the local community. The trips do provide a level of education that can't be taught in books, but a life lesson that will last a lifetime.

Expenses: $46K

After q2, we had to lay off our team due to major funding losses. We had to reimagine our programming to keep the doors open. We resorted to using consultants, rather than full/part time employees. It allowed us to still provide services and utilize people at the top of their field without the expense of payroll and benefits. It forced a pivot to tap into resources within the nonprofit community. We continued to service the community and gain a new set of support services.

Expenses: $31K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$303K
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$303K

Expenses

Grants paid$102K
Salaries & benefits$56K
Fundraising$22K
Other expenses$183K
Total expenses$342K
Total assets$6K
Net assets

People

5 listed

NameRoleCompensation

IKIMI WOODSON

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$61K

1 hrs/wk

CARLTON MCCOY JR

TREASURER

Board

0

MICHELLE MICHON

SECRETARY

Board

0

JEREMY SEYSSES

DIRECTOR

Board

0

SANTOSH VARGHESE

DIRECTOR

Board

0

Grants received

Showing 18 of 18

FromAmountPurposeYear
$11K
To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations.
2024
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$100K
DONATION TO SUPPORT THEIR ANNUAL DINNER
2023
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$11K
CULTURE & ARTS
2023
$5K
TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS
2023
$600
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$50K
DONATION TO THEIR BALL STARS YOUTH PROGRAM
2022
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$7K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS
2022
$80K
Scholarship support
2021
$105K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020

Funded by

$489K from 15 funders · 18 grants · 2020–2024

The Brooklyn Nets

$150K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

The Chicago Community Trust

$105K · 1 grant · 2020

Southern Smoke Foundation

$80K · 1 grant · 2021

The Chuck And Ernestina Kreutzkamp

$25K · 1 grant · 2023

Living Legacy Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2022

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$13K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

$13K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN852112719
NTEE codeB60
Subsection03
Ruling date2020-10
Formed2019
Employees4
Volunteers0
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