Capital Roots Inc

Organization Overview

Capital Roots Inc, operating under the name Capital Roots, is located in Troy, NY. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Capital Roots employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Capital Roots is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Capital Roots generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT NOURISHES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD AND GREEN SPACES FOR ALL. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT ORGANIC GARDENING AND URBAN REVITALIZATION ACTIVITIES PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY, HEALTHY LIVING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THRIVING GREEN CITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL AND BUILT RESOURCES. CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS, DIETS AND LIFESTYLES AS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH THE MISSIONS AND ACTIVITES OF ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROGRAMS EMPOWER LOCAL RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY TRANSFORMING VACANT LOTS INTO PRODUCTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN SPACES FOR BEAUTIFICATION AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THE PROGRAMS FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN RENEWAL BY ASSISTING AND SUPPORTING URBAN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, TREE PLANTING AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN TECHNIQUES FOR GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE TO RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS BRING AFFORDABLE PRODUCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Whiteman
Director
$0
Tom Mcguire
Director At-Large
$0
Megan Leitzinger
Director
$0
Kimberly Sanger Jones
Director
$0
Kim Hickok
Vice President
$0
Jeff Cohen
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Leap Architecture
Contruction
$389,128
Cdphp
Insurance
$158,630
Aj Rinella & Co
Produce
$161,280
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$45,559
Related organizations$0
Government grants $718,483
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,268,434
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,032,476
Total Program Service Revenue$577,830
Investment income $10,649
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$896
Net Income from Fundraising Events $132,733
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,768,449

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