Root Cause Institute Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 11/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0703238
Organization Overview
Root Cause Institute Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Root Cause Institute Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Root Cause Institute Inc 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 12/2021, Root Cause Institute Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ROOT CAUSE IS A NONPROFIT RESEARCH AND CONSULTING FIRM THAT PARTNERS WITH NONPROFITS, PHILANTHROPIES, GOVERNMENT, AND BUSINESSES TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS TO TODAY'S TOUGHEST SOCIAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR ADVISORY AND EDUCATION PRACTICE OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP OUR PARTNERS IN THE NONPROFIT, PHILANTHROPIC AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS TO: DESIGN AND ADVANCE COLLECTIVE ACTION PROJECTS; ASSESS AND STRENGTHEN PRACTICES OF MEASUREMENT, LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT; AND PLAN AND EXECUTE STRATEGIES THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO SUCCEED FROM ONE LIFE STAGE TO THE NEXT. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH COMMUNITY PROVIDERS, ALONG WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, IN ORDER TO SHAPE POLICIES AND SERVICES AND LEARN HOW PEOPLE EXPERIENCE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS BASED ON RACE, CLASS, GENDER AND/OR GEOGRAPHY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DEVELOPS RESEARCH, DATA, CASE STUDIES, AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Rodriguez Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $168,815 |
Sonja Okun Principal | 40 | $133,455 | |
Colette Stanzler Principal | 40 | $132,401 | |
Consuela Greene Principal | 40 | $131,848 | |
Abby Fung Managing Director | 40 | $131,760 | |
Barbara Travers Director Of Operations | 40 | $101,525 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $422,554 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,938 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $668,492 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,100,669 |
| Investment income | $939 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,770,100 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $169,743 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,923 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,095,034 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,772 |
| Other employee benefits | $136,943 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,206 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,009 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,377 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,398 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,947 |
| Office expenses | $5,159 |
| Information technology | $31,775 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,719 |
| Travel | $5,377 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,202 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,953 |
| Insurance | $10,282 |
| All other expenses | $3,785 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,859,637 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $246,665 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $955,916 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $89,720 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $143,820 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,240 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,447 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $110,012 |
| Total assets | $1,560,820 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,085 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $92,500 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $388,585 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,158,346 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,889 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,560,820 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Root Cause Institute Inc has awarded $48,897 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $41,673 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,224 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Root Cause Institute Inc has recieved totaling $19,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Irving Harris Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TENETS WORKING GROUP STRATEGIC CONSULTATION | $14,000 |
Give To Life Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: TO ENABLE MORE PEOPLE AND FAMILITES TO ACHIEVE LIFELONG SUCCESS | $5,600 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Glynwood Center Inc Cold Spring, NY | $32,242,454 | $4,913,173 |
Lubetzky Family Foundation New York, NY | $3,686,685 | $1,229,616 |
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Community Training And Assistance Center Inc Boston, MA | $3,090,991 | $2,699,211 |
School Of Leadership-Afghanistan Inc Boston, MA | $18,498,696 | $9,621,061 |
Root Cause Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | $1,560,820 | $1,770,100 |
Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council Inc Lexington, MA | $1,443,602 | $1,632,935 |
Leadership Rhode Island Educational Foundation Providence, RI | $1,360,097 | $1,459,268 |
Chumir Foundation For Ethics In Leadership New York, NY | $106,762 | $800,000 |
Leadership Greater Hartford Inc Hartford, CT | $581,810 | $1,120,573 |
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