Birth Roots Inc is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (E42) the organization is classified as: Family Planning, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Birth Roots Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birth Roots 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, Birth Roots Inc generated $247.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $176.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED PARENTING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, BIRTH ROOTS PROVIDES NON-CLINICAL, COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY AND EARLY PARENTHOOD. BUILDING PARENTAL CONFIDENCE, ENHANCING PARTNER COMMUNICATION, PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH A SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK AND STRONG COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS FOR PARENTING. SERVING APPROXIMATELY 500 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY IN SOUTHER MAINE COMMUNITITES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHILDBIRTH AND PARENTING CLASSES: WE PROVIDED CHILDBIRTH AND PARENTING CLASSES FOR 500+ FAMILIES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN 2021. THESE CLASSES BUILD CONFIDENCE, CREATE COMMUNITY, AND ENHANCE PARTNER COMMUNICATION TO SECURE STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR MAINE FAMILIES.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: THE BIRTH ROOTS MODEL OF PROGRAMMING AND FACILITATION REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS FEEDBACK LOOP THAT INFORMS ADJUSTMENTS TO COURSE CONTENT AND FACILITATION ACROSS ALL OF OUR CLASS OFFERINGS. ADDITIONALLY, IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021, BIRTH ROOTS FOCUSED SPECIFICALLY ON PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: 100 DAYS OF WINTER (EXPANDING OUR PROGRAM TO INCLUDE WEEKLY PLAYDATES IN OUR OUTDOOR NATURE CLASSROOM); BABY ROOTS NATURE CAMP (EXPANDING OUR PROGRAM TO OFFER A CAMP FOR OUR YOUNGEST TODDLERS, AGED 10-20 MONTHS); AND ALL POSTNATAL COURSES (ADJUSTING COURSE CONTENT TO ADDRESS BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM EXPERIENCES SPECIFIC TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wendy Richards Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Silver Shea Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brette Turner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Samantha Green Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Gallo Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tho Ngo Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,963 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $127,754 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,717 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $113,501 |
Investment income | $40 |
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 | $247,258 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,097 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $618 |
Payroll taxes | $7,085 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,505 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,022 |
Advertising and promotion | $292 |
Office expenses | $18,281 |
Information technology | $2,889 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,292 |
Travel | $10 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $89 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $359 |
Insurance | $1,123 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $176,762 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,717 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,899 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,958 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,316 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $192,890 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $16,327 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $16,327 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,563 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $192,890 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Birth Roots Inc has recieved totaling $30,550.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Quimby Family Foundation Portland, ME PURPOSE: 2021 MOVMENT GRANT | $16,500 |
Thomas H And Nancy A Conway Charitable Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Chester Kitchings Family Foundation Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Kirby Family Foundation Albany, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $4,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $50 |
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