Rooted Wisdom Africa
- Assets
- $226.2k
- Revenue
- $221.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 06/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-8595073
Organization Overview
Rooted Wisdom Africa is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rooted Wisdom Africa 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 12/2023, Rooted Wisdom Africa generated $221.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $238.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA OFFERS AN INTEGRATED SET OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INCOME GENERATION, FOOD SECURITY AND EMPLOYMENT. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN RURAL UGANDA TO OVERCOME THE CONSTRAINTS OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. SINCE OUR INCEPTION, ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA HAS WORKED WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO SEND STUDENTS TO SCHOOL, PROVIDE SKILL-BASED TRAINING, AND FACILITATE SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE PROJECTS AS REQUESTED BY THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA INVESTS IN FAMILIES, STUDENTS, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT INCOME GENERATION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS AS THEY LEARN VALUABLE BUSINESS SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME, FOOD SECURITY, AND SCALABLE BUSINESSES. THE WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE TRAINING PROGRAM (WETP) EQUIPS WOMEN AND GIRLS LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SECURE INDEPENDENT AND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. IN 2023, WETP SUPPORTED OVER 165 UGANDAN WOMEN AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH. THE FARMER FIELD SCHOOL (FFS) SUPPORTS CURRENT OR ASPIRING FARMERS BY TEACHING HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL TECHNIQUES USING A COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH. IN 2023, 154 FARMERS WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE PROGRAM. THE MASTER FARMER PROGRAM (MFP) WAS LAUNCHED IN 2023. THE MFP AIMS TO SUPPORT RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, IN ENHANCING THEIR AGRICULTURAL SKILLS AND APPLYING AGRICULTURAL TECHNIQUES AND BUSINESS PRACTICES. UNLIKE RWA'S FARMER FIELD SCHOOL, WHICH REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL TIME COMMITMENTS, THE MFP WAS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE PART-TIME OR NOVICE FARMERS BY OFFERING A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.
EDUCATION: ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA SUPPORTS FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY PARTNERING WITH SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES. AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL, OUR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM FEATURES AN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING. IN 2023, 404 STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED, AND OVER 156,260 MEALS WERE PROVIDED. BEYOND SECONDARY SCHOOL, ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA SUPPORTS THE BEST AND MOST ACADEMICALLY MINDED STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AT LOCAL VOCATIONAL COLLEGES. IN 2023, 29 STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristine Hitchings Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $67,000 |
Elizabeth Lotz Member At Large | OfficerTrustee | 1.75 | $0 |
Sarah Herzog Member At Large | OfficerTrustee | 1.75 | $0 |
Kelly Witte Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.75 | $0 |
Laura Andes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.75 | $0 |
Christopher Moore Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1.75 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,991 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,868 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,991 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $220,991 |
| 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. | $64,843 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,946 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,431 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,822 |
| Office expenses | $3,298 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $29,891 |
| Total functional expenses | $238,118 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $222,460 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,739 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1 |
| Total assets | $226,200 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,310 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $49,890 |
| 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 | $226,200 |