New Roots Charter School
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Founding
- 03/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 26-4183302
Organization Overview
New Roots Charter School is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, New Roots Charter School employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Roots Charter School 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 06/2022, New Roots Charter School generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREPARE OUR DIVERSE STUDENT BODY TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF CITIZENSHIP, WORK, AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY. OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC PROGRAM FEATURES HANDS-ON, COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS IN SOLVING REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS. NEW ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN A REGENTS DIPLOMA AND DEMONSTRATE READINESS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION BY EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT AND CREATING A GRADUATION PORTFOLIO THAT DEMONSTRATES THAT THEY HAVE MET OR EXCEEDED ALL 28 NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS. OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY CREATES A MODEL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES BEST PRACTICES IN SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION WITH THOSE PROVEN TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATION - NEW ROOTS IS AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION. ITS INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC CURRICULUM WILL FEATURE HANDS-ON, COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING TO HELP STUDENTS SOLVE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS.
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM - THE FARM TO SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM INTEGRATES THE STUDY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND HANDS-ON APPLICATIONS AT LOCAL FARMS WITH THE SCHOOL'S COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING CURRICULUM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristina Nilsen-Hodges Principal | Officer | 60 | $105,552 |
Jason Hamilton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathleen Torello Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Catherine Thompson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Wilson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Peter Bardaglio Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $234,504 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,899 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $294,403 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,997,947 |
| Investment income | $352 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$515 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,299,859 |
| 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. | $118,474 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,644 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $996,844 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $54,030 |
| Other employee benefits | $84,458 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,586 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,171 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,994 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $83,919 |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,024 |
| Office expenses | $3,555 |
| Information technology | $85,148 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $330,743 |
| Travel | $1,319 |
| 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 | $39,808 |
| Insurance | $32,993 |
| All other expenses | $14,256 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,135,548 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $751,199 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $318,920 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,374 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,782 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $294,680 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,457 |
| Total assets | $1,432,412 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $157,233 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $40,603 |
| 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 | $65,404 |
| Total liabilities | $263,240 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,160,090 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,082 |
| 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 | $1,432,412 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that New Roots Charter School has recieved totaling $225,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies Getzville, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $200,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Our World Neighborhood Charter School Astoria, NY | $8,035,800 | $19,394,981 |
Zeta Charter Schools - New York City Bronx, NY | $8,294,050 | $24,042,847 |
Tapestry Charter School Buffalo, NY | $42,673,326 | $19,036,142 |
Belmont Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $6,922,339 | $21,008,354 |
Riverton Street Charter School Jamaica, NY | $876,028 | $18,020,045 |
Community Partnership Charter School Brooklyn, NY | $6,697,823 | $17,421,510 |
University Heights Charter School Of Excellence Inc Newark, NJ | $19,966,425 | $19,377,888 |
Propel Charter School Sunrise Pittsburgh, PA | $9,914,076 | $19,454,226 |
West Oak Lane Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $9,484,536 | $17,633,515 |
New World Preparatory Charter School Staten Island, NY | $11,039,877 | $15,891,688 |
Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School Somerset, NJ | $11,475,546 | $18,846,415 |
Mast Community Charter School Iii Philadelphia, PA | $53,124,349 | $21,172,350 |