Root Change is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (J02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Root Change 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, Root Change generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 8 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 IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND SCALE PATTERN-BREAKING STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR ROOT CHANGEAT ROOT CHANGE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL SOCIETY, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES, AND FOSTERING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. WE OPERATE GLOBALLY, TAILORING OUR STRATEGIES TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR PARTNERS.KEY INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATIONS IN 2022:COLLABORATION WITH THE CARTER CENTER: IN 2022, WE INITIATED A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CARTER CENTER TO SUPPORT THEIR DOMESTIC CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAMS. SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGNS: WE PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE "VACCINATE ALL 58 CAMPAIGN" THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. OUR INVOLVEMENT INCLUDED DEVELOPING MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING FRAMEWORKS, PROGRAM EVALUATION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, COACHING, CAPACITY BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS), REGIONAL CONVENINGS, AND NETWORK ANALYSIS OF THE CBO COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN HEALTH OUTREACH AND MITIGATION.CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS: WE CONTINUE TO ASSIST THIS OFFICE WITH COLLECTIVE ACTION PLANNING, COMMUNITY-BASED FOCUS GROUPS, ANALYTICAL DIGESTS, AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGERS.ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION GRANT: WE WERE AWARDED A GRANT TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP EXCHANGE PROGRAM. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING U.S.-BASED GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUPS WORKING IN HEALTH EQUITY, AIMING TO ENHANCE THEIR COLLECTIVE ACTION CAPACITIES, SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCING HEALTH ACCESS AND OUTCOMES.YOUTHPOWER YOUTH EXCEL PROGRAM WITH IREX: WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH IREX TO IMPLEMENT THE YOUTHPOWER YOUTH EXCEL PROGRAM, A GLOBAL INITIATIVE BY THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID). THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO DRIVE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT USING IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH TO STRENGTHEN DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS AT VARIOUS LEVELS.IMPACT AND OUTCOMES:EACH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN IN 2022 HAS CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO OUR MISSION OF STRENGTHENING SYSTEMS AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES. SPECIFIC OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENHANCED CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SUCCESSFUL CONVENING OF REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES, AND EMPOWERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE GLOBE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Claudia Liebler Director | Trustee | 40 | $102,307 |
Sabrina Amburgey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Leonard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meg Kinghorn Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tanja Bjelanovic Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gertrude Zoe Kabwazi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $102,364 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,739 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,103 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,239,139 |
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 | $1,394,242 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $230,461 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,530 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $246,112 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,164 |
Payroll taxes | $40,416 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,822 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $565,159 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,620 |
Information technology | $41,844 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $55,060 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,878 |
Interest | $117 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,392 |
Insurance | $622 |
All other expenses | $9,103 |
Total functional expenses | $1,236,770 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $349,452 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $210,700 |
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 | $119 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $480 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $560,751 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,163 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $313,039 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $47,834 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $454,300 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $918,336 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$357,585 |
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 | $560,751 |
Over the last fiscal year, Root Change has awarded $18,252 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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EL HUARACHE AZTECA PURPOSE: THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE (CII) STARTED A SIX-MONTH PILOT THAT SUPPORTED SMALL BUSINESSES IN FRUITVALE, OAKLAND IN THEIR RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. | $7,755 |
ORO LAMINDO ISMAEL PURPOSE: THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE (CII) STARTED A SIX-MONTH PILOT THAT SUPPORTED SMALL BUSINESSES IN FRUITVALE, OAKLAND IN THEIR RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. | $5,273 |
NENA HAIR STUDIO PURPOSE: THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE (CII) STARTED A SIX-MONTH PILOT THAT SUPPORTED SMALL BUSINESSES IN FRUITVALE, OAKLAND IN THEIR RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. | $5,224 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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International Training Institute For The Sheet Metal & Ac Industry Falls Church, VA | $60,856,107 | $15,099,753 |
Grow Capital Jobs Foundation Richmond, VA | $524,955 | $2,629,829 |
Root Change Washington, DC | $560,751 | $1,394,242 |
Building Right Relationships Inc Severn, MD | $15,793 | $74,511 |
Patent Pathways Fairfax, VA | $4,290 | $31,400 |
Wit-Ops Silver Spring, MD | $0 | $0 |
Virginia Spqa Chesapeake, VA | $146,749 | $0 |
Coworker Washington, DC | $3,528 | $0 |