United Roots
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 11/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 27-3457152
Organization Overview
United Roots is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, United Roots employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Roots 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 06/2021, United Roots generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.6% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UNITED ROOTS ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS MARGINALIZED YOUTH IN SOCIALLY INNOVATIVE WAYS, THROUGH ARTS AND MEDIA TRAINING, CAREER AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND WELLNESS SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH PROGRAMS-UNITED ROOTS PROVIDED YOUTH AGES 13-24 WITH FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING & CO-WORKING OFFICE SPACE AT OUR 4,095 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY LOCATED AT 2781 TELEGRAPH AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94612.YOUTH MEMBERS OF UNITED ROOTS HAVE BEEN HIGHLY IMPACTED BY STREET, DOMESTIC, SEXUAL, EMOTIONAL AND/ OR ECONOMIC VIOLENCE. SINCE OUR OPENING IN 2009, WE HAVE ENGAGED OVER 5,000 YOUTH, AND HAVE HAD AN AVERAGE YOUTH MEMBERSHIP OF 200 YOUTH PER YEAR. OVER NINETY PERCENT ARE YOUTH OF COLOR AND EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME.DETERMINATION: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN PEACE MOVEMENT, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUNG BLACK MEN TO ADVANCE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. WEEKLY SESSIONS AT UNITED ROOTS OFFER PARTICIPANTS CULTURAL HEALING PRACTICES, MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING, PAID EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: DETERMINATIONBMG.ORG.YOUTH IMPACT HUB: THE MISSION OF YOUTH IMPACT HUB OAKLAND, A PROGRAM AT UNITED ROOTS, IS TO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP OF LOW-INCOME YOUTH OF COLOR IN CREATING AN EQUITABLE, LIFE-AFFIRMING ECONOMY BY PROVIDING SOCIALLY INNOVATIVE TRAINING, COLLABORATIVE CO-WORKING SPACE AND ACCESS TO NETWORKS AND RESOURCES. THE YOUTH HUB FELLOWSHIP IS A COMPREHENSIVE, YEARLONG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EMERGING YOUNG LEADERS AGES 16-24 THAT ARE CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. YOUTH HUB FELLOWS GAIN:BUSINESS SKILLS: DEVELOP A BUSINESS MODEL, STRATEGY AND 10-MINUTE PITCH PRESENTATIONPERSONAL SKILLS: INCREASE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS (COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, LEADERSHIP, ETC.)SEED FUNDING & RESOURCES: RECEIVE ACCESS TO BUSINESS ADVISORS, PRO BONO SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT LAUNCH OF AN ENTERPRISEMENTORSHIP: WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS FROM IMPACT HUB OAKLAND AND THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITYCIVIC ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: IMPLEMENT A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT BENEFITS THE COMMUNITYTHE YOUTH HUB FELLOWSHIP PROVIDED WEEKLY BUSINESS CLASSES FOR 5 MONTHS WITH MENTORSHIP FROM ADULT BUSINESS LEADERS. UNITED ROOTS ORGANIZED A PITCH EVENT FOR YOUTH HUB FELLOWS TO PRESENT THEIR IDEAS TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, WITH FELLOWS RECEIVING SEED FUNDING. YOUTH IN THE FELLOWSHIP LAUNCHED 10 YOUTH-LED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS, AND HAD ACCESS TO OFFICE SPACE, CONFERENCE ROOMS, COMPUTER ACCESS, A PRINTER, WIFI, A PHONE, MEDIA EQUIPMENT AND MORE. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: WWW.YOUTHIMPACTHUB.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rosalyn Reed Co-Exec. Dir. | Officer | 32 | $125,265 |
Konda Mason Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean Kennedy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Calvin Williams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Makower Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lanese Martin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,409,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,409,681 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $107,898 |
| Investment income | $1,403 |
| 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 | $1,621,157 |
| 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. | $126,624 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,195 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $398,212 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,122 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,797 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,079 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,845 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $440,359 |
| Advertising and promotion | $299 |
| Office expenses | $14,725 |
| Information technology | $17,533 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $83,313 |
| Travel | $1,219 |
| 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 | $10,162 |
| All other expenses | $51,163 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,374,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,264,039 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $337,766 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $96,624 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $24,501 |
| 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 | $74,010 |
| Total assets | $1,796,940 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,224 |
| 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 | $93,224 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $42,514 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,661,202 |
| 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 | $1,796,940 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that United Roots has recieved totaling $453,168.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $363,815 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Hack The Hood Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Partner funding | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,332 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21 |