Roots And Wings Inc is located in Boca Raton, FL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Roots And Wings Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roots And Wings 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 12/2023, Roots And Wings Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $967.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
ROOTS AND WINGS PROVIDES AFTERSCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR 1ST THROUGH 4TH GRADE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS STRUGGLING WITH READING SKILLS, & HOSTS AN AWARD PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS & STAFF WHO PROVIDE A SUPERIOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROJECT UPLIFT, OUR FREE AFTER SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM, BEGAN AT PINE GROVE IN THE FALL OF THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR AS A 3RD GRADE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TO HELP 30 STRUGGLING READERS WHO WERE ONE OR TWO GRADES BELOW GRADE LEVEL. IT BEGAN WITH 30 3RD GRADE STUDENTS IN THAT ONE SCHOOL. BY THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR, WE WERE WORKING WITH OVER 1,000 STUDENTS IN 13 TITLE 1 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
THE ABOVE AND BEYOND TEACHER AND STAFF RECOGNITION PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2016 AS A FUN, CELEBRATORY WAY TO HONOR THE HARD WORK OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO OFTEN GO UNRECOGNIZED. THE AWARDEES ARE CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ROOTS AND WINGS, ALONG WITH DONORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ATTEND THESE AWARD PRESENTATIONS. WE HAVE HONORED OVER 1,000 TEACHERS AND STAFF SINCE ITS INCEPTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Theodore Hoskinson Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Don Uselmann Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve D Wehrle VP & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Fazio Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony W Graziano Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joycelyn Patrick 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,204,686 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $215,798 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,204,686 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $61,993 |
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 | $1,266,679 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,012 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $990 |
Payroll taxes | $3,320 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,587 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $56,620 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,064 |
Office expenses | $13,027 |
Information technology | $23,715 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,912 |
Travel | $1,028 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,904 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,526 |
All other expenses | $701 |
Total functional expenses | $967,105 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $460,110 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,366,332 |
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 | $80,136 |
Total assets | $1,906,578 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,452 |
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 | $75,469 |
Total liabilities | $84,921 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,312,717 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $508,940 |
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 | $1,906,578 |