Urban Roots Mn is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Urban Roots MN employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Roots MN 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, Urban Roots MN generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.URBAN ROOTS IS A SAINT PAUL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH NATURE, HEALTHY FOOD, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARKET GARDEN PROGRAM:THE MARKET GARDEN PROGRAM GREW 13,500 POUNDS OF PRODUCE THIS YEAR AND DONATED 2,300 POUNDS TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF FOOD INSECURITY IN OUR COMMUNITY. 26 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN PAID, JOB TRAINING INTERNSHIPS AND HELPED MAINTAIN 5 GARDEN PLOTS, COVERING ROUGHLY 1.5 ACRES.COOK FRESH PROGRAM:THE COOK FRESH PROGRAM SERVED 18 YOUTH IN PAID INTERNSHIPS WHERE THEY SERVED 1000 MEALS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, LAUNCHED THE MOBILE DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN, AND ENGAGED 20 LOCAL CHEFS IN PROGRAMMING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM LANGUAGE.CONSERVATION:THE CONSERVATION PROGRAM RESTORED 204 ACRES OF HABITAT AND GREEN SPACES ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAINT PAUL. 36 YOUTH INTERNS WERE ENGAGED IN PAID INTERNSHIPS WHERE THEY WORKED IN OVER 11 PARKS AND PLANTED 3231 TYPES OF PLANTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TREES, FORBS AND SHRUBS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Zak Buell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Dykstal Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Harr Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shonda Craft Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mellisa Prenevost Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Leif Masrud Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $12,717 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,601,745 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,614,462 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $198 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,593 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,636,979 |
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. | $91,873 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,321 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $640,310 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,838 |
Other employee benefits | $27,978 |
Payroll taxes | $56,923 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,839 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $148,675 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,470 |
Office expenses | $12,236 |
Information technology | $973 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $136,870 |
Travel | $11,130 |
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 | $41,345 |
Insurance | $17,291 |
All other expenses | $5,004 |
Total functional expenses | $1,373,084 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $196,415 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,916 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $415,632 |
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 | $12,441 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $178,021 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,202 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $75,572 |
Total assets | $909,199 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,333 |
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 | $68,812 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $75,572 |
Total liabilities | $217,717 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $221,690 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $469,792 |
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 | $909,199 |