Friends Of Roots is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (Q40) the organization is classified as: International Peace & Security, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of 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 12/2021, Friends Of Roots generated $380.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $393.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.9% per year over the past 5 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
TO PROMOTE A SOCIAL AND POLITICAL REALITY THAT IS FOUNDED ON DIGNITY, TRUST, AND A MUTUAL RECOGNITION AND RESPECT FOR BOTH PEOPLE'S HISTORIC BELONGING TO THE ENTIRE LAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE A SOCIAL AND POLITICAL REALITY THAT IS FOUNDED ON DIGNITY, TRUST, AND A MUTUAL RECOGNITION AND RESPECT FOR BOTH PEOPLE'S HISTORIC BELONGING TO THE ENTIRE LAND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Saskia Keeley Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Paller Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zachary Schaffer President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
George Douglas Officer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jef Bratspis Officer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $380,370 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $380,370 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $380,370 |
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 | $66,846 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $18,680 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $307,741 |
Total functional expenses | $393,267 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,647 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $74,647 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $74,647 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $74,647 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of Roots has recieved totaling $127,629.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $62,000 |
Mal Bdl Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO AID THE DONEE IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS. | $40,000 |
Cocatalyst Impact Inc Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,729 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $9,900 |
Zellis Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Richardson Center For Global Engagement Santa Fe, NM | $1,040,957 | $1,421,388 |
Glocal Net Inc Keller, TX | $1,375,704 | $2,171,501 |
Friends Of Roots Dallas, TX | $74,647 | $380,370 |
International Society For Individual Liberty Inc Dallas, TX | $49,140 | $0 |
Global & Theological Trends Inc San Antonio, TX | $1,808,652 | $7,136 |
Libertatis Houston, TX | $266 | $0 |
New Mexico Network For Nonviolent Communication Truth Or Consequences, NM | $4,879 | $57,809 |
Southwest Jewish Congress Dallas, TX | $67,724 | $0 |