Indigenous Roots
- Assets
- $886.2k
- Revenue
- $569.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 07/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4492457
Organization Overview
Indigenous Roots is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indigenous 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, Indigenous Roots generated $569.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $548.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 50.6% 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
INDIGENOUS ROOTS IS A COLLECTIVE OF ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO BUILDING, SUPPORTING, AND CULTIVATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THROUGH CULTURAL ARTS AND ACTIVISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDIGENOUS ROOTS BUILDS, SUPPORTS AND CULTIVATES SPACES AND OPPORTUNITIESFOR NATIVE, BLACK, BROWN INDIGENOUS ARTISTS, ORGANIZERS AND CULTURAL GROUPSTO PRACTICE, SHARE, LEARN, DEVELOP AND INCUBATE THEIR ART FORM ANDBUSINESS. OVER 9,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ARTISTS ACCESSED AND/OR UTILIZEDSPACES, RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY INDIGENOUS ROOTS.
INDIGENOUS ROOTS PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, CULTURALLY RELEVANTMENTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, EMERGINGCULTURAL/COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR INCUBATION STAGES.INDIGENOUS ROOTS UNDERSTANDS THAT ONE OF THE BIGGEST BARRIERS TO FINANCIALSELF-SUFFICIENCY IS THE LACK OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND TRAININGFOR ARTISTS/COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THAT ARE LOCATED IN LOW-INCOME ANDMARGINALIZED NEIGHBORHOODS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Isabel Chanslor Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hue Chlieu Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melinna Sixtos Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Andre Montoya Bartlelemy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alejandra Tobar Alatriz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lance Lamont Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $407,627 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $419,127 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $150,424 |
| Investment income | $149 |
| 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 | $569,700 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,500 |
| 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 | $71,426 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $84 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,420 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,281 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $9,350 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $193,460 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,670 |
| Office expenses | $15,422 |
| Information technology | $5,086 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $82,480 |
| Travel | $48,525 |
| 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 | $17,065 |
| Insurance | $5,041 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $548,858 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,924 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $89,398 |
| 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 | $513,835 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $886,157 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80 |
| 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 | $363,661 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $363,741 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $382,416 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $140,000 |
| 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 | $886,157 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Indigenous Roots has recieved totaling $933,428.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $625,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $58,000 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $50,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,500 |
Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $33,125 |
Headwaters Foundation For Justice Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Macphail Center For Music Minneapolis, MN | $35,895,025 | $13,629,957 |
Northern Clay Center Minneapolis, MN | $4,214,446 | $1,584,059 |
Wisconsin Foundaton For Educational Administration Inc Madison, WI | $1,928,269 | $1,830,497 |
Compas Inc Saint Paul, MN | $901,341 | $1,622,241 |
Lundstrum Center For The Performing Arts Minneapolis, MN | $4,589,030 | $3,242,300 |
Minnetonka Center For The Arts Wayzata, MN | $4,918,797 | $1,090,621 |
Highpoint Center For Printmaking Minneapolis, MN | $3,433,299 | $1,165,145 |
Upstream Arts Minneapolis, MN | $767,921 | $982,473 |
International Music Camp Inc Minot, ND | $1,150,224 | $1,047,547 |
Foci Minnesota Center For Glass Arts Minneapolis, MN | $1,347,275 | $707,574 |
Lynden Inc River Hills, WI | $1,031,595 | $1,460,149 |
Creative Adventure Lab Inc Dubuque, IA | $790,548 | $976,399 |