Grassroots Leadership Inc
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-1581743
Organization Overview
Grassroots Leadership Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (S50) the organization is classified as: Nonprofit Management, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Grassroots Leadership Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grassroots Leadership 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 12/2021, Grassroots Leadership Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 7 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
GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP FIGHTS TO END FOR-PROFIT INCARCERATION AND REDUCE RELIANCE ON CRIMINALIZATION AND DETENTION THROUGH DIRECT ACTION, ORGANIZING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL LEADERS AND COALITIONS, MOBILIZE OPPOSITION TO PRIVATIZATION, AND TRANSFORM THE IMMIGRATION AND JUSTICE SYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS - THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS WORK TO END FOR- PROFIT PRIVATE PRISONS AND JAILS AND END CRIMINALIZATION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WHILE BUILDING A BASE OF IMPACTED PEOPLE AND ALLIES FOR CHANGE. CAMPAIGNS UNDER THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE A CAMPAIGN TO END THE TREATMENT INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, A CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE INCARCERATION IN TEXAS AND CLOSE PRISON AND JAIL FACILITIES, AND A CAMPAIGN TO END CRIMINALIZATION OF HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SUBSTANCE USE, AND OTHER FACTORS DRIVING MASS INCARCERATION. IN ADDITION, TEXAS ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE (TAJ) IS A PROJECT OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE STRIVING TO END CRIMINALIZATION OF OUR COMMUNITIES, BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS OF REENTRY FROM JAIL AND PRISON IN TEXAS, AND TO DEMOLISH THE LEGACY OF RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. TAJ UNITES FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES, PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS, AND ALLIES TO BUILD SAFE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS - THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO CHANGE THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT FEED THE FOR-PROFIT DETENTION SYSTEM AND RESULT IN DEPORTATIONS, IMPACTING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. CAMPAIGNS UNDER THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE CAMPAIGN TO END CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS OF MIGRANTS, ICE OUT OF AUSTIN, THE HUTTO VISITATION PROGRAM, THE SHUT DOWN HUTTO CAMPAIGN, THE COMMUNITY DEFENSE BOND FUND, AND THE LINEA DEFENSA DEPORTATION DEFENSE HOTLINE.
GENERAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO IMPACT CHANGE BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES TO UNJUST POLICIES AND PRACTICES, CHANGING THE NARRATIVE AROUND CRIMINALIZATION, MASS INCARCERATION, AND DEPORTATION, BUILDING A BASE OF IMPACTED PEOPLE, AND BUILDING A HEALTHY AND SOLVENT ORGANIZATION. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE OUR SPONSORSHIPS. SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE TEXAS UNITED FOR FAMILIES AND WACO IMMIGRANTS ALLIANCE.
SPONSORSHIPS - TEXAS UNITED FOR FAMILIES AND WACO IMMIGRANTS ALLIANCE, A NEW GROUP IN WACO, TEXAS THAT STRIVES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON IMMIGRATION ISSUES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THEIR CITY AND ITS PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darwin Hamilton Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Barbara Hines Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Nicole Porter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Michael Young Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jacinta Gonzalez Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Josue Guillen Member | Trustee | $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 | $2,253,785 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,253,785 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,405 |
| Investment income | $1,398 |
| 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 | $2,284,839 |
| 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. | $211,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $646,252 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,260 |
| Other employee benefits | $166,195 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,002 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,449 |
| 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 | $8,980 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $112,904 |
| Travel | $58,296 |
| 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 | $3,578 |
| Insurance | $4,631 |
| All other expenses | $82,381 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,704,366 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,621,757 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $975,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $53,694 |
| 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 | $22,278 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,342 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,696,071 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,632 |
| 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 | $123,632 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,424,864 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,147,575 |
| 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 | $2,696,071 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Grassroots Leadership Inc has awarded $117,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA | | $60,000 |
NATIONAL RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST | | | $30,000 |
WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECTNEO PHILANTRHOPY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $27,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Grassroots Leadership Inc has recieved totaling $861,466.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $155,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $150,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $75,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE TEXAS ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE (TAJ) HOUSTON WORK | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Imagine Enterprises Seabrook, TX | $1,203,317 | $11,528,305 |
Arrow Child & Family Ministries Spring, TX | $11,244,936 | $6,691,288 |
Generous Life Foundation Dallas, TX | $227,520 | $6,078,199 |
Community Development Support Association Inc 2615 E Randolph Enid, OK | $10,236,786 | $3,375,382 |
Community Association Of Harmony Inc Houston, TX | $4,260,670 | $4,297,556 |
Oklahoma Center For Nonprofits Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $13,693,214 | $8,581,914 |
Pineywoods Medical Development Corporation Lufkin, TX | $22,700,202 | $1,774,261 |
Campus Of The San Antonio Jewish Community San Antonio, TX | $7,978,505 | $1,536,775 |
Training Resources For The Environmental Community Santa Fe, NM | $1,130,705 | $1,930,235 |
Grassroots Leadership Inc Austin, TX | $2,696,071 | $2,284,839 |
Center For Nonprofit Management Dallas, TX | $1,900,606 | $1,662,736 |
Assistance Center Of Collin County Inc Plano, TX | $476,769 | $1,344,937 |