Grassroot Projects is located in Sammamish, WA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (W12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grassroot Projects is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GRASSROOT PROJECTS CREATES AND SUPPORTS EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CHILDREN BY REMOVING BARRIERS AND EMPOWERING KIDS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS THEY ENJOY THEIR CHILDHOODS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY HAVING A VERY LOW RESISTANCE CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS, DECREASED NEED FOR DOCUMENTATION, MULTILINGUAL VOLUNTEERS, AND DELIVERING CARE PACKAGES TO THE FAMILIES EITHER AT THEIR HOME OR AT A SPECIFIC PICK-UP POINT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRASSROOT PROJECTS PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TWO SERVICES TO HELP UNDER-RESOURCED IMMIGRANT/ REFUGEE FAMILIES AS THEY STRUGGLE TO RESETTLE INTO A NEW COUNTRY AND CALL IT THEIR HOME: A) CARE PACKAGES: THESE INCLUDE BASIC ESSENTIALS FOR CHILDREN/ BABIES RANGING FROM DIAPERS, WIPES, FORMULA, SEASONAL CLOTHING, CAR SEATS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE GROCERIES. ON AVERAGE, WE ASSIST 60 TO 70 FAMILIES PER MONTH. C) SPONSOR A PASSION: WE PROVIDE SPONSORSHIPS FOR CHILDREN TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS/TALENTS SUCH AS GYMNASTIC CLASSES, SWIMMING, TUMBLING, ART CLASSES , AND SUCH. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP THESE KIDS ENJOY THEIR CHILDHOOD AND EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF PLAY. WE ASSISTED 1,352 CHILDREN IN 2021 FROM IMMIGRANTS FROM > 30 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Priya Gangwani President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Nimisha Goyal Vice President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Lisa Freeman Board Secretary | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Sarah Tharp Board Member | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $86,384 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $170,826 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $70,956 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $257,210 |
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 | $257,210 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $1,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,319 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,646 |
Office expenses | $3,793 |
Information technology | $559 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,282 |
Travel | $25 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $155,154 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,064 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $39,990 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
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 | $200 |
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 | $152,754 |
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 | $73,893 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $78,861 |
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 | $152,754 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Grassroot Projects has recieved totaling $139,155.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS; EAST KING COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND 2021 | $57,500 |
Eastside Baby Corner Issaquah, WA PURPOSE: Child Welfare | $55,663 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,544 |
Renton Regional Community Foundation Renton, WA PURPOSE: HOUSING HEALTH AND BASIC SERVICES | $10,000 |
Eugene And Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporation Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAM | $2,500 |
Equitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Canby Kiwanis Foundation Inc Canby, OR | $373,549 | $530,086 |
The Out Foundation Portland, OR | $465,988 | $770,300 |
Terrewode Womens Fund Eugene, OR | $391,323 | $746,254 |
Coos County Fair Alliance Inc Myrtle Point, OR | $16,381 | $0 |
Brave Warrior Project Wenatchee, WA | $498,243 | $444,864 |
Kyani Caring Hands Idaho Falls, ID | $80,379 | $90,178 |
Business 2 Mission Monroe, WA | $513,328 | $723,203 |
Grassroot Projects Sammamish, WA | $152,754 | $257,210 |
T-Town Rocks Music Festival Fox Island, WA | $19,544 | $171,816 |
The J Curtis Earl Idaho Aviation Foundation Inc Eagle, ID | $1,291,436 | $111,649 |
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc Sun Valley, ID | $426,907 | $165,063 |
Washington State Department Of Transportation Memorial Foundation Olympia, WA | $440,036 | $0 |