Choosing Our Roots
- Assets
- $280.7k
- Revenue
- $514.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Founding
- 04/2018
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 82-3583339
Organization Overview
Choosing Our Roots is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Choosing Our Roots employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choosing Our 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 06/2021, Choosing Our Roots generated $514.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $431.1k during the year ending 06/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF CHOOSING OUR ROOTS IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL QUEER ALASKAN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE HOMES, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH - PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING HOST HOME PLACEMENT, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, MATERIAL ASSISTANCE, AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. 29 YOUTH WERE HOUSED BY THE PROGRAM THIS YEAR, AND A TOTAL OF 66 YOUTH RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED INTERVENTIONS.
ADVOCACY FOR HOMELESS LGBTQ YOUTH WITHIN THE BROADER CONTINUUM OF CARE - THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO OFFER SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY AND MEANINGFUL INTERVENTIONS INTO COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE PREVALENCE AND QUALITY OF CULTURALLY RELEVANT SUPPORTS FOR LGBTQ YOUTH WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS IN ALASKA. THIS INCLUDED ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, THE ANCHORAGE COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS, THE MAT-SU COALITION ON HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, THE ALASKA COALITION ON HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, AND VARIOUS OTHER LOCAL COALITIONS, AS WELL AS DIRECT ADVOCACY WITH OTHER YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED, AND THE COMMISSIONING OF A COMMUNITY NEEDS AND READINESS ASSESSMENT FOCUSED ON THE MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH AND THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - STIPENDS ($25/MONTHLY MEETING) PROVIDED TO YOUTH WHO SERVE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SEVERAL OTHER YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEES TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING AND HIRE STAFF; REPRESENTED ORGANIZATION AT LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL EVENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS; PROVIDED LEADERSHIP IN PEER GROUP ACTIVITIES; PRODUCED A PODCAST AND PARTICIPATED IN OTHER MEDIA OUTREACH ACTIVITIES; AND WERE MATCHED WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aria Phillips Director | Trustee | 2 | $200 |
Amy Kelley Director | Trustee | 2 | $200 |
Lillian Lennon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $150 |
David Clark Director / Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $100 |
Clara Robertson Director | Trustee | 1 | $100 |
Hunter Dill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $50 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $170,517 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $343,830 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,904 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $514,347 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $129 |
| 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 | $514,476 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,950 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $90,942 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $195,161 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,381 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,056 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,651 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,509 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,775 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,125 |
| Office expenses | $12,764 |
| Information technology | $11,676 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,734 |
| Travel | $6,337 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,294 |
| Insurance | $8,209 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $431,131 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $246,888 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,921 |
| 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 | $6,220 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,678 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $280,707 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,377 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $97,701 |
| 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 | $133,078 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $147,629 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $280,707 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Choosing Our Roots has recieved totaling $287,772.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rasmuson Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: ANCHORAGE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM | $85,000 |
Wayout Lgbtq Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Program Support | $70,000 |
Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | | $40,500 |
Pride Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LGBT COMMUNITY | $35,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $15,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $13,669 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pride Foundation Seattle, WA | $48,670,409 | $8,851,157 |
Rainbow Center Tacoma, WA | $418,470 | $589,172 |
Gender Odyssey Alliance Seattle, WA | $598,792 | $543,370 |
Choosing Our Roots Anchorage, AK | $280,707 | $514,476 |
Gender Justice League Seattle, WA | $122,383 | $219,496 |
Reckoning Trade Project Tacoma, WA | $34,811 | $0 |
Freedhearts Inc Federal Way, WA | $0 | $0 |
Rainbow Community Center Olympia Olympia, WA | $168 | $0 |
Parents Families And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays Inc Marysville, WA | $164,344 | $0 |