Just Roots
- Assets
- $355.9k
- Revenue
- $432.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 05/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-4241543
Organization Overview
Just Roots, operating under the name Just Roots Chicago, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Just Roots Chicago employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Just Roots Chicago 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 12/2022, Just Roots Chicago generated $432.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $264.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 71.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
JUST ROOTS CHICAGO WAS INCORPORATED AS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND ACCESS TO LOCAL, SUSTAINABLY GROWN FOOD. JUST ROOTS CHICAGO GROWN CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOOD WITH AND FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THOUGH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.JUST ROOTS CHICAGO FACILITATES HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO GROW FOOD SUSTAINABLY AND WORK TOWARDS LEADING A HEALTHIER LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION USES ITS TWO FARMS AS COMMUNITY BUILDING SPACES TO FORGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS THROUGH SHARED SPACE, EVENTS AND GOOD FOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JUST ROOTS WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND ACCESS TO LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE GROWN FOOD. IN FIVE YEARS OF OPERRATION, JUSTROOTS HAS BUILT TWO SUSTAINABLE URBAN FARMS AND CURRENTLY PRODUCES OVER 30,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE/YEAR. THE FARMS ARE UTILIZED TO FACILITATE FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, VOLUNTERER OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS FOR OVER 1,500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON ANNUAL BASIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tammy Reed Tran President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Renee Vuilluame Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eileen Paliakas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Alexander Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Joy Dizon Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Jackson Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $403,932 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $403,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,218 |
| 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 | $647 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $432,380 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,506 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,405 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $493 |
| 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 | $46,215 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,538 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $8,872 |
| Insurance | $1,288 |
| All other expenses | $11,726 |
| Total functional expenses | $264,627 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $247,961 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,000 |
| 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 | $14,475 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $92,498 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $355,934 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,257 |
| 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 | $5,257 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $350,677 |
| 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 | $355,934 |