Roots Rising Inc
- Assets
- $495.3k
- Revenue
- $450.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Pittsfield, MA
- Founding
- 06/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-2950864
Organization Overview
Roots Rising Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Roots Rising Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roots Rising 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, Roots Rising Inc generated $450.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $232.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 35.5% per year over the past 3 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
ROOTS RISING IS AN AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH FOOD AND FARMING. THE VISION IS TO LIFT UP TEENS AS COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS AND TO STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF MEANINGFUL WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PITTSFIELD FARMERS MARKET, FOUNDED IN 2013, OPERATES WITH THE BELIEF THAT EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD. WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND AND PRODUCER-ONLY MARKET, WITH ALL OF OUR VENDORS SELLING PRODUCTS THAT THEY GROW, RAISE, OR PRODUCE THEMSELVES. LIVE MUSIC, CHEF DEMOS AND WORKSHOPS HAVE HELPED MAKE THE MARKET A TRUE COMMUNITY HUB. ROOTS RISING RUNS SEVERAL FOOD JUSTICE INITIATIVES IN ORDER TO MAKE OUR MARKET MORE AFFORDABLE TO ALL- INCLUDING MARKET MATCH, WHICH DOUBLES THE PURCHASING POWER OF LOW INCOME RESIDENTS USING SNAP, WIC, AND SENIOR BENEFITS. THE PITTSFIELD FARMERS MARKET IS THE FIRST TEEN-RUN MARKET IN THE REGION. OUR TEEN MARKET CREW IS INVOLVED WITH EVERY ASPECT OF RUNNING THE MARKET, FROM VENDOR SUPPORT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE TO CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES.
YOUTH CREWS HIRE PITTSFIELD TEENS TO WORK ON FARMS AND IN FOOD PANTRIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, AS WELL AS AT OUR OWN FARMERS MARKET. IT'S NOT JUST A JOB. ITS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL WORKWORK THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND THAT CONTRIBUTES TO A LARGER SOCIAL GOOD. ROOTS RISING BELIEVES THAT MEANINGFUL WORK IS TRANSFORMATIONAL. IT LEAVES YOUTH FEELING PURPOSEFUL, CAPABLE, AND CONNECTED. WE RUN THREE SEASONAL FARM CREWS A YEAR: SUMMER, FALL, AND SPRING, AS WELL AS MARKET CREW, WHICH IS A GRADUATE LEVEL CREW. THESE CREWS ARE BOTH EMPLOYMENT AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO THEIR HOURS WORKING IN THE FARM FIELDS OR IN THE FARMERS MARKET, YOUTH ALSO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, CULINARY AND FINANCIAL LITERACY LESSONS, AND FEEDBACK CIRCLES.
GENERAL OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR ROOTS RISING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Vecchia Co Exec Dire | Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
Jamie Samowitz Co Exec Dire | Officer | 40 | $48,623 |
Mackenzie Greer Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Thomas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Burgio President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marlee Barry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,698 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $378,532 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $404,230 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,284 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $34,898 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,267 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $450,384 |
| 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 | $132,058 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,037 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,938 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,270 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,658 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,356 |
| Office expenses | $7,316 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,781 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $564 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,111 |
| Insurance | $2,802 |
| All other expenses | $5,243 |
| Total functional expenses | $232,662 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $459,706 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,191 |
| 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 | $9,901 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,519 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $495,317 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,143 |
| 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 | $6,318 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,461 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $320,856 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $155,000 |
| 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 | $495,317 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Roots Rising Inc has recieved totaling $18,055.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Feigenbaum Foundation Inc Pittsfield, MA PURPOSE: YOUTH CREWS & PITTSFIELD FARMERS MARKET | $10,000 |
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc Sheffield, MA PURPOSE: FOR TEEN PROGRAMMING, FARMERS MARKET AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55 |
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|---|---|---|
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Dairy One Cooperative Inc Ithaca, NY | $10,249,154 | $25,724,887 |
Holstein Friesian Association Of America Brattleboro, VT | $42,888,096 | $20,454,102 |
The William H Miner Agricultural Research Institute Chazy, NY | $25,150,167 | $10,410,462 |
Grace Communications Foundation Inc New York, NY | $9,222,389 | $7,837,107 |
New Haven Ecology Project Inc New Haven, CT | $13,646,916 | $6,735,090 |
Attleboro Corporate Center Association Inc Attleboro, MA | $92,995 | $6,024,289 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Dedham, MA | $6,169,904 | $6,230,011 |
Essex Agricultural Society Topsfield, MA | $13,692,899 | $6,659,006 |
Rhode Island Laborers Unified Tr Cranston, RI | $3,637,033 | $4,506,206 |
New York Farm Bureau Albany, NY | $21,413,106 | $1,125,268 |
The Livestock Institute Of Southern New England Westport, MA | $6,774,804 | $2,810,112 |