Free Root Operation is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Root Operation 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, Free Root Operation generated $33.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (43.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $77.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
FREE ROOT OPERATION IS A NFP ORGANIZATION INTERCEPTING POVERTY INDUCED GUN VIOLENCE BY INVESTING IN THE HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT OF BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO AND BEYOND THROUGH CENTERING OPPORTUNITY AND COMPASSION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eva Maria Lewis President/ Director | 40 | $23,376 | |
Tina Franklin-Bertrand Director | 1 | $0 | |
Leslie Russell Director | 1 | $0 | |
Adrianna Silver Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,229 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $33,229 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $29,444 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $18,850 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $106 |
Other expenses | $14,489 |
Total expenses | $77,083 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $27,355 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $27,355 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $27,355 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Free Root Operation has recieved totaling $13,505.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General Operations | $12,000 |
Susan Crown Exchange Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,000 |
The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CHICAGO FOOD PAIRING PROGRAM | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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B U I L D Incorporated Chicago, IL | $7,733,776 | $9,678,414 |
Foothills Academy Inc Albany, KY | $14,368,148 | $7,228,479 |
Target Area Development Corporation Chicago, IL | $1,655,349 | $7,129,614 |
Chicago Area Project Chicago, IL | $1,558,978 | $5,871,125 |
Tomorrows Children Inc Waupaca, WI | $2,261,375 | $3,285,305 |
St Joseph Youth Alliance Inc Saint Joseph, MO | $1,795,094 | $1,761,784 |
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Cook County Chicago, IL | $248,189 | $1,570,983 |
Cook County Southland Juvenile Justice Council Park Forest, IL | $389,534 | $1,407,474 |
United Stand Chicago, IL | $5,251,766 | $1,050,164 |
Children And Family Urban Ministries Des Moines, IA | $948,180 | $961,402 |
Friends N Family Helping The Youth Inc Independence, MO | $276,339 | $893,235 |
Kentucky Intensive Family Services Inc Fort Thomas, KY | $192,963 | $510,853 |