Taproot Earth
- Assets
- $20.3m
- Revenue
- $32.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Slidell, LA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-1961840
Organization Overview
Taproot Earth is located in Slidell, LA. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Taproot Earth employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Taproot Earth 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 12/2023, Taproot Earth generated $32.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 57.9% per year over the past 2 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.
Since 2022, Taproot Earth has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $6,844,115. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TAPROOT EARTH BULDS POWER AND CULTIVATES SOLUTIONS AMONG FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES ADVANCING CLIMATE JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TAPROOT EARTH DEVELOPS A SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS, ADVOCATES FOR A LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND THAT ACCOUNTS FOR HISTORIC HARM, ADVANCES CLIMATE MIGRATION POLICIES, BUILDS AN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A VALUES-ALIGNED COMMUNITY OF ATTORNEYS AND SCHOLARS WHO ARE COMMITTEED TO BLACK-, BROWN-, AND INDIGENOUS-LED FRONTLINE MOVEMENTS, AND CONVENES LAWYERS AND ORGANIZERS TO ADDRESS HOW RACE-CONSCIOUS POLICYMAKING HELPS INFORM HOW INVESTMENTS MOVE TO COMMUNITIES, HOW DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL CLIMATE REPARATIONS ARE CREATED, AND HOW CLIMATE POLICIES ARE SHAPED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mana Tahaie Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $297,065 |
Colette Pichon Battle President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $243,270 |
Anthony Giancatarino Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $200,274 |
Veronica Fike Senior Advisor | 40 | $134,277 | |
Sriram Madhusoodanan Int'l Policy Dir | 40 | $125,797 | |
Amy Laura Cahn Legal Director | 40 | $113,577 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ab Partners Global Climate Reparation | 12/30/23 | $145,000 |
Soze Productions Branding, Design, Web | 12/30/23 | $424,000 |
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 | $32,663,013 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,663,013 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $93,573 |
| Investment income | $5,224 |
| 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 | $32,761,810 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,035,776 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $740,609 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $333,274 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,088,573 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,172 |
| Other employee benefits | $215,961 |
| Payroll taxes | $189,639 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,050 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,249 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,877,105 |
| Advertising and promotion | $70,460 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $33,737 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,584 |
| Travel | $1,109,170 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,458,823 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,679 |
| Insurance | $9,806 |
| All other expenses | $74,038 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,270,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,912,257 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $255,567 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,623,100 |
| 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 | $15,388 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $448,845 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $20,255,157 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,024 |
| 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 | $134,024 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,634,076 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,487,057 |
| 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 | $20,255,157 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Taproot Earth has awarded $5,970,783 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE AFFORDABLE ENERGY PURPOSE: Green New Deal | $243,389 |
AMIGXS DEL M A R PURPOSE: Green New Deal | $327,865 |
COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT PURPOSE: Green New Deal | $1,000,000 |
GASP PURPOSE: Green New Deal | $1,000,000 |
HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE PURPOSE: climate migration | $75,000 |
MUJERES DEL ISLA PURPOSE: Green New Deal | $163,933 |