New Roots Charter School is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, New Roots Charter School employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Roots Charter School 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 06/2023, New Roots Charter School generated $2.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREPARE OUR DIVERSE STUDENT BODY TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF CITIZENSHIP, WORK, AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY. OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC PROGRAM FEATURES HANDS-ON, COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS IN SOLVING REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS. NEW ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN A REGENTS DIPLOMA AND DEMONSTRATE READINESS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION BY EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT AND CREATING A GRADUATION PORTFOLIO THAT DEMONSTRATES THAT THEY HAVE MET OR EXCEEDED ALL 28 NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS. OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY CREATES A MODEL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES BEST PRACTICES IN SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION WITH THOSE PROVEN TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATION - NEW ROOTS IS AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION. ITS INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC CURRICULUM WILL FEATURE HANDS-ON, COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING TO HELP STUDENTS SOLVE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS.
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM - THE FARM TO SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM INTEGRATES THE STUDY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND HANDS-ON APPLICATIONS AT LOCAL FARMS WITH THE SCHOOL'S COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING CURRICULUM.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Hamilton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Peter Bardaglio Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Wilson Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Catherine Thompson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tanya Saunders Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Meghan Fitzgerald Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $137,997 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,734 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $390,731 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,772,017 |
| Investment income | $414 |
| 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 | $2,186,265 |
| 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. | $121,160 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,293 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,081,256 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $75,059 |
| Other employee benefits | $118,311 |
| Payroll taxes | $105,300 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,240 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $64,485 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,682 |
| Office expenses | $1,239 |
| Information technology | $68,456 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $335,454 |
| Travel | $84 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $14,927 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,262 |
| Insurance | $41,946 |
| All other expenses | $11,780 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,274,051 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $813,389 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $171,883 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,374 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,119 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $327,074 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $375,187 |
| Total assets | $1,722,026 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $148,283 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $62,595 |
| 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 | $438,175 |
| Total liabilities | $649,053 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,064,655 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,318 |
| 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 | $1,722,026 |