Rooted Wi Inc
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $971.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 10/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1854762
Organization Overview
Rooted Wi Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rooted WI Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rooted WI 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, Rooted WI Inc generated $971.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
COLLABORATIONS ROOTED IN FOOD, LAND, AND LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND AND GARDENS-INCLUDES MANAGEMENT OF TROY GARDENS AND THE GARDENS NETWORK. TROY GARDENS FARM AND GARDENS CONSISTS OF 26 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE LAND FOR COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION AND NATURAL AREAS RESTORATION MANAGEMENT. PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS OF DEVELOPING THE LAND IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER, IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY FOR MADISON'S NORTHSIDE RESIDENTS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON GARDENING, NATURAL AREAS RESTORATION, FOOD PREPARATION, NUTRITION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE GARDENS NETWORK IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ROOTED WI, DANE COUNTY UW-EXTENSION, AND THE CITY OF MADISON. THE PARTNERSHIP FOSTERS COMMUNITY GARDENING AND GREENING IN MADISON AND DANE COUNTY. IT FUNCTIONS AS A CONNECTOR OF RESOURCES FOR GARDENERS AND GARDEN LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, MUNICIPALITIES, INITIATIVES, AND PROGRAMS WORKING ON COMMUNITY FOOD ISSUES. VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OFFERINGS OF WORKSHOPS, COURSES, FIELD TRIPS, AND TOURS; AND THE CAPITAL VEGETABLE GARDEN ON MADISON'S CAPITAL SQUARE.
FARM-PROGRAM INCLUDES BEGINNING FARMER TRAINING, COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE, FARM STAND, AND SELLING WHOLESALE FIELD CROPS, CUT HERBS, AND SPROUTS TO A SMALL NUMBER OF LOCAL GROCERY STORES.
BADGER ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER-THE BADGER ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (BRNC) SERVES AS A MULTI-GENERATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD HUB FOR SOCIALIZING, LEARNING, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND HEALTHY RESILIENT LIVING. THE CENTER OFFERS MONTHLY COMMUNITY DINNERS (AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 150 PEOPLE; HIGHEST ATTENDANCE 300 PEOPLE) AND PROVIDES SPACE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING SERVING AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD POLLING PLACE (VOTER TURNOUT ABOVE 90% IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS), GATHERINGS, AND ENRICHING PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES. BRNC ALSO OFFERS GARDENING AND CULINARY EDUCATION TO BADGER ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. ROOTED WI STAFF ALSO OPERATE AN ONSITE EDUCATIONAL FARM, SCHOOL GARDENS, A FOOD FOREST, AND MANAGE 46 COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marcia Caton Campbell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $97,885 |
Jim Bradley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Sensenbrenner President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brigid Elliott-Boger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicholas Hayes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Futa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $10,177 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $302,149 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $414,524 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $726,850 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $243,030 |
| Investment income | $772 |
| 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 | $971,353 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,400 |
| 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. | $98,864 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,694 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $804,330 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,260 |
| Other employee benefits | $48,711 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,148 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,174 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,459 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $118,881 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $142,823 |
| Information technology | $16,450 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,150 |
| Travel | $4,810 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,712 |
| Interest | $651 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,784 |
| Insurance | $14,849 |
| All other expenses | $735 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,488,191 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $260,344 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,836,119 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $136,283 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,656 |
| 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 | $15,394 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $207,789 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $150,701 |
| Total assets | $3,633,286 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,606 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,565 |
| 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 | $54,171 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,409,956 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $169,159 |
| 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 | $3,633,286 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rooted Wi Inc has awarded $189,042 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $153,900 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,401 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,741 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Rooted Wi Inc has recieved totaling $81,877.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS - UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
Evjue Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT EXPANSION OF PROGRAMMING TO ADDITIONAL YOUTH | $15,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $11,777 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $5,100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $132,480 |
| Earnings | $23,268 |
| Other Expense | $5,047 |
| Ending Balance | $150,701 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $29,555,388 | $9,913,575 |
Whiterock Conservancy Coon Rapids, IA | $23,838,581 | $11,211,658 |
Cornerstone Public Asset Fund Inc Benton Harbor, MI | $24,614,270 | $6,310,481 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Bluegreen Alliance Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $12,222,857 | $7,842,420 |
Environmental Initiative Minneapolis, MN | $4,533,622 | $7,299,433 |
Trees Forever Inc Marion, IA | $2,919,992 | $4,619,132 |
Huron Pines Resource Conservation And Development Council Inc Gaylord, MI | $4,807,919 | $3,607,333 |
Friends Of The Forest Preserves Chicago, IL | $2,339,708 | $3,844,293 |
Cub Consumer Education And Researchfund Chicago, IL | $1,338,722 | $2,229,787 |
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club Inc Lonsdale, MN | $173,320 | $2,697,974 |
Conservation Resource Alliance Traverse City, MI | $3,905,468 | $2,483,413 |