Whispering Roots
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1579222
Organization Overview
Whispering Roots is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Whispering Roots employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whispering Roots 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, Whispering Roots generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m 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
THE MISSION OF WHISPERING ROOTS INC IS TO BRING HEALTHY FRESH FOOD, NUTRITION EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURE TECHNIQUES AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS LIVING IN URBAN AND RURAL SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WHISPERING ROOTS INC USES AQUACULTURE, HYDROPONICS, AQUAPONICS AND URBAN AGRICULTURE TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD AND EXPOSE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO GREAT TASTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS THROUGH "HANDS ON" EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND GROWING ACTIVITIES.
WHISPERING ROOTS INC ACQUIRED AND DELIVERED FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED; PRIMARILY AS A RESULT OF THE COVID PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Fripp Director/ceo | Trustee | 40 | $126,642 |
Sarah Waldman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Cole Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Trebbien Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Gubbels President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Edgar Hicks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $49,531 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,139,579 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,189,110 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $172,144 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,361,254 |
| 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. | $126,641 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,988 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $64,765 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,332 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,398 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,064 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,657 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,386 |
| Travel | $32 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,572 |
| Insurance | $15,354 |
| All other expenses | $43,442 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,089,396 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $490,348 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $276,678 |
| 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 | $7,007 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $232,643 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,298 |
| Total assets | $1,008,974 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,948 |
| 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 | $74,948 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $629,057 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $304,969 |
| 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 | $1,008,974 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Whispering Roots has recieved totaling $860,022.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Peter Kiewit Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE THREE YEARS OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $225,000 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: FOOD ACCESS & SUSTAINABILITY | $200,000 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: 2021 OPERATING GRANT | $150,000 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: EMERGENCY FOOD ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION | $125,000 |
Leland J And Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
Suzanne And Walter Scott Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: OMAHA AWARD | $35,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bethesda Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | $4,747,799 | $19,748,922 |
Mercy Without Limits Inc Overland Park, KS | $12,804,274 | $19,965,180 |
Meds & Food For Kids St Louis, MO | $9,342,329 | $4,463,955 |
Childrens Hopechest Inc Palmer Lake, CO | $1,198,325 | $5,781,383 |
Opportunity Education Foundation Aurora, CO | $3,852,642 | $9,119,900 |
Educate Denver, CO | $12,591,345 | $6,072,389 |
Free The Oppressed Colorado Springs, CO | $6,590,953 | $9,061,725 |
Love Justice International Lincoln, NE | $1,486,894 | $4,623,371 |
Love In Action Colorado Springs, CO | $123,482,303 | $32,008,733 |
Project Peanut Butter Maplewood, MO | $330,911 | $3,451,055 |
Healing Waters International Inc Golden, CO | $1,285,991 | $2,306,608 |
Impact Community Foundation Denver, CO | $4,955 | $2,100,000 |