Root Cause Research Center Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Root Cause Research Center 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 06/2023, Root Cause Research Center Inc generated $224.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $199.2k during the year ending 06/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER - 2022/23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS- BUILT A BASE OF TENANT POWER IN LOUISVILLE- PASSED A METRO COUNCIL RESOLUTION TO REMOVE ONE OF THE WORST SLUMLORDS FROM THE CITY AND CANCELLED THE ALL CONTRACTS FOR OVER 1200 UNITS- WROTE AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT ORDINANCE WITH OVER 200 RESIDENTS IN HISTORICALLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS AND IN CO-GOVERNANCE RELATIONSHIP WITH COUNCILPERSON- PASSED RIGHT TO COUNSEL LEGISLATION-WAS PART OF THE FIRST TENANT DELEGATION TO MEET WITH THE WHITE HOUSE -TOOK THE FIRST TENANT DELEGATION TO MEET WITH THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION- WON BETTER MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR TENANTS IN OVER 12 BUILDINGS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OALITION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IS ACTING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER PER AN MOU AGREEMENT SIGNED 4/29/2020. ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER, INC. HAS TAKEN OVER THE EIN OF CART AS OF 5/2/23THE ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, DATA ANALYSIS, PROJECT INCUBATION, AND DATA RESOURCES TO FURTHER EXAMINE AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC GAPS AND OPPRESSIONS THAT AFFECT SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (SDOH). THE FOLLOWING ARE SDOH: FOOD SECURITY, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ATTAINMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SUSTAINABILITY, FINANCIAL ASSETS SECURITY, SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS, AND HOUSING SECURITY AS A HUMAN RIGHT-WHICH IS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL OTHER SOCIAL DETERMINANTS.ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER - 2022/23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS- BUILT A BASE OF TENANT POWER IN LOUISVILLE- PASSED A METRO COUNCIL RESOLUTION TO REMOVE ONE OF THE WORST SLUMLORDS FROM THE CITY AND CANCELLED THE ALL CONTRACTS FOR OVER 1200 UNITS- WROTE AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT ORDINANCE WITH OVER 200 RESIDENTS IN HISTORICALLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS AND IN CO-GOVERNANCE RELATIONSHIP WITH COUNCILPERSON- PASSED RIGHT TO COUNSEL LEGISLATION-WAS PART OF THE FIRST TENANT DELEGATION TO MEET WITH THE WHITE HOUSE -TOOK THE FIRST TENANT DELEGATION TO MEET WITH THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jessica Bellamy President | Officer | 40 | $50,500 |
Joshua Poe Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $50,500 |
Greg Capillo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sherlena Watkins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Reggie Roberts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $224,058 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $224,058 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $224,058 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $132,250 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,182 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $495 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,807 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $17,055 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,300 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $152 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $199,173 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,087 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $101,087 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $101,087 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $101,087 |