Roots Of Peace
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $14.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- San Rafael, CA
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0442399
Organization Overview
Roots Of Peace is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (Q41) the organization is classified as: Arms Control & Peace, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Roots Of Peace employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roots Of Peace 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, Roots Of Peace generated $14.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ROOTS OF PEACE ROP IS A POSTCONFLICT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COMMUNITY BASED AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (CBARD) PROJECT CONNECTS CLIENTS, FARMERS AND AGRIBUSINESSES IN NANGARHAR, FARAH AND BADGHIS PROVINCES TO NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. THE PROJECT SEEKS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE HIGH VALUE LICIT CROPS AND THEREBY DETER THE CULTIVATION OF POPPY IN THESE PROVINCES. CBARD INSTUCTS FARMERS IN HOW TO PRODUCE HIGH VALUE FRUITS, NUTS & VEGETABLES, THEN ADDS VALUE TO THESE PRODUCTS THROUGH IMPROVED SORTING, GRADING & PACKAGING. SUPPLYING BETTER QUALITY PRODUCTS WILL INCREASE INCOME TO CBARD SUPPORTED EXPORTERS & PROMOTE LICIT COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN ACTIVE POPPY PRODUCING REGIONS.
THE AGRICULTURE MARKETING PROGRAM (AMP) IS FUNDED BY USAID & WORKS IN 11 PROVINCES OF AFGHANISTAN, FOCUSING ON INCREASING FARM PRODUCTION & DOMESTIC SALES THROUGH INTERVENTIONS AIMED AT FARMERS & AGRIBUSINESS. AMP WORKS WITH LEADING AFGHAN PROCESSING & EXPORT FIRMS TO INCREASE EXPORT VOLUMES AND VALUES, INTRODUCE NEW AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO THE MARKET, DIVERSIFY EXPORT MARKETS & INCREASE VALUE ADDED PROCESSING. THE PROGRAM'S MARKET BASED, DEMAND-DRIVEN APPROACH FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY, THEREBY CREATING DEMAND FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THAT DRIVE JOB GROWTH IN RURAL AREAS. TOTAL 3 YEAR BUDGET: $33 MILLIONS.
SINCE 2010, ROOTS OF PEACE HAS WORKED IN QUANG TRI PROVINCE, VIETNAM. DURING THE VIETNAM WAR, MORE BOMBS WERE DROPPED IN THIS PROVINCE THAN WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II COMBINED. OVER 75% OF THE LAND REMAINS CONTAMINATED BY EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR. FOR THE PAST DECADE, ROP HAS WORKED TO REPLACE THESE MINEFIELDS WITH FLOURISHING CROPS. OUR TEAM TRAINS FARMERS TO GROW HIGH VALUE CROPS & EXPORT TO NEW MARKETS, PLANTING PEACE FROM THE GROUND UP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Timothy C Bergstrom Chief Of Party | Officer | 40 | $280,406 |
John Haydu Chief Of Party | Officer | 40 | $255,775 |
Heidi Kuhn Founderceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $233,675 |
Carol Lustenader CFO | Officer | 40 | $182,000 |
Gary Kuhn Senior Advisor To CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $169,992 |
Patricia Sheik Senior VP Programs | Trustee | 40 | $157,630 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Frank Recruitment Group Fin Systems Consulting | 12/30/21 | $228,747 |
Gary Kuhn Exe Mgmt Consulting | 12/30/21 | $169,992 |
Imacs Construction Company Transportation Services | 12/30/21 | $105,925 |
Abdul Satar Prg Services Consulting | 12/30/21 | $104,018 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $14,244,496 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $680,601 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,925,097 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $236 |
| 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 | $14,930,131 |
| 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 | $172,310 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,279,478 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $533,469 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,096,591 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,963 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,054,479 |
| Payroll taxes | $159,715 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,021 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $118,891 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,720 |
| Office expenses | $5,286,517 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $777,645 |
| Travel | $865,228 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $39,943 |
| Interest | $50,709 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $98,771 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,391,494 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,822,418 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,149 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $179,659 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $34,236 |
| 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 | $118,373 |
| Total assets | $2,157,835 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,659,151 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $609,213 |
| 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 | $207,930 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,476,294 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,318,459 |
| 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 | $2,157,835 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Roots Of Peace has recieved totaling $93,367.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Skoll Fund Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Skoll Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Diane And Ron Miller Fund Vineburg, CA PURPOSE: WORLD HEALTH | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $16,750 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Branson Family Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN AID | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Roots Of Peace San Rafael, CA | $2,157,835 | $14,930,131 |
Golden West Humanitarian Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | $3,894,404 | $7,422,181 |
Physicians For Social Responsibility Inc Los Angeles, CA | $2,619,707 | $3,051,043 |
Randolph Bourne Institute Inc Redwood City, CA | $97,539 | $732,641 |
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $1,706,136 | $453,709 |
Home Of Peace Of Sacramento West Sacramento, CA | $1,279,006 | $201,233 |
Tri-Valley Communities Against A Radioactive Environment Livermore, CA | $408,053 | $0 |
Physicians For Social Responsibility Inc San Francisco, CA | $187,404 | $0 |
Men Creating Peace Oakland, CA | $26,285 | $0 |
Committee To Bridge The Gap Ben Lomond, CA | $1,114,606 | $180,253 |
Chico Peace Endeavor Chico, CA | $28,636 | $0 |
Solecito Services Inc Glendae, AZ | $50,670 | $0 |