Rooted
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 04/2018
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 82-3215105
Organization Overview
Rooted is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Rooted employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rooted 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 06/2021, Rooted generated $7.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Rooted has awarded 129 individual grants totaling $24,504,937. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PAGE 2 , PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STRATEGIC PARTNER - ROOTED WILL COALESCE PARTNERS IN SUPPORT OF A VISION AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, AND HOLD ALL OF THE STAKEHOLDERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ACHIEVING THOSE OUTCOMES, ROOTED'S INDEPENDENCE WILL ALLOW IT TO APPROACH THIS TASK WITH URGENCY, LONG-TERM COMMITMENT AND STABILITY, AND A FOCUS ON BOTH HIGH QUALITY SCHOOLS AND EQUITY. ROOTED BELIEVES THAT THE BEST WAY FOR OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM TO DRAMATICALLY EXPAND ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN IS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL AUTONOMY AND AUTONOMOUS LEADERS AND EMPOWER AND PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY.
INVESTOR - ROOTED WILL RAISE AND COORDINATE THE USE OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES ALIGNED WITH ACHIEVING THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. ROOTED WILL ENSURE THAT THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE ARE ALIGNED WITH EFFECTIVE HIGH QUALITY SEATS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIES AND ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE MOST CRITICAL STRATEGIES, TACTICS, AND PARTNERS. ROOTED WILL FOCUS ON INVESTMENTS IN QUALITY SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PARTNERSHIP/ADVOCACY AND EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LEADER AND TEACHER TALENT.
ADVOCATE -ROOTED WILL WORK TO ENSURE THE EXISTENCE OF A POLICY ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF QUALITY SCHOOLS. ROOTED WILL SEEK AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE SCHOOL LEADERS AND COMMUNITIES HAVE THE AUTONOMY THEY NEED TO MAKE AND ADVOCATE FOR DECISIONS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF STUDENTS: WHERE SCHOOLS OPERATE UNDER CLEAR PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND WHERE PARENTS/FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED INFORMATION AND AGENCY TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN, AND HAVE RESOURCES THAT ARE EQUITABLY ALLOCATED TO SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION.
FACILITY EQUITY FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE OPENING OF A NEW DSST CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY (DSST ELEVATE) OPENING FALL 2021 IN NORTH EAST DENVER THAT WILL SERVE 1000 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Donovan Managing Partner | Officer | 40 | $212,000 |
Teray Esquibel Partner (thru 2/2021) | 40 | $125,000 | |
Victoria Scott-Haynes Partner Of Community Relations & Admin | 40 | $115,000 | |
Brenda J Allen Chair (from 2/2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hollie Velasquez-Horvath Chair (thru (2/2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abigail Schaller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gomez Howard Group Marketing Services | 6/29/21 | $398,900 |
Turn Corps Community Engagement Consulting | 6/29/21 | $123,729 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $7,602,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,602,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,449 |
| 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 | $7,608,549 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,736,950 |
| 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. | $269,612 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,961 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $356,043 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,350 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,358 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,350 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,905 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,540 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,825 |
| Office expenses | $33,112 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,151 |
| Travel | $8,426 |
| 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 | $2,811 |
| Insurance | $9,860 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,226,972 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $872,066 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,055,850 |
| 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 | $19,883 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,451 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,963,250 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $115,062 |
| 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 | $115,062 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $388,188 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,460,000 |
| 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 | $4,963,250 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rooted has awarded $7,689,650 in support to 35 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Denver, CO PURPOSE: Charter Facility; School Expansion; School Quality & Equity | $3,620,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: School Expansion; School Quality & Equity | $418,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: School Quality & Equity | $325,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: School Quality & Equity | $310,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: Community Driven Change | $278,200 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Community Driven Change | $249,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Rooted has recieved totaling $400,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wgu Labs Salt Lake City, UT | $5,412,542 | $17,199,300 |
Legacy Traditional School Maricopa Chandler, AZ | $18,281,409 | $11,917,984 |
Turing School Of Software And Design Denver, CO | $6,210,648 | $10,301,401 |
Rooted Denver, CO | $4,963,250 | $7,608,549 |
United States Space Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $16,544,992 | $7,378,299 |
Collective For Youth Omaha, NE | $16,344,773 | $14,408,697 |
Youth Entrepreneurs Inc Wichita, KS | $8,370,922 | $6,293,107 |
Lena Foundation Louisville, CO | $6,954,124 | $11,160,800 |
Starfall Education Foundation Boulder, CO | $23,360,929 | $7,522,820 |
Oklahoma Public School Resource Center Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $4,660,216 | $8,536,647 |
North Valley Christian Academy Phoenix, AZ | $21,880,412 | $8,715,772 |
Communities In Schools Of Mid-America Inc Lawrence, KS | $5,926,043 | $10,689,088 |