Grass Roots Events Inc
- Assets
- $166.5k
- Revenue
- $204.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 10/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-3616924
Organization Overview
Grass Roots Events Inc, operating under the name School For Chiapas, is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, 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. School For Chiapas 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 12/2022, School For Chiapas generated $204.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $259.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCHOOL FOR CHIAPAS SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF AUTONOMOUS MAYAN COMMUNITIES OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO TO PROVIDE A JUST AND DIGNIFIED EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SENDAS IS AN EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER IN SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS CHIAPAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES ON ISSUES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, DEFENSE OF TERRITORY AND PEOPLES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AUTONOMY. OUR COLLABORATORS, IMAGENARTE, ACTIVELY WORK WITH COMMUNITY COLLECTIVES TO FOSTER JUST ECONOMIES THROUGH DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF THEIR PRODUCTS IN A PHYSICAL STORE WITHIN THE SPACE. OUR LIBRARY HOLDS BOOKS ON MOVEMENT HISTORY, INDIGENOUS STRUGGLES, AND OTHER AREAS. WE HOLD BI-WEEKLY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CONVERSATIONS IN THE LIBRARY FOR NEW-COMERS TO THE RICH SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE REGION.
THE ONLINE STORE WAS SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED TO COMMERCIALIZE PRODUCTS FROM INDIGENOUS ARTISANS' COLLECTIVES IN THE U.S. THEREBY PROVIDING NOT ONLY AN OUTLET FOR THEIR PRODUCTS, BUT ALSO INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGIONS WHERE THE COLLECTIVES RESIDE. OUR ONLINE STORE BRINGS DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS INTO THE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF THEIR PRODUCTS.
THE VIVERO IS OUR NURSERY IN SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS BUILT TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR WORK WITH COMMUNITIES IN AGROECOLOGY, RANGING FROM SEED PRESERVATION TO MEDICINAL AND EDIBLE PLANT CULTIVATION AND DISTRIBUTION TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE WORKSHOPS. OVER THE COURSE OF 7 YEARS, THE NURSERY, HOUSED AT THE SITE OF OUR OFFICE IN SAN CRISTÓBAL, HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF OUR WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine Keller Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $14,214 |
Concepcion Martinez Valdes Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Francisco Vazquez Mota Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adriana Barraza Canedo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $163,976 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $163,976 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $367 |
| 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 | $37,091 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $204,019 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,174 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,067 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $121,955 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,214 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| 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 | $9,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,194 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,498 |
| Office expenses | $21,393 |
| Information technology | $2,586 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,454 |
| Travel | $6,920 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,560 |
| Total functional expenses | $259,254 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,517 |
| 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 | $14,224 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $23,737 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $166,478 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,003 |
| 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 | $2,003 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $164,475 |
| 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 | $166,478 |