Roots Of Empathy Usa
- Assets
- $848.3k
- Revenue
- $325.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/2012
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 98-1017743
Organization Overview
Roots Of Empathy Usa is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Roots Of Empathy USA employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roots Of Empathy USA 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 08/2023, Roots Of Empathy USA generated $325.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $439.5k during the year ending 08/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ROOTS OF EMPATHY USA WAS CREATED FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF BUILDING CARING, PEACEFUL, AND CIVIL SOCIETIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMPATHY IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRAINING OF INSTRUCTORS AND IMPLEMENTATION AND DELIVERY: ROOTS OF EMPATHY (ROE) IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED CLASSROOM PROGRAM THAT HAS SHOWN SIGNIFICANT EFFECT IN REDUCING LEVELS OF AGGRESSION AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN BY RAISING SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE AND INCREASING EMPATHY. THE PROGRAM REACHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 8.AT THE HEART OF THE PROGRAM IS A NEIGHBORHOOD INFANT AND PARENT WHO VISIT THE CLASSROOM EVERY THREE WEEKS OVER THE SCHOOL YEAR. A TRAINED ROE INSTRUCTOR COACHES STUDENTS TO OBSERVE THE BABYS DEVELOPMENT AND TO LABEL THE BABYS FEELINGS. IN THIS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, THE BABY IS THE TEACHER AND A LEVER, WHICH THE INSTRUCTOR USES TO HELP CHILDREN IDENTIFY AND REFLECT ON THEIR OWN FEELINGS AND THE FEELINGS OF OTHERS. THIS EMOTIONAL LITERACY TAUGHT IN THE PROGRAM LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR MORE SAFE AND CARING CLASSROOMS, WHERE CHILDREN ARE THE CHANGERS. THEY ARE MORE COMPETENT IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR OWN FEELINGS AND THE FEELINGS OF OTHERS (EMPATHY) AND ARE THEREFORE LESS LIKELY TO PHYSICALLY, PSYCHOLOGICALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY HURT EACH OTHER THROUGH BULLYING AND OTHER CRUELTIES.IN THE ROE PROGRAM, CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO CHALLENGE CRUELTY AND INJUSTICE. MESSAGES OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CONSENSUS BUILDING CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE OF CARING THAT CHANGES THE TONE OF THE CLASSROOM. THE INSTRUCTOR ALSO VISITS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH FAMILY VISIT TO PREPARE AND REINFORCE TEACHINGS USING A SPECIALIZED LESSON PLAN FOR EACH VISIT. RESEARCH RESULTS FROM NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVALUATIONS OF ROE INDICATE SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS IN AGGRESSION AND INCREASES IN PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR. SEEDS OF EMPATHY (SOE) IS ROES YOUNGER SIBLING. IT IS A PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AND ATTITUDES IN CHILDREN THREE TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS.PROGRAM STATISTICS FOR 2021 - 2022:A TOTAL OF 89 ROE PROGRAMS AND 6 SOE PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED IN: WASHINGTON DC; HAWAII; SEATTLE AND BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON; LANE COUNTY, OREGON DURING THE YEAR, REACHING 2,010 CHILDREN AS FOLLOWS:ROE 1,860 CHILDREN ATTENDEDSOE 150 CHILDREN ATTENDED
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Gordon President And Chair Of Board | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Steele Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Chu Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mario Nigro Secretary & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Drayton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $325,362 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $325,362 |
| 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 | $325,362 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $190,173 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,541 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,402 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $167 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,786 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,089 |
| Office expenses | $8,758 |
| Information technology | $4,202 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,270 |
| Travel | $22,436 |
| 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 | $266 |
| Insurance | $2,417 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $439,517 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $381,911 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $460,829 |
| 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 | $2,694 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,914 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $848,348 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $199,718 |
| 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 | $199,718 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,447 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $621,183 |
| 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 | $848,348 |