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EIN 32-0659999

The Roots Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
Description
The Roots Initiative advocates for and provides self-care mental health support and civic engagement, specifically targeting historically marginalized communities. It secures a $200,000 grant from New Schools to enhance youth programming and allocates funds for mentoring program expenses.
Total revenues
$289,919
2023
Total expenses
$28,882
2023
Total assets
$262,996
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Roots Initiative

Grant expenses from mentoring program funds

Who funds The Roots Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF)Racial Equity$200,000
Chicagobeyond BeyondGeneral Support$26,000
Crossroads FundGeneral Operations$25,000
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for The Roots Initiative

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$89,919
Program services$200,000
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$289,919
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $26,000 from Chicagobeyond Beyond
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF)
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
12105 S Lasalle St
Chicago, IL 60628
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
therootsinitiative.org/ 
Phone
(773) 787-9050
IRS details
EIN
32-0659999
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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