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Grassroots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 13-3782004

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 13, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.GROOTS.ORG
249 Manhattan AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11211

(718) 388-8915

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

18th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

243%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$188,803

Down $22,473 (-11%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$175,396

Down $19,305 (-9.9%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$13,407

Down $3,168 (-19%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Up

$121,937

Up $86,362 (+243%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$141,242

Down $44,312 (-24%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

-$19,305

Up $130,674 (+87%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $481,436Liabilities 2010: $19,402Net Assets 2010: $462,0342010Assets 2011: $424,000Liabilities 2011: $68,000Net Assets 2011: $356,0002011Assets 2012: $353,088Liabilities 2012: $13,286Net Assets 2012: $339,8022012Assets 2013: $369,075Liabilities 2013: $24,395Net Assets 2013: $344,6802013Assets 2014: $211,276Liabilities 2014: $16,575Net Assets 2014: $194,7012014Assets 2015: $188,803Liabilities 2015: $13,407Net Assets 2015: $175,3962015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$188,803
Liabilities$13,407
Net Assets$175,396
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $321,814Expenses 2010: $325,481Net Income 2010: -$3,6672010Revenue 2011: $267,649Expenses 2011: $373,683Net Income 2011: -$106,0342011Expenses 2012: $174,2142012Revenue 2013: $210,104Expenses 2013: $205,226Net Income 2013: $4,8782013Revenue 2014: $35,575Expenses 2014: $185,554Net Income 2014: -$149,9792014Revenue 2015: $121,937Expenses 2015: $141,242Net Income 2015: -$19,3052015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$121,937
Expenses$141,242
Net Income-$19,305
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 13, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$121,937
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education and empowerment of women primarily in poor countries

Grassroots organizations operating together in sisterhood, inc.(groots) is a nonprofit corporation that brings together grassroots women's organizations working in poor communities accross the global south to facilitate women's involvement in community development and foster decision making processes that include and are accountable to women in poor communities. Specific thematic programs serve to facilitate grassroots women's involvement in improving the quality of life for thier families and communities an advance a network in which local grassroots women's leaders share and advance thier development priorities world wide.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$195,289$176,016▼ $19,273
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,917$12,502▼ $3,415
Accounts Receivable$70$285▲ $215
Total Assets$211,276$188,803▼ $22,473
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,526$7,407▲ $4,881
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,049$6,000▼ $8,049
Total Liabilities$16,575$13,407▼ $3,168
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$194,701$175,396▼ $19,305
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$194,701$175,396▼ $19,305
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$211,276$188,803▼ $22,473

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$12,502$38,711$51,213
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sandra SchilenChairperson
Marnie TamakiVice- Chairp
Analucy BengocheaBoard Member
Andrea LauxBoard Member
Limota Goroso-giwaBoard Member
Prema GopalanBoard Member
Rut KolinskaBoard Member
Sengul AkcarBoard Member
Solome MukisaBoard Member
Janice PetersonSecretary
Esther Mwaura-muiruTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$121,438
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$499
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$121,438
Change in Net Assets
$-19,305
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$88,513
Other Expenses$52,729
Total Fundraising Expense$2,307
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$88,513--$88,513
Fees for Services Other$13,883$2,239$1,791$17,913
Depreciation Depletion-$3,415-$3,415
Other Expenses$568$888$237$1,456
All Other Expenses$298$55$19$372
Total Functional Expenses$128,394$10,541$2,307$141,242
International Activity

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due From Related Parties$7,407
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Reviewed by global coordinator and executive board member prior to submission.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Each member annually signs a statement acknowledging policy and agreement to comply. If member fails to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, disciplinary and corrective action will be determined by coordinating coucil or persons named by council.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Grassroots Organizations Operating
EIN
13-3782004
Phone
7183888915
Address
249 MANHATTAN AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11211

Signing Officer

Name
Sandra Schilen
Title
Chairperson
Phone
7183888915
Signed
2016-05-13

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sandra Schilen
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
VARGAS & RIVERA CPA'S LLP
Address
586 ROUTE 304, NEW CITY, NY 10956
Preparer
Theodore Vargas
Phone
8456383113
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Grassroots organizations operating together in sisterhood, inc.(groots) is a nonprofit corporation that brings together grassroots women's organizations working in poor communities accross the global south to facilitate women's involvement in community development and foster decision making processes that include and are accountable to women in poor communities. Specific thematic programs serve to facilitate grassroots women's involvement in improving the quality of life for thier families and communities an advance a network in which local grassroots women's leaders share and advance thier development priorities world wide.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultant services 13,883 2,239 1,791”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$188,803
Liabilities
$13,407
Net assets
$175,396
Revenue
$121,937
Expenses
$141,242
Net income
-$19,305
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.13$1.75$1.22$1.41$0.19
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$0.17$1.95$0.36$1.86$1.50
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.69$0.24$3.45$2.10$2.05$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.53$0.13$3.40$1.74
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.24$0.68$3.56$2.68$3.74$1.06
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.81$0.19$4.62$3.22$3.25$0.04