Civic Intelligence

Root Cause Institute Inc

EIN 20-0703238 • 501(c)3 • Cambridge, MA

Profile

Root cause is a nonprofit research and consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, philanthropy, government, and business to advance solutions to today's toughest social issues.

1 Broadway 14th FloorCambridge, MA 02142

rootcause.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

35th percentile

-1.5%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-1.5%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

7.4%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$861,999

Down $12,827 (-1.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$247,443

Up $15,172 (+6.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$614,556

Down $27,999 (-4.4%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,912,922

Up $131,779 (+7.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,940,921

Down $2,958 (-0.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$27,999

Up $134,737 (+83%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $491,900Liabilities 2010: $324,929Net Assets 2010: $166,9712010Assets 2011: $1,111,702Liabilities 2011: $346,210Net Assets 2011: $765,4922011Assets 2012: $2,929,922Liabilities 2012: $113,137Net Assets 2012: $2,816,7852012Assets 2013: $2,333,716Liabilities 2013: $357,145Net Assets 2013: $1,976,5712013Assets 2014: $2,830,317Liabilities 2014: $526,538Net Assets 2014: $2,303,7792014Assets 2015: $1,540,163Liabilities 2015: $312,867Net Assets 2015: $1,227,2962015Assets 2016: $1,058,859Liabilities 2016: $296,588Net Assets 2016: $762,2712016Assets 2017: $1,509,337Liabilities 2017: $197,503Net Assets 2017: $1,311,8342017Assets 2018: $1,942,206Liabilities 2018: $330,116Net Assets 2018: $1,612,0902018Assets 2019: $1,670,114Liabilities 2019: $135,647Net Assets 2019: $1,534,4672019Assets 2020: $1,517,814Liabilities 2020: $256,042Net Assets 2020: $1,261,7722020Assets 2021: $1,560,820Liabilities 2021: $388,585Net Assets 2021: $1,172,2352021Assets 2022: $1,290,299Liabilities 2022: $528,758Net Assets 2022: $761,5412022Assets 2023: $874,826Liabilities 2023: $232,271Net Assets 2023: $642,5552023Assets 2024: $861,999Liabilities 2024: $247,443Net Assets 2024: $614,5562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$861,999
Liabilities$247,443
Net Assets$614,556

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $2,774,6182010Expenses 2011: $2,589,4602011Revenue 2012: $4,685,773Expenses 2012: $2,634,480Net Income 2012: $2,051,2932012Revenue 2013: $2,642,821Expenses 2013: $3,483,035Net Income 2013: -$840,2142013Revenue 2014: $4,049,372Expenses 2014: $3,722,164Net Income 2014: $327,2082014Revenue 2015: $2,869,071Expenses 2015: $3,467,641Net Income 2015: -$598,5702015Revenue 2016: $2,566,466Expenses 2016: $3,031,491Net Income 2016: -$465,0252016Revenue 2017: $2,453,617Expenses 2017: $1,904,054Net Income 2017: $549,5632017Revenue 2018: $2,412,497Expenses 2018: $2,098,325Net Income 2018: $314,1722018Revenue 2019: $2,316,252Expenses 2019: $2,393,875Net Income 2019: -$77,6232019Revenue 2020: $2,255,463Expenses 2020: $2,528,158Net Income 2020: -$272,6952020Revenue 2021: $1,770,100Expenses 2021: $1,859,637Net Income 2021: -$89,5372021Revenue 2022: $1,617,375Expenses 2022: $2,028,069Net Income 2022: -$410,6942022Revenue 2023: $1,781,143Expenses 2023: $1,943,879Net Income 2023: -$162,7362023Revenue 2024: $1,912,922Expenses 2024: $1,940,921Net Income 2024: -$27,9992024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,912,922
Expenses$1,940,921
Net Income-$27,999

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.86$0.25$0.61$1.91$1.94$0.03
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.23$0.64$1.78$1.94$0.16
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.29$0.53$0.76$1.62$2.03$0.41
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.56$0.39$1.17$1.77$1.86$0.09
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.52$0.26$1.26$2.26$2.53$0.27
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.67$0.14$1.53$2.32$2.39$0.08
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.94$0.33$1.61$2.41$2.10$0.31
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.51$0.20$1.31$2.45$1.90$0.55
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$0.30$0.76$2.57$3.03$0.47
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.31$1.23$2.87$3.47$0.60
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.83$0.53$2.30$4.05$3.72$0.33
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.36$1.98$2.64$3.48$0.84
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.93$0.11$2.82$4.69$2.63$2.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.35$0.77$2.59
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.32$0.17$2.77
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,912,922
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Root cause is a nonprofit research and consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, philanthropy, government, and business to advance solutions to today's toughest social issues.

Root cause is a nonprofit research and consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, philanthropies, government, and businesses to advance solutions to today's toughest social issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$114,396$569,609▲ $455,213
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$313,004--
Accounts Receivable$298,906$249,454▼ $49,452
Pledges and Grants Receivable$42,775--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,794$10,494▲ $700
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,419$5,278▲ $859
Total Assets$874,826$861,999▼ $12,827
Other Assets Total$91,532$27,164▼ $64,368
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$144,458$136,407▼ $8,051
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$65,613$71,607▲ $5,994
Deferred Revenue$22,200$39,429▲ $17,229
Total Liabilities$232,271$247,443▲ $15,172
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$594,213$559,846▼ $34,367
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$48,342$54,710▲ $6,368
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$642,555$614,556▼ $27,999
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$874,826$861,999▼ $12,827

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,278$20,189$25,467
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Colette StanzlerManaging DirectorFT$138,690$27,418$166,108
Erin RodriguezExecutive Director & PresiFT$153,138$4,345$157,483
Consuela GreeneManaging DirectorFT$143,823$11,189$155,012
Abby FungManaging DirectorFT$140,250-$140,250
Lucas OrwigProject DirectorFT$107,953$26,620$134,573
Ryan CunninghamDirector of Finance and OpFT$68,264-$68,264

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amanda NorhropBoard Member
Antoniya MarinovaBoard Member
Bob Giannino-racineBoard Member
Crystal CollierBoard Member
Daryl WrightBoard Member
Marvin VilmaBoard Member
Debbie NguyenClerk & Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$365,185
Program Service Revenue
$1,502,766
Investment Income
$44,971
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$365,185
Change in Net Assets
$-27,999

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,912,922
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,912,922
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,912,922
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,580,535
Other Expenses$360,386
Total Fundraising Expense$42,382
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$860,260$232,931-$1,093,191
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$221,402-$221,402
Other Employee Benefits$105,806$22,673$22,675$151,154
Payroll Taxes$70,181$36,154-$106,335
Other Expenses$29,519$14,760$4,920$49,199
Advertising-$35,391-$35,391
Travel$12,134$18,117-$30,251
Information Technology$17,585$8,793$2,930$29,308
Office Expenses$10,873$5,866-$16,739
Insurance$6,832$3,416$1,141$11,389
Occupancy$2,238$8,950-$11,188
Pension Plan Contributions$5,918$1,268$1,267$8,453
Interest$2,106$1,053$352$3,511
Depreciation Depletion$1,858$929$310$3,097
Total Functional Expenses$1,247,855$650,684$42,382$1,940,921

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,940,921
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,940,921
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,940,921
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

The organizatoin does not currently have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Upon completetion of tax return, the board members review the return for completeness and accruracy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Board of directors members annually sign off on the conflict of interest policy. These annual certifications are gathered and reviewed by management and the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The board of directors reviews and approves the executive director's compensation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Financial statements and governing documents are available upon request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Root Cause Institute Inc
EIN
20-0703238
Phone
6176491522
Address
1 BROADWAY 14TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Rodriguez
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6176491522
Signed
2025-07-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin Rodriguez
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
16
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Stone & Company LLC
Address
57 BEDFORD ST STE 225, LEXINGTON, MA 02420
Preparer
Diane West CPA
Phone
7818636300
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization accounts for the uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with fasb asc topic no. 740, income taxes (asc 740), which prescribes a recognition threshold or more likely-than not, and a measurment attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements. When necessary, the organization accounts for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its provision for income taxes. The organization does not expect that unrecognized tax benefits arising from tax positions will change significantly within the next twelve months.

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