Civic Intelligence

Rooted Wisdom Africa

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-8595073

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jun 19, 2024

1031 33rd StreetDenver, CO 80205

(720) 491-1901

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

30th percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$67,000

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-7.0%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-24%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$226,200

Down $17,127 (-7.0%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$226,200

Down $17,127 (-7.0%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Down

$220,991

Down $70,181 (-24%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$238,118

Down $35,678 (-13%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$17,127

Down $34,503 (-199%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $55,177Liabilities 2011: $652011Assets 2012: $43,243Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $64,608Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $64,6082013Assets 2014: $70,461Net Assets 2014: $70,4612014Assets 2015: $59,069Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $59,0692015Assets 2016: $84,958Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $84,9582016Assets 2017: $83,266Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $83,2662017Assets 2018: $110,210Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $110,2102018Assets 2019: $105,230Net Assets 2019: $105,2302019Assets 2020: $141,202Liabilities 2020: $11,900Net Assets 2020: $129,3022020Assets 2021: $225,951Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $225,9512021Assets 2022: $243,327Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $243,3272022Assets 2023: $226,200Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $226,2002023Assets 2024: $260,696Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $260,6962024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$226,200
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$226,200

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $141,692Expenses 2011: $137,968Net Income 2011: $3,7242011Revenue 2012: $179,132Expenses 2012: $191,066Net Income 2012: -$11,9342012Revenue 2013: $194,110Expenses 2013: $172,745Net Income 2013: $21,3652013Revenue 2014: $169,716Expenses 2014: $163,863Net Income 2014: $5,8532014Revenue 2015: $207,510Expenses 2015: $218,902Net Income 2015: -$11,3922015Revenue 2016: $208,534Expenses 2016: $182,645Net Income 2016: $25,8892016Revenue 2017: $230,581Expenses 2017: $232,093Net Income 2017: -$1,5122017Revenue 2018: $256,992Expenses 2018: $230,048Net Income 2018: $26,9442018Revenue 2019: $168,748Expenses 2019: $173,728Net Income 2019: -$4,9802019Revenue 2020: $191,623Expenses 2020: $167,551Net Income 2020: $24,0722020Revenue 2021: $304,935Expenses 2021: $208,286Net Income 2021: $96,6492021Revenue 2022: $291,172Expenses 2022: $273,796Net Income 2022: $17,3762022Revenue 2023: $220,991Expenses 2023: $238,118Net Income 2023: -$17,1272023Revenue 2024: $254,549Expenses 2024: $220,053Net Income 2024: $34,4962024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$220,991
Expenses$238,118
Net Income-$17,127
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jun 19, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$220,991
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Empower youth and families in rural uganda through education and enterprise development.

Rooted Wisdom Africa offers an integrated set of innovative programs designed to support income generation, food security and employment. Our mission is to empower children and families in rural Uganda to overcome the constraints of poverty through education and business development. Since our inception, Rooted Wisdom Africa has worked with local partners to send students to school, provide skill-based training, and facilitate sustainable enterprise projects as requested by the communities we serve.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$239,610$222,460▼ $17,150
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,717$3,739▲ $22
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$243,327$226,200▼ $17,127
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$210,725$176,310▼ $34,415
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$32,602$49,890▲ $17,288
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$243,327$226,200▼ $17,127
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$243,327$226,200▼ $17,127
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kristine HitchingsExecutive DirectorFT$67,000$67,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher MooreChairperson
Daniel McCombChairperson
Elizabeth LotzMember at Large
Sarah HerzogMember at Large
Laura AndesSecretary
Kelly WitteTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$220,991
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$220,991
Change in Net Assets
$-17,127

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$44,868
Total Noncash Contributions1$44,868
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$165,844
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$72,274
Total Fundraising Expense$17,264
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$48,632$1,946$14,265$64,843
All Other Expenses$21,111$8,780-$29,891
Other Expenses$14,392$44,868-$14,392
Payroll Taxes$5,573$223$1,635$7,431
Advertising$5,458-$1,364$6,822
Office Expenses$1,827$1,471-$3,298
Total Functional Expenses$163,566$57,288$17,264$238,118
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

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Uganda--00$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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

The Form 990 is prepared by VSA based on narrative and financial information provided by the Executive Director and Treasurer of the Board. Draft copies are made available to the ED and Treasurer, who meet and discuss. The process for review includes a full read of the draft, number tie-outs, and a question period between the preparer and the organization. The draft is then provided to the Board President, who reviews and provides comments. After a new draft is provided, it is shared with the full Board. The comment period is two weeks, and at that time final changes are given to VSA for final issuance and filing of the Form 990.

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

Board members are required to provide evidence of review of conflict of interest policy annually via signed form. Any conflict that arises is required to be disclosed immediately. Compliance is monitored through this process, and discussed regularly in Board meetings.

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

At least annually, the president and treasurer meet and discuss performance and related compensation adjustment for the executive director of the organization (only US based employee). Research is done on similar positions, market trends, and inflation. Adjustment is suggested by both parties, and further discussion is then held with the Board. Upon approval, change is reflected in the payroll system.

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

At least annually, the president and treasurer meet and discuss performance and related compensation adjustment for the executive director of the organization (only US based employee). Research is done on similar positions, market trends, and inflation. Adjustment is suggested by both parties, and further discussion is then held with the Board. Upon approval, change is reflected in the payroll system.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Rooted Wisdom Africa leaned on the expertise of one of our board members, who specializes in Employment and labor law, litigation, training, and coaching and drafted the organizations governing and conflict of interest policies. Once drafted, this was reviewed by executive board members before bringing it to the entire board for review and approval. Since then, organizational policies have been reviewed and approved annually. Financial statements are available on the organizations website at www.rootedwisdomafrica.org, our Colorado Gives 365 organizational profile, and the Colorado Secretary of State profile.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rooted Wisdom Africa
EIN
20-8595073
Phone
7204911901
Address
1031 33rd Street, Denver, CO 80205

Signing Officer

Name
Kelly Witte
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2024-06-19

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kelly Witte
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
21

Preparer

Firm
Valentine Seevers and Associates PC
Address
3781 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439
Preparer
John Seevers CPA
Phone
3036745561
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Column (A) - Total = $517; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $517; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $1400; Column (B) - Program Services = $1120; Column (C) - Management & General = $280; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

UG STAFF COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $6810; Column (B) - Program Services = $4469; Column (C) - Management & General = $2341; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

UGANDA STAFF SALARIES: Column (A) - Total = $11453; Column (B) - Program Services = $10630; Column (C) - Management & General = $823; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

US ENTITY COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $3813; Column (B) - Program Services = $763; Column (C) - Management & General = $3050; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

US STAFF COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $5898; Column (B) - Program Services = $4129; Column (C) - Management & General = $1769; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

In-Kind Donations

Line 24(e)In-Kind Donations Detail: Board of Directors $14,808Executive Director $8,060Volunter Hours $4,892 Professional Services $14,000 Office Costs $3,108 Total In Kind $44,868

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Education: Rooted Wisdom Africa supports formal and informal educational opportunities by partnering with secondary schools and vocational colleges. At the secondary level, our Life Skills Program features an educational scholarship, life skills classes, vocational and technical training. In 2023, 404 students were supported, and over 156,260 meals were provided. Beyond secondary school, Rooted Wisdom Africa supports the best and most academically minded students through scholarships at local vocational colleges. In 2023, 29 students were supported through academic scholarships.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt01. A part-time grant-writing consultant was retained for 2022 and 2023, providing approximately 40-60 service hours.2. In 2022, the organization changed its entity name from Into Your Hands Inc. to Rooted Wisdom Africa. This adjustment did not impact the general organization of the entity, its programs, or beneficiaries serviced.3. Rooted Wisdom Africa's 990 forms can be viewed on the organization's website, Colorado Gives Day website, Charity Navigator website and the organization's Colorado Secretary of State webpage.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 is prepared by VSA based on narrative and financial information provided by the Executive Director and Treasurer of the Board. Draft copies are made available to the ED and Treasurer, who meet and discuss. The process for review includes a full read of the draft, number tie-outs, and a question period between the preparer and the organization. The draft is then provided to the Board President, who reviews and provides comments. After a new draft is provided, it is shared with the full Board. The comment period is two weeks, and at that time final changes are given to VSA for final issuance and filing of the Form 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board members are required to provide evidence of review of conflict of interest policy annually via signed form. Any conflict that arises is required to be disclosed immediately. Compliance is monitored through this process, and discussed regularly in Board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2At least annually, the president and treasurer meet and discuss performance and related compensation adjustment for the executive director of the organization (only US based employee). Research is done on similar positions, market trends, and inflation. Adjustment is suggested by both parties, and further discussion is then held with the Board. Upon approval, change is reflected in the payroll system.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3At least annually, the president and treasurer meet and discuss performance and related compensation adjustment for the executive director of the organization (only US based employee). Research is done on similar positions, market trends, and inflation. Adjustment is suggested by both parties, and further discussion is then held with the Board. Upon approval, change is reflected in the payroll system.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Rooted Wisdom Africa leaned on the expertise of one of our board members, who specializes in Employment and labor law, litigation, training, and coaching and drafted the organizations governing and conflict of interest policies. Once drafted, this was reviewed by executive board members before bringing it to the entire board for review and approval. Since then, organizational policies have been reviewed and approved annually. Financial statements are available on the organizations website at www.rootedwisdomafrica.org, our Colorado Gives 365 organizational profile, and the Colorado Secretary of State profile.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Column (A) - Total = $517; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $517; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $1400; Column (B) - Program Services = $1120; Column (C) - Management & General = $280; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7UG STAFF COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $6810; Column (B) - Program Services = $4469; Column (C) - Management & General = $2341; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8UGANDA STAFF SALARIES: Column (A) - Total = $11453; Column (B) - Program Services = $10630; Column (C) - Management & General = $823; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9US ENTITY COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $3813; Column (B) - Program Services = $763; Column (C) - Management & General = $3050; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10US STAFF COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $5898; Column (B) - Program Services = $4129; Column (C) - Management & General = $1769; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Line 24(e)In-Kind Donations Detail: Board of Directors $14,808Executive Director $8,060Volunter Hours $4,892 Professional Services $14,000 Office Costs $3,108 Total In Kind $44,868
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11In-Kind Donations
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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.00$2.61$2.55$2.20$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.00$2.26$2.21$2.38$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.00$2.43$2.91$2.74$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.00$2.26$3.05$2.08$0.97
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.12$1.29$1.92$1.68$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$1.05$1.69$1.74$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.00$1.10$2.57$2.30$0.27
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$2.31$2.32$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.00$0.85$2.09$1.83$0.26
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$2.08$2.19$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.70$1.70$1.64$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.65$1.94$1.73$0.21
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$1.79$1.91$0.12
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$1.42$1.38$0.04