Civic Intelligence

Taproot Inc

EIN 26-0773013 • 501(c)3 • Iowa City, IA

Profile

To create a vibrant community of families and individuals by offering a wide variety of sustainably and environmental educational experiences.

2006 Dunlap CTIowa City, IA 52245

www.taprootnatureexperience.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

25th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k 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

64th percentile

6.6%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$113,075

Down $8,749 (-7.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$59,617

Up $55,277 (+1274%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$53,458

Down $64,026 (-54%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$366,495

Up $79,630 (+28%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$430,521

Up $168,919 (+65%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$64,026

Down $89,289 (-353%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2010: $31,739Liabilities 2010: $19,603Net Assets 2010: $12,1362010Assets 2012: $43,804Liabilities 2012: $42,968Net Assets 2012: $8362012Assets 2013: $32,660Liabilities 2013: $34,337Net Assets 2013: -$1,6772013Assets 2014: $51,956Liabilities 2014: $43,346Net Assets 2014: $8,6102014Assets 2015: $140,681Liabilities 2015: $105,518Net Assets 2015: $35,1632015Assets 2016: $185,574Liabilities 2016: $121,677Net Assets 2016: $63,8972016Assets 2017: $124,027Liabilities 2017: $104,719Net Assets 2017: $19,3082017Assets 2018: $100,920Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $100,9202018Assets 2019: $101,363Liabilities 2019: $79,534Net Assets 2019: $21,8292019Assets 2020: $94,254Liabilities 2020: $83,844Net Assets 2020: $10,4102020Assets 2021: $150,501Liabilities 2021: $92,450Net Assets 2021: $58,0512021Assets 2022: $99,439Liabilities 2022: $7,219Net Assets 2022: $92,2202022Assets 2023: $121,824Liabilities 2023: $4,340Net Assets 2023: $117,4842023Assets 2024: $113,075Liabilities 2024: $59,617Net Assets 2024: $53,4582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$113,075
Liabilities$59,617
Net Assets$53,458

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $155,221Expenses 2010: $139,030Net Income 2010: $16,1912010Revenue 2012: $155,603Expenses 2012: $157,889Net Income 2012: -$2,2862012Revenue 2013: $190,112Expenses 2013: $192,626Net Income 2013: -$2,5142013Revenue 2014: $218,129Expenses 2014: $207,843Net Income 2014: $10,2862014Revenue 2015: $314,572Expenses 2015: $288,015Net Income 2015: $26,5572015Revenue 2016: $310,657Expenses 2016: $281,923Net Income 2016: $28,7342016Revenue 2017: $320,429Expenses 2017: $365,018Net Income 2017: -$44,5892017Revenue 2018: $312,129Expenses 2018: $339,100Net Income 2018: -$26,9712018Revenue 2019: $347,559Expenses 2019: $316,225Net Income 2019: $31,3342019Revenue 2020: $205,957Expenses 2020: $229,220Net Income 2020: -$23,2632020Revenue 2021: $267,037Expenses 2021: $215,498Net Income 2021: $51,5392021Revenue 2022: $254,201Expenses 2022: $220,986Net Income 2022: $33,2152022Revenue 2023: $286,865Expenses 2023: $261,602Net Income 2023: $25,2632023Revenue 2024: $366,495Expenses 2024: $430,521Net Income 2024: -$64,0262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$366,495
Expenses$430,521
Net Income-$64,026

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.60$0.53$3.66$4.31$0.64
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.04$1.17$2.87$2.62$0.25
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.07$0.92$2.54$2.21$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.92$0.58$2.67$2.15$0.52
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.84$0.10$2.06$2.29$0.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.80$0.22$3.48$3.16$0.31
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.00$1.01$3.12$3.39$0.27
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$1.05$0.19$3.20$3.65$0.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$1.22$0.64$3.11$2.82$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$1.06$0.35$3.15$2.88$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.43$0.09$2.18$2.08$0.10
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.34$0.02$1.90$1.93$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.43$0.01$1.56$1.58$0.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.20$0.12$1.55$1.39$0.16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 11, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$366,495
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To create a vibrant community of families and individuals by offering a wide variety of sustainably and environmental educational experiences.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$63,278$63,003▼ $275
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$58,435$50,072▼ $8,363
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$111--
Total Assets$121,824$113,075▼ $8,749
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$4,340$59,617▲ $55,277
Total Liabilities$4,340$59,617▲ $55,277
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$117,484$53,458▼ $64,026
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$117,484$53,458▼ $64,026
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$121,824$113,075▼ $8,749

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$3,483$189,090$192,573
Land$59,520-$59,520
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Elesa WedemeyerDirectorFT$92,500$92,500
Zac WedemeyerDirectorFT$92,500$92,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff EdbergBoard Member
Kerri BarnhouseBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$53,711
Program Service Revenue
$312,751
Investment Income
$33
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$53,711
Change in Net Assets
$-64,026
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$273,361
Other Expenses$153,960
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,200
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$185,000--$185,000
Other Salaries and Wages$68,704--$68,704
Travel$23,954--$23,954
Payroll Taxes$19,657--$19,657
Occupancy$16,630--$16,630
Insurance$12,575--$12,575
Advertising$8,986--$8,986
Information Technology$3,832--$3,832
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,319-$2,319
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,750--$1,750
Interest$1,710--$1,710
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,450--$1,450
Conferences and Meetings$1,420--$1,420
Depreciation Depletion$735--$735
Other Expenses$24,181$633-$633
Fees for Services Other$455--$455
Office Expenses$348--$348
All Other Expenses$15--$15
Total Functional Expenses$423,484$7,037$0$430,521
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Spending
$68,996

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
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
EcuadorProgram ServicesEducation1-$68,996
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Taproot Inc
EIN
26-0773013
Phone
3193250695
Address
2006 DUNLAP CT, IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Signing Officer

Name
Elesa Wedemeyer
Title
Director
Phone
3193250695
Signed
2025-07-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elesa Wedemeyer
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
21
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Carrie Houchins-witt Tax & Financial
Address
1303 5TH ST UNIT 207, CORALVILLE, IA 52241
Preparer
Carrie Houchins-witt
Phone
3193582854
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

Taproot served nearly 700 children ages 3 to 18 with programming that includes: -a daily after-school program that takes children on nature and play-based field trips -a once-weekly morning nature program called "sprouts," for young children, ages 3-5 -day-long camps on days when the iowa city schools are closed for conferences or teacher work days -a 9-day taproot leadership camp for teenagers, camping in several different places in the iowa city area -three different age groups of summer nature day camp, offered each week of the summer -a year-long program for 8-12th graders that met twice monthly for volunteer efforts and fun activities, and went on overnight campouts throughout the year. Taproot also made financial donations to other related nonprofits, as well as in-kind donations to local school fundraisers in the form of programming and gift certificates for silent auctions.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

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