Civic Intelligence

The Roots Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 32-0659999

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 05, 2025

Organization Profilewww.therootsinitiative.org
12105 S Lasalle StreetChicago, IL 60628

(773) 787-9050

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

19th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$67,223

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 40.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$215,071

Down $47,925 (-18%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$215,071

Down $47,925 (-18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$166,488

Down $123,431 (-43%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$199,159

Up $170,277 (+590%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$32,671

Down $293,708 (-113%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $262,996Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $262,9962023Assets 2024: $215,071Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $215,0712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$215,071
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$215,071
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $289,919Expenses 2023: $28,882Net Income 2023: $261,0372023Revenue 2024: $166,488Expenses 2024: $199,159Net Income 2024: -$32,6712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$166,488
Expenses$199,159
Net Income-$32,671
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$166,488
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To nbsp;activate nbsp;black nbsp;youth nbsp;as nbsp;the nbsp;architects nbsp;and nbsp;leaders nbsp;of nbsp;transformative nbsp;civic nbsp;and nbsp;social nbsp;change nbsp;in nbsp;their nbsp;communities nbsp;and nbsp;beyond nbsp;we nbsp;believe nbsp;that nbsp;when nbsp;youth nbsp;are nbsp;provided nbsp;with nbsp;the nbsp;social-emotional nbsp;supports nbsp;education nbsp;and nbsp;resources nbsp;to nbsp;understand nbsp;their nbsp;power nbsp;identity nbsp;culture nbsp;and nbsp;inherent nbsp;genius nbsp;then nbsp;they nbsp;will nbsp;have nbsp;a nbsp;greater nbsp;sense nbsp;of nbsp;possibility nbsp;as nbsp;well nbsp;as nbsp;the nbsp;confidence nbsp;and nbsp;knowledge nbsp;to nbsp;engage nbsp;civically nbsp;resulting nbsp;in nbsp;positive nbsp;economic nbsp;civic nbsp;and nbsp;social nbsp;change nbsp;in nbsp;their nbsp;communities nbsp;and nbsp;city

To activate black youth as the architects and leaders of transformative civic and social change in their communities and beyond. We beleive tht when youth are provided the social-emotional supports, education, and resources to understand their power, identity, culture, and inherent genius, then they will have a greater sense of responsibility as well as confidence and knowledge to engage civically, resulting in positive economic, civic, and social change in their communities and city.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$247,742$208,696▼ $39,046
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$6,375-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$247,742$215,071▼ $32,671
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$247,742$215,071▼ $32,671
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$247,742$215,071▼ $32,671
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$247,742$215,071▼ $32,671

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,375$2,125$8,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tanesha PeeplesCEOPT$67,223$67,223

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robbie CurryPresident
Nikki WilliamsVice President
Brittany HoganDirector
Dr Shaniqua JonesDirector
Joseph ButlerDirector
Kody MelanconDirector
Terrance PruittSecretary
Janene IngramTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$166,488
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$157,413
Change in Net Assets
$-32,671
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$131,936
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$67,223
Total Fundraising Expense$26,686
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,889$20,167$20,167$67,223
Fees for Services Other$125$39,500$421$40,046
Fees for Services Management$36,024--$36,024
Office Expenses$9,646$8,743-$18,389
Conferences and Meetings$7,136$1,794$4,877$13,807
Advertising$9,400$2,351-$11,751
Travel-$4,883$1,221$6,104
Fees for Services Accounting$2,530--$2,530
Depreciation Depletion$2,125--$2,125
Insurance-$1,160-$1,160
Total Functional Expenses$93,875$78,598$26,686$199,159
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
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

Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The tax return is shared with the board members after its preparation, a special board meeting is held to review and approve the tax return for filing.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All members complete an annual questionnaire. It is documented at the 1st meeting of the new year. All responses are reviewed by the entire board.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation for all is annually reviewed by the board of directors and documented in the board meeting minutes.”

Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request during the year.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Roots Initiative
EIN
32-0659999
Phone
7737879050
Address
12105 S LASALLE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60628

Signing Officer

Name
Tanesha Peeples
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
7737879050
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tanesha Peeples
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Hml Financial Services
Address
8825 S CLYDE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617
Preparer
Helema Lewis
Phone
7736030929
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX, Line 11G

“Usd 27,500 - strategic consulting, usd 12,000 - website design, usd 545.59 - event planning”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$215,071
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$215,071
Revenue
$166,488
Expenses
$199,159
Net income
-$32,671
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.00$2.15$1.66$1.99$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.00$2.63$2.90$0.29$2.61