Gro - Grass Roots Organizing

“The Director of Operations is the daughter of the Executive Director. This relationship is known about and approved by the GRO-Grass Roots Organizing Board of Directors.”

“GRO-Grass Roots Organizing is a member driven organization. Members pay dues and volunteer their time to assist with the Organizations program services.”

“GRO-Grass Roots Organizings Board of Directors are elected by the dues paying members of the Organization.”

“Copies of the final Form 990 and schedules are made available to each Board Member prior to being filed with the IRS. Board Members are asked to review the return individually and to contact the return preparer, other Board Members, or the Executive Director with any questions or concerns.”

“Board Members and employees are required to disclose possible conflicts of interest to the Board as they arise.”

“All employee compensation is approved by the Board of Directors in the annual budget.”

“GRO-Grass Roots Organizing has copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public at its corporate office in Mexico, MO. Any person may request such copies by contacting the Director of Operations at the corporate office.”

“Program Service Expenses 35,169, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Community organizing to enable low income persons to have a voice and help make changes in their living environment.”

“Program Service Expenses 39,312, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Corporate banking accountability, predatory lending issues, consumers organize now.”

“Program Service Expenses 890, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Sponsored a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA site to assist low income persons in the community with free income tax preparation.”

“Program Service Expenses 28,168, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Retirement Security - Work directly with current and future reitrees to keep them engaged in outreach and education activities to better inform them of their retirement security.”

“Program Service Expenses 21,653, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Wage and Worker Rights - Outreach and education in our communities to engage workers in pay equity, benefit and general worker rights issues. Promote projects that have an economic impact on our local commmunity.”

“Program Service Expenses 10,309, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Tax reform program that raises public awareness through outreach and education. Activities to hold bad actors accountable.”