Civic Intelligence

Roots Ethiopia Inc

EIN 46-1527090 • 501(c)3 • Madison, WI

Profile

Roots ethiopia, inc. Is a non-profit that exists because it believes access to work and education are the foundations for building a poverty-free world. It believes that there should be no barriers to ethiopian families succeeding in work and at school. We assist families to send their children to school, we support women to create valuable local market work, and we join with communities to improve their schools so everyone has a chance to learn.

14 Longmeadow CirMadison, WI 53717

www.rootsethiopia.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

8th percentile

-44%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M 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

6th percentile

-40%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-29%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Down

$339,419

Down $230,258 (-40%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$620

Down $5 (-0.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$338,799

Down $230,253 (-40%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$523,900

Down $211,923 (-29%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$754,153

Up $139,832 (+23%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$230,253

Down $351,755 (-290%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2014: $50,405Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $94,067Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $94,0672015Assets 2016: $184,475Liabilities 2016: $225Net Assets 2016: $184,2502016Assets 2017: $197,856Liabilities 2017: $6,357Net Assets 2017: $191,4992017Assets 2018: $209,917Liabilities 2018: $698Net Assets 2018: $209,2192018Assets 2019: $206,963Liabilities 2019: $187Net Assets 2019: $206,7762019Assets 2020: $377,297Liabilities 2020: $7,324Net Assets 2020: $369,9732020Assets 2021: $425,343Liabilities 2021: $2,517Net Assets 2021: $422,8262021Assets 2022: $449,340Liabilities 2022: $1,790Net Assets 2022: $447,5502022Assets 2023: $569,677Liabilities 2023: $625Net Assets 2023: $569,0522023Assets 2024: $339,419Liabilities 2024: $620Net Assets 2024: $338,7992024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$339,419
Liabilities$620
Net Assets$338,799
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $117,131Expenses 2014: $73,621Net Income 2014: $43,5102014Revenue 2015: $211,872Expenses 2015: $171,315Net Income 2015: $40,5572015Revenue 2016: $311,178Expenses 2016: $295,003Net Income 2016: $16,1752016Revenue 2017: $241,888Expenses 2017: $234,639Net Income 2017: $7,2492017Revenue 2018: $362,108Expenses 2018: $344,388Net Income 2018: $17,7202018Revenue 2019: $380,982Expenses 2019: $383,425Net Income 2019: -$2,4432019Revenue 2020: $538,895Expenses 2020: $375,698Net Income 2020: $163,1972020Revenue 2021: $503,220Expenses 2021: $450,367Net Income 2021: $52,8532021Revenue 2022: $778,546Expenses 2022: $753,822Net Income 2022: $24,7242022Revenue 2023: $735,823Expenses 2023: $614,321Net Income 2023: $121,5022023Revenue 2024: $523,900Expenses 2024: $754,153Net Income 2024: -$230,2532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$523,900
Expenses$754,153
Net Income-$230,253
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$339,419
Liabilities
$620
Net assets
$338,799
Revenue
$523,900
Expenses
$754,153
Net income
-$230,253
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.39$0.01$3.39$5.24$7.54$2.30
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.70$0.01$5.69$7.36$6.14$1.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.49$0.02$4.48$7.79$7.54$0.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.25$0.03$4.23$5.03$4.50$0.53
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$0.07$3.70$5.39$3.76$1.63
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.00$2.07$3.81$3.83$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.01$2.09$3.62$3.44$0.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.06$1.91$2.42$2.35$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.00$1.84$3.11$2.95$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.00$0.94$2.12$1.71$0.41
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$1.17$0.74$0.44
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$524,409
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Roots ethiopia, inc. Is a non-profit that exists because it believes access to work and education are the foundations for building a poverty-free world. It believes that there should be no barriers to ethiopian families succeeding in work and at school. We assist families to send their children to school, we support women to create valuable local market work, and we join with communities to improve their schools so everyone has a chance to learn.

Supporting community identified solutions for job creation and education in ethiopia.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$329,870$304,822▼ $25,048
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$29,807$29,837▲ $30
Accounts Receivable$210,000$2,500▼ $207,500
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$2,260▲ $2,260
Total Assets$569,677$339,419▼ $230,258
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$625$620▼ $5
Total Liabilities$625$620▼ $5
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$209,279$218,972▲ $9,693
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$359,773$119,827▼ $239,946
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$569,052$338,799▼ $230,253
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$569,677$339,419▼ $230,258
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Meghan WalshBoard Chair
Jeanne M OlsonStrategy Chair
Aschelaw ChamisoBoard Member
Cami BlumenthalBoard Member
Kongit GirmaBoard Member
Wendi AilorBoard Member
Wendy HarperTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$519,460
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$30
Other Revenue
$4,410
All Other Contributions
$519,460
Change in Net Assets
$-230,253

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$523,900
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$523,900
Total Revenue per Form 990
$523,900
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$615,639
Other Expenses$138,514
Total Fundraising Expense$73,252
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$615,639--$615,639
Advertising--$56,878$56,878
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,302-$24,302
Fees for Services Other--$16,280$16,280
Office Expenses-$12,169-$12,169
Fees for Services Legal$5,815-$94$5,909
Travel-$2,330-$2,330
Insurance-$1,257-$1,257
Other Expenses-$214-$214
Total Functional Expenses$621,454$59,447$73,252$754,153

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$754,153
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$754,153
Total Expenses per Form 990$754,153
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
2
Employees
15
Spending
$615,639

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
Snnpr, EthiopiaProgram Services and Other AssistanceLEARNING RESOURCE PROJECTS (SCHOOL RESOURCES & TEACHER SUPPORT]; SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS; SELF HELP GROUPS; HUMANITARIAN AID215$615,639
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
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

“Board members receive a copy of the completed form via internal communications and are directed to address questions/potential corrections to the board treasurer before the date upon which the 990 will be finalized and filed with the irs.”

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

“The executive committee is involved with proposed or ongoing transactions and monitors any potential conflicts of interest. In addition, all positions of influence, financial benefits, financial interests and other potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed in the organization's conflict of interest certification. Depending upon the nature of the conflict, this may include the individual being removed from a position of decision-making authority with respect to the conflict situation. When a conflict of interest is relevant to a matter requiring action by the board, the interested person(s) shall call it to the attention of the board and said person(s) shall not vote on the matter. In addition, the person(s) shall not participate in the final decision or related deliberation regarding the matter under consideration.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“In ficsal year 2024, roots ethiopia reviewed compensation for all employees. As part of this review, peer data was used to establish/refine pay grades and compensation bands for all positions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial statements available to the public via organization's website and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Roots Ethiopia Inc
EIN
46-1527090
Phone
6083472960
Address
14 LONGMEADOW CIR, MADISON, WI 53717

Signing Officer

Name
Meghan Walsh
Title
Board Chair
Phone
6083472960
Signed
2025-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Meghan Walsh
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Sva Certified Public Accountants Sc
Address
1221 JOHN Q HAMMONS DRIVE, MADISON, WI 53717
Preparer
Lynn Heslinga
Phone
6088318181
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES VITAL RESOURCES THAT ENABLE STUDENTS FROM VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS TO ACCESS, REMAIN IN, AND EXCEL WITHIN QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, ROOTS ETHIOPIA SUPPORTED 220 STUDENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, DELIVERING MEASURABLE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES.THE IMPACT IS CLEAR: EIGHT SPONSORED STUDENTS ARE NOW ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION, AND ONE HAS SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM UNIVERSITY. FORTY-NINE STUDENTS CONSISTENTLY RANKED IN THE TOP 10 PERCENT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CLASSES, WHILE 91 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS RECORDED IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. ATTENDANCE ALSO SHOWED REMARKABLE PROGRESS, WITH 96 PERCENT OF SPONSORED STUDENTS IMPROVING THEIR CONSISTENCY IN SCHOOL.RECOGNIZING THE ECONOMIC PRESSURES FACED BY FAMILIES, THE PROGRAM ALSO EXTENDED TARGETED FOOD SUPPORT TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF SOARING INFLATION. THIS INTERVENTION REDUCED THE NEED FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN DAILY WAGE LABOR, THEREBY SAFEGUARDING THEIR RIGHT TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL AND FOCUS ON THEIR EDUCATION.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0IN RESPONSE TO THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF CONSECUTIVE DROUGHTS ACROSS ROOTS ETHIOPIA'S AREAS OF OPERATION, THE ORGANIZATION MOBILIZED RAPID HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND DIGNITY OF VULNERABLE FAMILIES. WORKING IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL LEADERS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES, ROOTS ETHIOPIA'S FIELD TEAMS ENSURED THAT AID REACHED THOSE MOST ACUTELY AFFECTED.BETWEEN JANUARY AND DECEMBER 2024, EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE WAS DELIVERED TO MORE THAN 6,400 INDIVIDUALS, REPRESENTING OVER 1,060 FAMILIES FACING ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY. EACH HOUSEHOLD RECEIVED A CAREFULLY DESIGNED RELIEF PACKAGE THAT INCLUDED STAPLE FOOD SUPPLIES SUCH AS CORN, ESSENTIAL COOKING OIL, AND TARGETED CASH TRANSFERS TO MEET URGENT HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. THIS APPROACH NOT ONLY ADDRESSED IMMEDIATE HUNGER BUT ALSO ENABLED FAMILIES TO EXERCISE CHOICE AND DIGNITY IN MEETING THEIR MOST PRESSING PRIORITIES.THE INTERVENTION WAS CRITICAL IN MITIGATING THE RISK OF MALNUTRITION, ESPECIALLY AMONG CHILDREN, PREGNANT AND LACTATING MOTHERS, AND OTHER VULNERABLE GROUPS. BEYOND FOOD SECURITY, THE PROGRAM ALSO STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY RESILIENCE BY REINFORCING TRUST AND COOPERATION BETWEEN LOCAL LEADERS, HOUSEHOLDS, AND HUMANITARIAN PARTNERS.ROOTS ETHIOPIA REMAINS COMMITTED TO COMPLEMENTING SHORT-TERM EMERGENCY RELIEF WITH LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIESENSURING THAT FAMILIES NOT ONLY SURVIVE IMMEDIATE SHOCKS BUT ARE ALSO BETTER PREPARED TO WITHSTAND FUTURE CLIMATE-RELATED CRISES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0SELF-HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL GROUPS (SHE)FORMERLY KNOWN AS INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES AND SELF-HELP SAVINGS GROUPSARE A CORNERSTONE OF ROOTS ETHIOPIA'S LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMMING. THESE GROUPS ENABLE WOMEN FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO LAUNCH AND SUSTAIN SMALL-SCALE ENTERPRISES WHILE BUILDING SAVINGS, THEREBY CREATING PATHWAYS TO LONG-TERM ECONOMIC SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR THEIR FAMILIES.FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, 80 SHE GROUPS WERE ACTIVELY OPERATING ACROSS ROOTS ETHIOPIA'S PROGRAM AREAS, DIRECTLY ENGAGING 1,600 WOMEN IN LOCAL MARKET-BASED BUSINESSES. THESE WOMEN ARE COLLECTIVELY STRENGTHENING HOUSEHOLD INCOME STREAMS, EXPANDING SAVINGS CAPACITY, AND INVESTING IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND HEALTH.TO ENHANCE SKILLS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY, FOUR TARGETED BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, LIFE SKILLS, AND BASIC LEADERSHIP TRAININGS WERE DELIVERED TO SHE MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR. FURTHERMORE, 11 COMMUNITY FACILITATORS WERE TRAINED TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPERVISION, MENTORSHIP, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE GROUPS, ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY, GROWTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY.THE SHE MODELS NOT ONLY IMPROVES WOMEN'S ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BUT ALSO STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY AND CREATES A MULTIPLIER EFFECTELEVATING ENTIRE HOUSEHOLDS AND COMMUNITIES TOWARD GREATER STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY.
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0LEARNING RESOURCE PROJECTS (SCHOOL RESOURCES & TEACHER SUPPORT]; SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS; SELF HELP GROUPS; HUMANITARIAN AID
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MONITORING OF FUNDS: ALL PROSPECTIVE GRANT RECIPIENTS SUBMIT DETAILED/ITEMIZED PROPOSALS TO THE ROOTS ETHIOPIA BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ROOTS ETHIOPIA ADDIS OFFICE PROGRAMS ALSO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING AND SELECT SOME SITES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL MINISTRIES OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES. IF THE PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED, THE GRANT OR PROGRAM/PROJECT IS FUNDED VIA WIRE TRANSFER TO EITHER THE GRANTEE (WHO IMPLEMENTS THE PROJECT) OR THE ROOTS ETHIOPIA ADDIS OFFICE (WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT.) THIS INCLUDES: USING AGREED UPON CRITERIA TO SELECT AND APPROVE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS; MAKE APPROPRIATE PAYMENTS FOR PRE-APPROVED EXPENSES; MONITOR THE PROJECT UNTIL COMPLETION WHILE KEEPING THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR UPDATED AS TO PROGRESS AND ALSO WHILE COLLECTING DATA ON THE VARIABLES AGREED UPON IN ADVANCE; KEEPING FINANCIAL RECORDS, PARTICIPANT ROSTERS, AND PROJECT PLANS. THE GRANT RECIPIENT SUBMITS FINANCIAL REPORTS, ROSTERS AND PLANS BOTH PERIODICALLY AND UPON REQUEST. THE ROOTS ETHIOPIA ADDIS OFFICE SUBMITS FINANCIAL REPORTS, ROSTERS AND PLANS BOTH QUARTERLY AND UPON REQUEST. MEETINGS ARE HELD ON SITE AT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OFFICES AND ROOTS ETHIOPIA OFFICES WHERE FINANCIAL RECORDS (CASH ACCOUNTING) AND PROJECT RECORDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE. BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR ROOTS ETHIOPIA STAFF CONDUCT SITE VISITS IN PROJECT LOCATIONS TO GATHER DATA AND REVIEW ADHERENCE TO AGREED UPON PROJECT CONDITIONS. AN EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDITOR REVIEWS AND APPROVES ROOTS ETHIOPIA ADDIS OFFICE FINANCIAL RECORDS ANNUALLY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM VIA INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ARE DIRECTED TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS/POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE BOARD TREASURER BEFORE THE DATE UPON WHICH THE 990 WILL BE FINALIZED AND FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS INVOLVED WITH PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS AND MONITORS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION, ALL POSITIONS OF INFLUENCE, FINANCIAL BENEFITS, FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND OTHER POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST BE DISCLOSED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION. DEPENDING UPON THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT, THIS MAY INCLUDE THE INDIVIDUAL BEING REMOVED FROM A POSITION OF DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONFLICT SITUATION. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS RELEVANT TO A MATTER REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD, THE INTERESTED PERSON(S) SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD AND SAID PERSON(S) SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER. IN ADDITION, THE PERSON(S) SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DECISION OR RELATED DELIBERATION REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IN FICSAL YEAR 2024, ROOTS ETHIOPIA REVIEWED COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. AS PART OF THIS REVIEW, PEER DATA WAS USED TO ESTABLISH/REFINE PAY GRADES AND COMPENSATION BANDS FOR ALL POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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