Civic Intelligence

Roots Ethiopia Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-1527090

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 08, 2019

14 Longmeadow CirMadison, WI 53717

(608) 839-1150

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

54th percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.1%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

50%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Up

$209,917

Up $12,061 (+6.1%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$209,219

Up $17,720 (+9.3%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$698

Down $5,659 (-89%) from 2017

Revenue

Up

$362,108

Up $120,220 (+50%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$344,388

Up $109,749 (+47%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$17,720

Up $10,471 (+144%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$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

2018

Assets$209,917
Liabilities$698
Net Assets$209,219

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2018

Revenue$362,108
Expenses$344,388
Net Income$17,720
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 8, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$366,346
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$140,663$143,948▲ $3,285
Accounts Receivable$27,856$36,515▲ $8,659
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$29,337$29,454▲ $117
Total Assets$197,856$209,917▲ $12,061
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,357$698▼ $5,659
Total Liabilities$6,357$698▼ $5,659
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$78,840$116,500▲ $37,660
Unrestricted Net Assets$112,659$92,719▼ $19,940
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$191,499$209,219▲ $17,720
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$197,856$209,917▲ $12,061
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Meghan WalshBoard Chair
Lauren WernerVice Chair Through 9/23
Ann LayneBoard Member
Aschelaw ChamisoBoard Member
Jessica SteinbergBoard Member
Kongit GirmaBoard Member
Melissa HodgesBoard Member Through 2/19
Jeanne M OlsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$352,322
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$130
Other Revenue
$9,656
All Other Contributions
$352,322
Change in Net Assets
$17,720
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$271,350
Other Expenses$73,038
Total Fundraising Expense$27,413
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$271,350--$271,350
Fees for Services Other--$16,945$16,945
Office Expenses$5,051$2,848$4,367$12,266
Travel$7,874$662-$8,536
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,033-$3,033
Other Expenses$859$602$3,451$1,461
Fees for Services Legal$750--$750
Insurance-$653-$653
Conferences and Meetings-$255-$255
Information Technology--$214$214
Advertising--$60$60
Total Functional Expenses$307,300$9,675$27,413$344,388
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
2
Employees
10
Spending
$278,018

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
Snnpr, EthiopiaProgram Services and Other AssistanceLEARNING RESOURCE PROJECTS (SCHOOL RESOURCES); SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS; SELF HELP ENTREPRENEUR GROUPS210$278,018
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$6,739
Fundraising Direct Expenses$402
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 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
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 C, Line 19

Financial statements available to the public via organization's website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Roots Ethiopia Inc
EIN
46-1527090
Phone
6088391150
Address
14 LONGMEADOW CIR, MADISON, WI 53717

Signing Officer

Name
Meghan Walsh
Title
Board Chair
Phone
6088391150
Signed
2019-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Meghan Walsh
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Sva Certified Public Accountants Sc
Address
1221 JOHN Q HAMMONS DRIVE, MADISON, WI 53717
Preparer
Kirsten Houghton
Phone
6088318181
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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/ExplanationTxt2FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
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