Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Three Roots International
EIN 47-3677208 • 501(c)3 • Fairfax, VA
Profile
By partnering with vulnerable communities in ethiopia, we strive to equip vulnerable people to
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.05x
Liabilities / Revenue
59th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
35th percentile
Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
86th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 14.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
28th percentile
Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
66th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$562,181
Down $30,959 (-5.2%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$25,654
Up $12,959 (+102%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$536,527
Down $43,918 (-7.6%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$674,708
Up $109,302 (+19%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$687,605
Up $96,479 (+16%) from 2023
Net Income
Up-$12,897
Up $12,823 (+50%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $562,181
- Liabilities
- $25,654
- Net assets
- $536,527
- Revenue
- $674,708
- Expenses
- $687,605
- Net income
- -$12,897
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 12, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $674,708
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
By partnering with vulnerable communities in ethiopia, we strive to equip vulnerable people to
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $566,181 | $537,031 | ▼ $29,150 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $22,984 | $22,433 | ▼ $551 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,975 | $2,717 | ▼ $1,258 |
| Total Assets | $593,140 | $562,181 | ▼ $30,959 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $12,695 | $25,654 | ▲ $12,959 |
| Total Liabilities | $12,695 | $25,654 | ▲ $12,959 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $580,445 | $536,527 | ▼ $43,918 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $580,445 | $536,527 | ▼ $43,918 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $593,140 | $562,181 | ▼ $30,959 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $22,433 | $16,417 | $38,850 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Conway | Executive Director | FT | $100,344 | $100,344 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Andrea Wells | Board Chair |
| Christine Conway | Board Member |
| Dennis Mwangwela | Board Member |
| Jerry Bowman | Board Member |
| Kye Mitchell | Board Member |
| Natoya Coleman | Secretary |
| Amber Corson | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $674,708
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $674,708
- Change in Net Assets
- $-12,897
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $417,675 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $256,789 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $45,044 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $13,141 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Management | $96,405 | $64,321 | $7,045 | $167,771 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $117,458 | $10,035 | $20,067 | $147,560 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $100,344 | - | - | $100,344 |
| Travel | $53,888 | $7,676 | - | $61,564 |
| Office Expenses | $40,430 | $14,891 | $5,597 | $60,918 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $10,856 | $8,977 | - | $19,833 |
| Foreign Grants | $13,141 | - | - | $13,141 |
| All Other Expenses | $759 | $7,275 | $2,229 | $10,263 |
| Other Expenses | $13,306 | $1,686 | $8,020 | $8,020 |
| Payroll Taxes | $4,999 | $768 | $1,536 | $7,303 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $6,567 | - | - | $6,567 |
| Insurance | $915 | $3,705 | - | $4,620 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $3,900 | - | - | $3,900 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $1,582 | - | - | $1,582 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $523,227 | $119,334 | $45,044 | $687,605 |
International Activity
International Summary
- Offices
- 1
- Employees
- 32
- Spending
- $264,613
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
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Program Services | Personnel Costs and Office Supplies | 1 | 32 | $264,613 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
- Yes
- 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
- 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 A, Line 2
“Christine conway, the mother of susan conway, the executive director sits on the board.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Board of directors reviews the 990 before filing with the irs.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The board of directors reviews and signs the conflict of interest policy annually.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“No other documents available to the public.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Three Roots International
- EIN
- 47-3677208
- Phone
- 7032176592
- Address
- PO BOX 1382, FAIRFAX, VA 22038
Signing Officer
- Name
- Susan Conway
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 7032176592
- Signed
- 2025-05-12
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Susan Conway
- Formed
- 2015
- Legal Domicile
- Va
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 5
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 24
Preparer
- Firm
- Renner and Company CPA Pc
- Address
- 700 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET SUITE 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
- Preparer
- Andrew E Young CPA
- Phone
- 7035351200
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part I, Line 1
“By partnering with vulnerable communities in ethiopia, we strive to equip vulnerable people to live stable and sustainable lives. Our mission is to cultivate community development and economic capacity by empowering families through education, health and income generating activities. Our work with vulnerable communities over the past 10 years has firmly formed our understanding of this reality: quality education, access to accurate information and direct physical health care, and the opportunity to secure income and economic stability are critical factors in sustaining life outside of poverty. Our model is strategically designed to replace the cycle of generational loss, joblessness and chronic illness with a cycle of restoration by focusing our programs on strengthening education, health care and livelihoods. True sustainability is only possible when the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors within a community support its continued development. We are relentlessly focused on increasing community ownership throughout the life of each 7-10 year project so that community leaders can transition into full support of project activities.”
Form 990, Part III, Line 1
“By partnering with vulnerable communities in ethiopia, we strive to equip vulnerable people to live stable and sustainable lives. Our mission is to cultivate community development and economic capacity by empowering families through education, health and income generating activities. Our work with vulnerable communities over the past 10 years has firmly formed our understanding of this reality: quality education, access to accurate information and direct physical health care, and the opportunity to secure income and economic stability are critical factors in sustaining life outside of poverty. Our model is strategically designed to replace the cycle of generational loss, joblessness and chronic illness with a cycle of restoration by focusing our programs on strengthening education, health care and livelihoods. True sustainability is only possible when the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors within a community support its continued development. We are relentlessly focused on increasing community ownership throughout the life of each 7-10 year project so that community leaders can transition into full support of project activities.”
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
“Foreign exchange loss -31,021.”
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C
“The board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight over the compilation of the financial statements.”
Financial Statement Notes
PART X, LINE 2:
“In accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, accounting standards require an entity to recognize the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will not be sustained upon examination. Management evaluated three roots' tax positions and concluded there are no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance.”
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