Civic Intelligence

Common Roots

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-2630528

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 11, 2024

Organization ProfileCommonrootspa.org
301 North StreetMeadville, PA 16335

(814) 739-5888

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

95th percentile

72%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

99th percentile

392%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

526%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,463,542

Up $1,165,837 (+392%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,130,819

Up $835,976 (+284%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$332,723

Up $329,861 (+11526%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,167,458

Up $981,036 (+526%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$331,481

Up $321,009 (+3065%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$835,977

Up $660,027 (+375%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2018: $62,324Liabilities 2018: $4,000Net Assets 2018: $58,3242018Assets 2019: $57,737Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $57,7372019Assets 2020: $81,435Liabilities 2020: $3252020Assets 2021: $128,045Liabilities 2021: $10,325Net Assets 2021: $128,0442021Assets 2022: $297,705Liabilities 2022: $2,862Net Assets 2022: $294,8432022Assets 2023: $1,463,542Liabilities 2023: $332,723Net Assets 2023: $1,130,8192023Assets 2024: $2,130,074Liabilities 2024: $779,185Net Assets 2024: $1,350,8892024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,463,542
Liabilities$332,723
Net Assets$1,130,819
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $67,165Expenses 2018: $9,547Net Income 2018: $57,6182018Revenue 2019: $15,893Expenses 2019: $16,158Net Income 2019: -$2652019Revenue 2020: $37,058Expenses 2020: $13,685Net Income 2020: $23,3732020Revenue 2021: $47,085Expenses 2021: $10,477Net Income 2021: $36,6082021Revenue 2022: $186,422Expenses 2022: $10,472Net Income 2022: $175,9502022Revenue 2023: $1,167,458Expenses 2023: $331,481Net Income 2023: $835,9772023Revenue 2024: $724,828Expenses 2024: $504,758Net Income 2024: $220,0702024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,167,458
Expenses$331,481
Net Income$835,977
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,167,458
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Developing affordable and sustainable housing Facilitate grassroots community organizing and developement by empowering residents to have more power over thier lives and create meaningful change.

Focused on creating sustainable, permanantly affordable homes that build wealth in Meadville, PA.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$147,128$1,107,354▲ $960,226
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$150,576$356,188▲ $205,612
Total Assets$297,704$1,463,542▲ $1,165,838
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$300,875-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,862$19,848▲ $16,986
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$12,000-
Total Liabilities$2,862$332,723▲ $329,861
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$294,842$1,043,180▲ $748,338
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$87,639-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$294,842$1,130,819▲ $835,977
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$297,704$1,463,542▲ $1,165,838

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$558,149$11,537$569,686
Buildings$496,295$10,259$506,554
Land$48,785-$48,785
Equipment$4,125$375$4,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Don GoldsteinPresident
Robert AckermanVice President
Emily Rose BowmanSecretary
Samantha TravisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,135,322
Program Service Revenue
$30,900
Investment Income
$130
Other Revenue
$1,106
All Other Contributions
$820,022
Change in Net Assets
$835,977

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Real Estate Residential4$333,778CLR and assessed value
Total Noncash Contributions4$333,778-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,167,458
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,167,458
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,167,458
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$222,597
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$108,884
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$53,951$43,107-$97,058
Depreciation Depletion$18,672$375-$19,047
Occupancy$15,536$2,334-$17,870
Insurance$4,171$8,033-$12,204
Payroll Taxes$6,996$4,830-$11,826
Fees for Services Management$6,525$3,150-$9,675
Interest$3,359$4,926-$8,285
Office Expenses-$5,028-$5,028
Fees for Services Other$890$4,028-$4,918
Advertising$239$1,680-$1,919
Other Expenses$800$830-$800
Information Technology-$100-$100
Total Functional Expenses$249,401$82,080$0$331,481

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$331,481
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$331,481
Total Expenses per Form 990$331,481
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
No
Audit committee
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 B, line 11B

“Independent accountant provided a copy of the 990 to board members prior to the organization filing the return”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upod request during normal administrative office hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Common Roots
EIN
81-2630528
Phone
8147395888
Address
301 NORTH STREET, MEADVILLE, PA 16335

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Wilson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8147395888
Signed
2024-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie Wilson
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
10
Volunteers
65

Preparer

Firm
Felix & Gloekler Pc
Address
2306 PENINSULA DRIVE, ERIE, PA 16506
Preparer
Stephen J Falk III CPA
Phone
8148386095
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, line 2

“Rental of properties owned by the organization”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“This is the first year that the organization underwent a financial statement audit”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XII, Line 2B

“The organization believes it has no unrelated business activities and appropriate support for all tax positions taken and as such does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,463,542
Liabilities
$332,723
Net assets
$1,130,819
Revenue
$1,167,458
Expenses
$331,481
Net income
$835,977
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.13$0.78$1.35$0.72$0.50$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.33$1.13$1.17$0.33$0.84
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.29$0.19$0.01$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.13$0.05$0.01$0.04
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.04$0.01$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.02$0.02$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.07$0.01$0.06