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Deep Roots Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-4770407

Apr 01, 2021 to Mar 31, 2022 • Filed on Jul 26, 2023

Organization ProfileDEEP-ROOTS-PROJECT.ORG
323 S East AveOak Park, IL 60302

(847) 774-3202

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

11th percentile

-44%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2022

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

52nd percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$24,387

Down $9,054 (-27%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$18,378

Down $11,500 (-38%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$6,009

Up $2,446 (+69%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Up

$26,290

Up $2,678 (+11%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$37,790

Up $25,726 (+213%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$11,500

Down $23,048 (-200%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2021: $33,441Liabilities 2021: $3,563Net Assets 2021: $29,8782021Assets 2022: $24,387Liabilities 2022: $6,009Net Assets 2022: $18,3782022Assets 2023: $17,580Liabilities 2023: $14,008Net Assets 2023: $3,5722023

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$24,387
Liabilities$6,009
Net Assets$18,378
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth52nd percentile

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

$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2021: $23,612Expenses 2021: $12,064Net Income 2021: $11,5482021Revenue 2022: $26,290Expenses 2022: $37,790Net Income 2022: -$11,5002022Revenue 2023: $18,210Expenses 2023: $33,016Net Income 2023: -$14,8062023

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$26,290
Expenses$37,790
Net Income-$11,500
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2022
Signed
Jul 26, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$58,557
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Deep roots project provides education and supplies needed for growing food in urban areas. We research and adapt the latest soil science from organic gardening and regenerative farming to provide an innovative way to grow organic food in raised beds. We offer the best products for success like cedar raised beds, microbe-rich compost and worm castings.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
WE HAVE CREATED AN INNOVATIVE, EASY-TO-USE AND ECONOMICAL FOOD GROWING METHOD FOR BEGINNER AND EXPERIENCED GARDENERS WITH BUSY LIVES. OUR METHODS ARE DESIGNED FOR ORGANIC GARDENERS WITH LIMITED SPACE AND LIMITED TIME WHO USE RAISED BEDS. WE PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE PROVIDED GRANTS FOR HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS GET STARTED USING OUR METHODS.-$32,026
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
WILLIAM SCHREIBERPresidentPT$0--
ESTELLE CAROLSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Deep Roots Project
EIN
82-4770407
Phone
8477743202
Address
323 S EAST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302

Signing Officer

Name
William Schreiber
Title
President
Signed
2023-07-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
John Joseph Griffin CPA Pc
Address
5242 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641
Preparer
John Jgriffin CPA
Phone
7735456750
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $181”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $1477”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $1743”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $1362”

Other Expenses.1

“TELEPHONE $877”

Other Expenses.2

“INTEREST $796”

Other Expenses.3

“Subscriptions and dues $450”

Other Expenses.4

“MEALS $169”

Other Expenses.5

“MISC $96”

Other Expenses.6

“Bank/credit card charges $92”

Other Expenses.7

“ORGANIZATIONAL $14”

Total Liabilities.1

“CREDIT CARD - Beginning $3563 CREDIT CARD - Ending $6009”

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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$24,387
Liabilities
$6,009
Net assets
$18,378
Revenue
$26,290
Expenses
$37,790
Net income
-$11,500
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.6$14.0$3.57$18.2$33.0$14.8
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.4$6.01$18.4$26.3$37.8$11.5
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.4$3.56$29.9$23.6$12.1$11.5