Civic Intelligence

Community Development Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-1441257

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on May 16, 2022

Organization ProfileTAKEROOTJUSTICE.ORG
123 William St 16th FLNew York, NY 10038

(212) 810-6744

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE S • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE S • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

62nd percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE S • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

21st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 21% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • NTEE S • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

97th percentile

99%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE S • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE S • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$4,526,842

Up $2,248,426 (+99%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,826,155

Up $860,649 (+89%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$2,700,687

Up $1,387,777 (+106%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,631,886

Down $823,107 (-11%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$5,771,237

Down $718,250 (-11%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$860,649

Down $104,857 (-11%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $2,278,416Liabilities 2020: $1,312,910Net Assets 2020: $965,5062020Assets 2021: $4,526,842Liabilities 2021: $2,700,687Net Assets 2021: $1,826,1552021Assets 2022: $4,419,310Liabilities 2022: $1,754,721Net Assets 2022: $2,664,5892022Assets 2023: $4,764,486Liabilities 2023: $1,898,594Net Assets 2023: $2,865,8922023Assets 2024: $5,355,099Liabilities 2024: $3,049,490Net Assets 2024: $2,305,6092024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$4,526,842
Liabilities$2,700,687
Net Assets$1,826,155
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2019: $0Expenses 2019: $0Net Income 2019: $02019Revenue 2020: $7,454,993Expenses 2020: $6,489,487Net Income 2020: $965,5062020Revenue 2021: $6,631,886Expenses 2021: $5,771,237Net Income 2021: $860,6492021Revenue 2022: $7,652,290Expenses 2022: $6,954,266Net Income 2022: $698,0242022Revenue 2023: $7,431,400Expenses 2023: $7,230,097Net Income 2023: $201,3032023Revenue 2024: $7,203,333Expenses 2024: $7,713,650Net Income 2024: -$510,3172024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$6,631,886
Expenses$5,771,237
Net Income$860,649
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
May 16, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$6,631,886
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Takeroot justice provides legal, participatory research and policy support to strengthen the work of grassroots and community-based groups in new york city to dismantle racial, economic and social oppression.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$1,886,097$4,272,483▲ $2,386,386
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$389,577$221,840▼ $167,737
Total Assets$2,278,416$4,526,842▲ $2,248,426
Other Assets Total$2,742$32,519▲ $29,777
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$991,040$1,392,467▲ $401,427
Other Liabilities$55,276$1,055,282▲ $1,000,006
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$266,594$177,938▼ $88,656
Deferred Revenue-$75,000-
Total Liabilities$1,312,910$2,700,687▲ $1,387,777
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$940,506$1,826,155▲ $885,649
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$25,000$0▼ $25,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$965,506$1,826,155▲ $860,649
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,278,416$4,526,842▲ $2,248,426
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay21st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ladonna LusherChair
April HermsCOO/interim Co-director
Laine Romero-alstonDirector
Lee BynumDirector
Sean DoyleDirector
Sonny SinghDirector
Sophonie Milande JosephDirector
Elizabeth Clay Roy-until 1120Director & Executive Director
Humberto SaddlerDirector of Finance
Sadia Rhaman-from 1220Interim Co-director
Irene LinaresOutgoing Union Rep
Michele BurgerSecretary
Molly JohnTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,539,655
Program Service Revenue
$79,832
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$12,399
All Other Contributions
$982,099
Change in Net Assets
$860,649
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,148,787
Other Expenses$1,622,450
Total Fundraising Expense$37,218
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,457,478$808,661$21,703$3,287,842
Insurance$481,049$158,295$4,248$643,592
Occupancy$453,056$149,083$4,001$606,140
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$285,910$94,082$2,525$382,517
Payroll Taxes$207,378$68,240$1,831$277,449
Fees for Services Accounting-$132,597-$132,597
Other Employee Benefits$94,857$31,214$838$126,909
Fees for Services Other$75,462$24,832$666$100,960
Office Expenses$71,730$23,604$633$95,967
Pension Plan Contributions$55,363$18,218$489$74,070
Information Technology$16,275$5,355$144$21,774
Other Expenses$149$49$1$199
Travel$140--$140
Total Functional Expenses$4,214,604$1,519,415$37,218$5,771,237
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Advances From Contracts$690,675
Payroll Adjustment$309,331
Deferred Rent$55,276
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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

“The information on the 990 will be populated by fiscal staff and confirmed by the current auditors. The 990 will be provided to the full board for review and final approval. Upon approval, the 990 will be filed with the irs. Due to the fact the audit of the june 30, 2021 has not been completed, this form 990 is based on the information available. The return will be amended once the audit is issued.”

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

“At least annually thereafter each director, officer, member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, and key employee shall sign a written statement, which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of takeroot's conflict of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, d. Submitted a statement to the director of administration of takeroot or another person designated by the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Comparability data is reviewed to determine compensation scales.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization will comply with policy on disclosure and transparency; therefore, public documents such as 990s will be posted on our website and other documents will be made available upon request”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization will comply with policy on disclosure and transparency; therefore, public documents such as 990s will be posted on our website and other documents will be made available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Community Development Project Inc
EIN
83-1441257
Phone
2128106744
Address
123 WILLIAM ST 16TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10038
Doing Business As
Takerootjustice

Signing Officer

Name
April Herms
Title
Interim Co-director
Phone
2128106744
Signed
2022-05-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
April Herms
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
51
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC
Address
50 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK, NY 10020
Preparer
Paula Vuksic CPA Mst
Phone
2126971000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The corporation did not change its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART IV, LINE 1B:

“We have an escrow account that holds funds related to legal cases where we are the attorneys of record we provide legal services related to consumer debt issues, which may include advocacy with credit reporting agencies to repair our clients' credit and negotiation with debt holders and debt collectors”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND COALITION COORDINATION - TAKEROOT'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM ADMINISTERS AND MANAGES THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENT FUNDING CONTRACTS AND COLLECTS AND ANALYZES DATA ON TAKEROOT'S MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE TEAM ALSO INCLUDES PROFESSIONALS WHO COORDINATE AND MANAGE COALITIONS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN HOUSING, IMMIGRATION AND EM
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS - TAKEROOT'S IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS TEAM FINDS INNOVATIVE WAYS TO USE AND CHANGE LAWS IN ORDER TO BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS THE TOOLS OF DIRECT REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS. TAKEROOT PARTNERS WITH WORKING CLASS IMMIGRANT ORGANIZING GROUPS TO PROVIDE THEIR MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN AFFIRMATIVE AND REMOVAL DEFENSE CASES. TAKEROOT AIMS TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM DETENTION AND DEPORTATION, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER AND BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. TAKEROOT PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ("KYR") WORKSHOPS AND MATERIALS TO HELP OUR PARTNERS KEEP THEIR BASE SAFE AND INFORMED OF CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION POLICY. TAKEROOT'S TEAM IS ALSO INVOLVED IN EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DEFENSE NETWORKS, ADVOCACY TO CHALLENGE HARSH IMMIGRATION LAWS AND ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES, AND PROMOTE LANGUAGE ACCESS
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0WORKERS' RIGHTTAKEROOT'S WORKERS' RIGHTS TEAM COMBATS WORKPLACE EXPLOITATION & VIOLATIONS AGAINST WORKERS WHO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS UNDER LABOR LAWS.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISC - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 16,822. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 12,399.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleC/OtherActivitiesInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/PaidStaffOrManagementInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/PublicationsOrBroadcastInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/RalliesDemonstrationsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PART II-B, LINE 1I - THE ORGANIZATION PAY'S DUES TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS WHICH MAY INFLUENCE LOCAL LEGISLATION FOR PUBLIC GOOD.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART II-B, LINE 1:
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IRS990ScheduleC/VolunteersInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WE HAVE AN ESCROW ACCOUNT THAT HOLDS FUNDS RELATED TO LEGAL CASES WHERE WE ARE THE ATTORNEYS OF RECORD WE PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO CONSUMER DEBT ISSUES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE ADVOCACY WITH CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES TO REPAIR OUR CLIENTS' CREDIT AND NEGOTIATION WITH DEBT HOLDERS AND DEBT COLLECTORS
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE INFORMATION ON THE 990 WILL BE POPULATED BY FISCAL STAFF AND CONFIRMED BY THE CURRENT AUDITORS. THE 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL, THE 990 WILL BE FILED WITH THE IRS. DUE TO THE FACT THE AUDIT OF THE JUNE 30, 2021 HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED, THIS FORM 990 IS BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THE RETURN WILL BE AMENDED ONCE THE AUDIT IS ISSUED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AT LEAST ANNUALLY THEREAFTER EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL SIGN A WRITTEN STATEMENT, WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF TAKEROOT'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, D. SUBMITTED A STATEMENT TO THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION OF TAKEROOT OR ANOTHER PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPARABILITY DATA IS REVIEWED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION SCALES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION WILL COMPLY WITH POLICY ON DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY; THEREFORE, PUBLIC DOCUMENTS SUCH AS 990S WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION WILL COMPLY WITH POLICY ON DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY; THEREFORE, PUBLIC DOCUMENTS SUCH AS 990S WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE CORPORATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,526,842
Liabilities
$2,700,687
Net assets
$1,826,155
Revenue
$6,631,886
Expenses
$5,771,237
Net income
$860,649
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.36$3.05$2.31$7.20$7.71$0.51
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.76$1.90$2.87$7.43$7.23$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.42$1.75$2.66$7.65$6.95$0.70
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.53$2.70$1.83$6.63$5.77$0.86
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$1.31$0.97$7.45$6.49$0.97
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00