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Free Root Operation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-1329885

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 04, 2022

Organization Profilewww.freerootoperation.com
220 N Green StChicago, IL 60607-1702

(773) 575-9545

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2021

Net Margin

6th percentile

-132%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-62%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-68%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$27,355

Down $43,854 (-62%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$27,355

Down $43,854 (-62%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$33,229

Down $71,875 (-68%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$77,083

Up $43,188 (+127%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$43,854

Down $115,063 (-162%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $71,209Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $71,2092020Assets 2021: $27,355Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $27,3552021Assets 2022: $127,993Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $127,9932022Assets 2023: $133,466Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $133,4662023Assets 2024: $170,813Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $170,8132024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$27,355
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$27,355
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2020: $105,104Expenses 2020: $33,895Net Income 2020: $71,2092020Revenue 2021: $33,229Expenses 2021: $77,083Net Income 2021: -$43,8542021Revenue 2022: $156,913Expenses 2022: $56,275Net Income 2022: $100,6382022Revenue 2023: $189,244Expenses 2023: $183,771Net Income 2023: $5,4732023Revenue 2024: $347,806Expenses 2024: $310,459Net Income 2024: $37,3472024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$33,229
Expenses$77,083
Net Income-$43,854
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 4, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$33,229
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Free Root Operation is a NFP organization intercepting poverty induced gun violence by investing in the healing and empowerment of Black and Brown communities in Chicago and beyond through centering opportunity and compassion

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Free Root Operation is a NFP organization intercepting poverty induced gun violence by investing in the healing and empowerment of Black and Brown communities in Chicago and beyond through centering opportunity and compassion$14,194$14,194
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
EVA MARIA LEWISPresident/ DirectorFT$23,376-$23,376
ADRIANNA SILVERSecretary-$0--
LESLIE RUSSELLDirector-$0--
TINA FRANKLIN-BERTRANDDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Free Root Operation Inc
EIN
85-1329885
Phone
7735759545
Address
220 N GREEN ST, Chicago, IL 60607-1702

Signing Officer

Name
Eva Maria Lewis
Title
President
Phone
7735759545
Signed
2022-05-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
GPG and Associates LLP
Address
4744 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Preparer
Yuliana Moreno
Phone
7734812401
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Travel 1,589”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Supplies 40”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Marketing-WEBSITE 756”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“BANK FEES 225”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“CONSULTANTS 2,503”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“GRANT WRITER 2,657”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Dues and subscriptions 216”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“FILING FEES 351”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“OFFICE EXPENSES 1,713”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Payroll fee - third party 608”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“EMPLOYER TAXES 2,601”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Personnel recruitment 164”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES 250”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“WORKERS COMPENSATION 128”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“MEALS 688”

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$27,355
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$27,355
Revenue
$33,229
Expenses
$77,083
Net income
-$43,854
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.00$1.71$3.48$3.10$0.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.33$1.89$1.84$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.00$1.28$1.57$0.56$1.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$0.27$0.33$0.77$0.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.71$1.05$0.34$0.71