Civic Intelligence

Free Root Operation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-1329885

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 09, 2024

4131 S State StChicago, IL 60609

(773) 575-9545

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

50th percentile

2.9%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

56th percentile

4.3%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$133,466

Up $5,473 (+4.3%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$133,466

Up $5,473 (+4.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$189,244

Up $32,331 (+21%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$183,771

Up $127,496 (+227%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$5,473

Down $95,165 (-95%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2023

Assets$133,466
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$133,466

Operations Trend

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

2023

Revenue$189,244
Expenses$183,771
Net Income$5,473
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 9, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$189,244
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$33,906$33,906
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
EVA MARIA LEWISPresident/ DirectorFT$0--
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
4131 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Signing Officer

Name
Eva Maria Lewis
Title
President
Phone
7735759545
Signed
2024-05-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lt Elite Tax Services Pllc
Address
7435 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634
Preparer
Yuliana Moreno
Phone
7734812401
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

Travel 1,301

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

Meals and entertainment 538

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

Marketing-WEBSITE 1,920

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

BANK FEES 215

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

BOOKKEEPER 2,750

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

GRANT WRITER 2,841

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

Dues and subscriptions 1,947

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

FILING FEES 92

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

OFFICE EXPENSES 1,518

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

Payroll fee - third party 1,232

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

EMPLOYER TAXES 8,103

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

Personnel recruitment 206

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

Dental/vision/disability/life insurance 1,152

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

WORKERS COMPENSATION 276

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

Accounting and bookeeping fees 575

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

MAILINGS 13

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

PHONE EXPENSE 2,153

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

HEALTH INSURANCE 11,831

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

Staff development and meetings 2,526

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

MISC 209

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