ROOT CAPITAL INC

EIN: 043478123 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Total Revenue
$29,107,606
Total Expenses
$32,505,312
Total Assets
$120,379,681
Net Assets
$69,200,103
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
WILLIAM F FOOTE
Phone
6176615792
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ROOT CAPITAL INC, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $29.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $32.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO GROW RURAL PROSPERITY AND BUILD THE RESILIENCE OF FARMING FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,524,600
Program Service Revenue $10,208,026
Investment Income $2,374,980
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $29,107,606

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,209,782
Salaries & Benefits $16,036,358
Fundraising Expenses $833,594
Program Expenses $23,860,262
Other Expenses $15,259,172
TOTAL EXPENSES $32,505,312

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $29,107,606 $52,823,176 -0.4%
Expenses $32,505,312 $22,889,458 +0.4%
Net Income $-3,397,706 $29,933,718 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
74
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$1,219,661
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
2
$535,375
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANA ZACAPA CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRANT GUND BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH MAY 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN-MAARTEN MULDER BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH MAY 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BARTON DOCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY BOLGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA WESELY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN BARTELS BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 12/30/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIO FERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALAH GOSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MACANI TOUNGARA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOPHIE ROMANA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT AMERO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANS MUZOORA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FLEUR BOOS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEHIEL OLIVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES RICHARDSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM FOOTE CEO & FOUNDER 40.00
Officer
$404,242 $14,421 $418,663
BRYAN WOLINER CFO & TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$267,964 $30,362 $298,326
MARLI PORTH CHIEF OF STAFF/CLERK 40.00
Officer
$144,663 $25,777 $170,440
FRANCES REID COO & PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$311,546 $20,686 $332,232
SCOTT MCDONALD CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$294,676 $19,879 $314,555
ALEXANDRA TUINSTRA CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$209,027 $11,793 $220,820
DARCY SALINGER CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$259,857 $17,937 $277,794
JEAN FORRESTER CONTROLLER & VP INVESTOR RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$221,585 $29,260 $250,845
BENJAMIN WITKOP SR. DIR., GLOBAL LENDING/INNOVATION 40.00
Highest
$173,798 $23,470 $197,268
ANGELA PROSEK SR. DIR., INST. PHILATHROPY/PARTNERS 40.00
Highest
$179,590 $29,940 $209,530
MAUREEN MCGREGOR SR. DIR., MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$174,488 $23,783 $198,271
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $29,107,606 $32,505,312 $120,379,681 $-3,397,706
2022 $52,823,176 $22,889,458 $129,626,012 $29,933,718
2021 $34,310,202 $19,491,258 $100,873,290 $14,818,944
2020 $21,396,934 $21,403,010 $84,001,332 $-6,076
2019 $28,873,589 $21,480,329 $99,271,192 $7,393,260
2018 $22,275,720 $23,083,477 $90,858,790 $-807,757
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