CAPITAL ROOTS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AMY KLEIN

Phone

5182748685

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CAPITAL ROOTS INC, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT NOURISHES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD AND GREEN SPACES FOR ALL. IT IS OUR BELEIF THAT ORGANIC GARDENING AND URBAN REVITILIZATION ACTIVITES PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY, HEALTHY LIVING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THRIVING GREEN CITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL AND BUILD RESOURCES. CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY ENVIROMENTS, DIETS AND LIFESTYLES AS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH THE MISSIONS AND ACTIVITES OF ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,310,764 Revenue: $558,201

PROGRAMS EMPOWER LOCAL RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY TRANSFORMING VACANT LOTS INTO PRODUCTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN SPACES FOR...

PROGRAMS EMPOWER LOCAL RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY TRANSFORMING VACANT LOTS INTO PRODUCTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN SPACES FOR BEAUTIFICATION AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THE PROGRAMS FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN RENEWAL BY ASSISTING AND SUPPORTING URBAN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, TREE PLANTING AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN TECHNIQUES FOR GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE TO RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS BRING AFFORDABLE PRODUCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,506,442

Program Service Revenue $547,087

Investment Income $8,427

Other Revenue $106,880

TOTAL REVENUE $3,168,836

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,395,342

Fundraising Expenses $112,710

Program Expenses $3,310,764

Other Expenses $2,390,078

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,785,420

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,168,836	$3,349,920	-0.1%
Expenses	$3,785,420	$2,676,119	+0.4%
Net Income	$-616,584	$673,801	-1.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

265

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

$188,806

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBORAH BENNETT	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH BILOFSKY	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BRYANT	TREASURER	1.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE DECKER	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN GERBINI	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM HICKOK	VICE PRESIDENT	1.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY SANGER JONES	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA KOZIEN	SECRETARY	1.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN LEITZINGER	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN MCCORMICK	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNE RITTNER	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANOUSH KOROGHLIAN SCOTT	PRESIDENT	1.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL WHITEMAN	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY KLEIN	CEO	40.00	Officer	$99,999	$12,307	$112,306
JESSICA TROWBRIDGE	COO	40.00	Officer	$75,000	$1,500	$76,500

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	$3,168,836	$3,785,420	$12,035,127	$-616,584
2023	$3,349,920	$2,676,119	$12,773,421	$673,801
2022	$2,768,449	$2,484,004	$12,701,775	$284,445
2021	$2,944,179	$2,371,101	$6,620,596	$573,078
2020	$3,198,306	$2,416,237	$5,796,579	$782,069
2019	$2,522,831	$2,294,833	$5,405,378	$227,998
2018	$2,947,847	$2,059,013	$5,396,102	$888,834