GLOBAL ROOTS

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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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD MONTGOMERY

Phone

5038669525

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GLOBAL ROOTS, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $235K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $272K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT GRASS ROOTS ECOLOGICAL AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS IN OFF THE PATH HOT SPOTS ON EARTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $162,879

SUPPORT FOR TWO PROJECTS IN AFGHANISTAN: A FOOD SECURITY/EDUCATION PROGRAM AND A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR ORPHANED GIRLS.

Program 2

Expenses: $84,348

SUPPORT FOR A PROJECT IN KENYA THAT PROTECTS MAASAI GIRLS FROM FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION, FORCED MARRIAGE AND ILLEGAL REMOVAL FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $235,206

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $235,206

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $91,700

Fundraising Expenses $1,882

Program Expenses $247,227

Other Expenses $180,375

TOTAL EXPENSES $272,075

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$235,206	$252,153	-0.1%
Expenses	$272,075	$282,854	0.0%
Net Income	$-36,869	$-30,701	+0.2%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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

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

$75,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICHARD MONTGOMERY	PRESIDENTCHAIR	40.00	Officer	$75,000	$0	$75,000
JAMES V GEARHART	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA CAPESTARY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARK BUCHANAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BAILEY VARNESS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TAHERA HAMDANI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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
2025	$235,206	$272,075	$14,009	$-36,869
2024	$252,153	$282,854	$26,016	$-30,701
2023	$120,478	$102,976	$56,717	$17,502
2022	$76,583	$132,663	$44,432	$-56,080
2021	$213,586	$213,586	No data	No data