Rooted Wisdom Africa Into Your Hands

EIN: 208595073 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Denver, CO

Total Revenue
$220,991
Total Expenses
$238,118
Total Assets
$226,200
Net Assets
$226,200
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Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kelly Witte
Phone
7204911901
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Rooted Wisdom Africa Into Your Hands is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $221K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Rooted Wisdom Africa offers an integrated set of innovative programs designed to support income generation, food security, and employment. Our mission is to empower children and families in rural Uganda to overcome the constraints of poverty through education and business development.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $86,428

Entrepreneurship: Rooted Wisdom Africa invests in families, students, farmers, and community members through entrepreneurial training programs to support income generation and self-sufficiency. These...

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Entrepreneurship: Rooted Wisdom Africa invests in families, students, farmers, and community members through entrepreneurial training programs to support income generation and self-sufficiency. These programs support disadvantaged populations as they learn valuable business skills and vocational training in an effort to increase their income, food security, and scalable businesses. The Women's Enterprise Training Program (WETP) equips women and girls living in extreme poverty with the skills necessary to secure independent and sustainable employment. In 2023, WETP supported over 165 Ugandan women and out-of-school youth. The Farmer Field School (FFS) supports current or aspiring farmers by teaching hands-on environmentally sustainable agricultural techniques using a cost-effective approach. In 2023, 154 farmers were supported through the program. The Master Farmer Program (MFP) was launched in 2023. The MFP aims to support rural community members, particularly women, in enhancing their agricultural skills and applying agricultural techniques and business practices. Unlike RWA's Farmer Field School, which requires substantial time commitments, the MFP was designed to accommodate part-time or novice farmers by offering a more flexible schedule.

Program 2
Expenses: $77,138

Education: Rooted Wisdom Africa supports formal and informal educational opportunities by partnering with secondary schools and vocational colleges. At the secondary level, our Life Skills Program...

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Education: Rooted Wisdom Africa supports formal and informal educational opportunities by partnering with secondary schools and vocational colleges. At the secondary level, our Life Skills Program features an educational scholarship, life skills classes, vocational and technical training. In 2023, 404 students were supported, and over 156,260 meals were provided. Beyond secondary school, Rooted Wisdom Africa supports the best and most academically minded students through scholarships at local vocational colleges. In 2023, 29 students were supported through academic scholarships.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $220,991
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $220,991

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $72,274
Fundraising Expenses $17,264
Program Expenses $163,566
Other Expenses $165,844
TOTAL EXPENSES $238,118

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $220,991 $291,172 -0.2%
Expenses $238,118 $273,796 -0.1%
Net Income $-17,127 $17,376 -2.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
21

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
7
$67,000
Total Directors
7
$67,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kristine Hitchings Executive Dir. 50.00
Officer Director
$67,000 $0 $67,000
Elizabeth Lotz Member at Large 1.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Herzog Member at Large 1.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Witte Treasurer 1.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Andes Secretary 1.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Moore Chairperson 1.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel McComb Chairperson 1.75
Officer Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $220,991 $238,118 $226,200 $-17,127
2022 $291,172 $273,796 $243,327 $17,376
2021 $304,935 $208,286 $225,951 $96,649
2018 $256,992 $230,048 $110,210 $26,944
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