THE ROOT CELLAR

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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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SCOTT FURR

Phone

2077743197

Tax Period

2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

THE ROOT CELLAR, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $787K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENGAGE NEIGHBORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO CULTIVATE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS AS PART OF GOD'S KINGDOM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $794,785 Revenue: $43,982

THE ROOT CELLAR PROVIDES A CHEMICAL FREE FAMILY ORIENTED COMMUNITY CENTER FOR INNER CITY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MEDICAL SERVICES...

THE ROOT CELLAR PROVIDES A CHEMICAL FREE FAMILY ORIENTED COMMUNITY CENTER FOR INNER CITY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, DENTAL CLINICS AND FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $662,674

Program Service Revenue $41,091

Investment Income $85

Other Revenue $83,539

TOTAL REVENUE $787,389

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $516,399

Fundraising Expenses $82,486

Program Expenses $794,785

Other Expenses $493,716

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,010,115

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$787,389	$1,007,340	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,010,115	$1,028,832	0.0%
Net Income	$-222,726	$-21,492	+9.4%

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

365

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

$98,731

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE WHITING	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHUCK ELLIS	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE MAILHOT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA KELLEY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MASON GIROUX	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT FURR	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JON DOSKISKIL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMON STROUD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL FURROW	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$86,750	$11,981	$98,731

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	$787,389	$1,010,115	$1,613,673	$-222,726
2023	$1,007,340	$1,028,832	$1,849,470	$-21,492
2022	$986,430	$940,231	$1,864,201	$46,199
2021	$1,066,877	$810,788	$1,891,100	$256,089
2020	$849,766	$948,914	$1,562,536	$-99,148
2019	$1,040,146	$1,078,238	$1,664,444	$-38,092