GLASSROOTS INC

EIN: 223671890 501(c)(3) Youth Development

NEWARK, NJ

Total Revenue
$1,676,835
Total Expenses
$1,544,493
Total Assets
$3,292,292
Net Assets
$2,860,242
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
CAROL LOSOS
Phone
9733539555
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GLASSROOTS INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

GLASSROOTS IGNITES AND BUILDS THE CREATIVE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF GREATER NEWARK, WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE GLASS ART EXPERIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $147,984 Revenue: $147,984

GLASSROOTS FELLOWSHIP: THE GLASSROOTS PETERS VALLEY FELLOWSHIP IS A FULLY FUNDED SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GREATER NEWARK'S YOUNG ADULTS. COMBINING TIME IN NEWARK AND AT PETERS VALLEY SCHOOL OF CRAFT, IT...

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GLASSROOTS FELLOWSHIP: THE GLASSROOTS PETERS VALLEY FELLOWSHIP IS A FULLY FUNDED SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GREATER NEWARK'S YOUNG ADULTS. COMBINING TIME IN NEWARK AND AT PETERS VALLEY SCHOOL OF CRAFT, IT OFFERS INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS IN GLASSBLOWING, CERAMICS AND MORE. FELLOWS RECEIVE FREE TUITION, HOUSING, MEALS AND A STIPEND, GAINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES TO LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS. IN FYE 2025, 24 FELLOWS SPENT NEARLY 3,000 HOURS CREATING ART.

Program 2
Expenses: $85,100 Revenue: $53,532

SCHOOL PROGRAMS: GLASSROOTS PROVIDES IMMERSIVE STEAM-BASED EDUCATION FOR GRADES 3 - 12 THROUGH ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS AND "ARTIST IN YOUR SCHOOL" RESIDENCES. ALIGNED WITH NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING...

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS: GLASSROOTS PROVIDES IMMERSIVE STEAM-BASED EDUCATION FOR GRADES 3 - 12 THROUGH ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS AND "ARTIST IN YOUR SCHOOL" RESIDENCES. ALIGNED WITH NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS, PROGRAMS COMBINE SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY WITH HANDS-ON GLASS ART, INCLUDING FLAMEWORKING, MOSAICS, AND ETCHING. THESE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE WORKSHOPS FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY, EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO MASTER UNIQUE ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES WHILE EXPLORING HISTORY AND SCIENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $29,235 Revenue: $5,145

YES: THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT (YES) PROGRAM IS A FREE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NEWARK AREA. IT USES HANDS-ON GLASS ART-MAKING (GLASSBLOWING, FUSING, FLAMEWORK) AS...

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YES: THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT (YES) PROGRAM IS A FREE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NEWARK AREA. IT USES HANDS-ON GLASS ART-MAKING (GLASSBLOWING, FUSING, FLAMEWORK) AS A FOUNDATION TO TEACH BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS. STUDENTS LEARN BASIC BUSINESS CONCEPTS, BUDGETING, MARKETING STRATEGIES, AND DEVELOP PRODUCTS LIKE JEWELRY AND STAINED GLASS, WHICH THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MARKET AND SELL. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,175,841
Program Service Revenue $290,044
Investment Income $71,949
Other Revenue $139,001
TOTAL REVENUE $1,676,835

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $19,583
Salaries & Benefits $857,687
Fundraising Expenses $230,196
Program Expenses $1,157,902
Other Expenses $667,223
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,544,493

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,676,835 $1,105,031 +0.5%
Expenses $1,544,493 $1,481,283 +0.0%
Net Income $132,342 $-376,252 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
33
Volunteers
40

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
5
$101,072
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL LOSOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$96,608 $4,464 $101,072
LaTOYA A BATTLE-BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW COOMBS BOARD MEMBER resigned 2/19/25 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HANDLER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JAFFA BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
GALEN JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENA LOWENBACH BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
FILOMENA MACHLEDER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE MOSS BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRI-ANN BUTTERFIELD SECRETARY 3.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KEN PRESS VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER 3.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SIMPSON SECRETARY 3.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROGER C TUCKER III PRESIDENT 3.0
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 $1,676,835 $1,544,493 $3,292,292 $132,342
2024 $1,105,031 $1,481,283 $2,889,186 $-376,252
2023 $1,291,203 $1,168,843 $3,260,275 $122,360
2022 $1,078,025 $987,681 $2,953,448 $90,344
2021 $818,868 $837,016 $2,820,117 $-18,148
2020 $1,013,144 $837,420 $2,787,382 $175,724
2019 $2,392,059 $886,108 $2,607,651 $1,505,951
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