NEWARK, NJ
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| 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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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| CAROL LOSOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.0 |
Officer
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$96,608 | $4,464 | $101,072 |
| LaTOYA A BATTLE-BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW COOMBS | BOARD MEMBER resigned 2/19/25 | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JAFFA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GALEN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA LOWENBACH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FILOMENA MACHLEDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MOSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI-ANN BUTTERFIELD | SECRETARY | 3.0 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN PRESS | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 3.0 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SIMPSON | SECRETARY | 3.0 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER C TUCKER III | PRESIDENT | 3.0 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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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