Roots of Music Inc

EIN: 261160255 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

New Orleans, LA

Total Revenue
$1,112,206
Total Expenses
$1,061,239
Total Assets
$650,359
Net Assets
$640,618
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
LA
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Roots of Music Inc, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Roots of Musics mission is to teach, support, and empower New Orleans youth through music education,academic support, and mentorship while preserving and promoting New Orleans unique musical and cultural heritage.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,103,411
Program Service Revenue $5,231
Investment Income $91
Other Revenue $3,473
TOTAL REVENUE $1,112,206

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $523,240
Fundraising Expenses $124,371
Program Expenses $673,803
Other Expenses $537,999
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,061,239

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,112,206 $1,099,750 +0.0%
Expenses $1,061,239 $1,106,882 0.0%
Net Income $50,967 $-7,132 -8.1%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
13
Volunteers
130

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
$75,000
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Derrick Tabb Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$75,000 $0 $75,000
Julian Hebert Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Bordnick Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Goldring Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cedric Richmond Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Will Snowden Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jade Russell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel O Conwill IV Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ani Difranco Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carmelittia Agee Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arkesha Baquet Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Mccoullugh Board Member 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Seymour Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karon Reese Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Sakakeeny Chairman 10.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,112,206 $1,061,239 $650,359 $50,967
2023 $1,189,542 $1,075,670 $847,330 $113,872
2022 $1,099,750 $1,106,882 $592,801 $-7,132
2021 $932,201 $836,374 $598,901 $95,827
2020 $1,089,758 $726,366 $502,351 $363,392
2019 $635,846 $803,394 $131,874 $-167,548
2018 $839,587 $841,757 $302,410 $-2,170
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