United Roots (EIN 273457152) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Joseph Hines II

Phone

5108340347

Tax Period

2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30

United Roots, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $387K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $947K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 145% operating deficit.

Mission

United Roots engages and empowers marginalized youth in socially innovative ways, through arts and media training, career and workforce development, community engagement, and wellness services.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $385,392

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $235

Other Revenue $1,406

TOTAL REVENUE $387,033

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $379,299

Fundraising Expenses $102,492

Program Expenses $366,634

Other Expenses $568,128

TOTAL EXPENSES $947,427

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$387,033	$1,621,157	-0.8%
Expenses	$947,427	$1,374,537	-0.3%
Net Income	$-560,394	$246,620	-3.3%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Joel Makower	Board Chair	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Konda Mason	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Hines II	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sean Kennedy	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lanese Martin	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Calvin Williams	Board Member	1.00	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
2022	$387,033	$947,427	$257,988	$-560,394
2021	$1,621,157	$1,374,537	$1,796,940	$246,620
2020	$1,135,260	$871,125	$1,584,524	$264,135
2019	$1,728,407	$1,104,042	$1,209,834	$624,365
2018	$857,616	$900,559	$603,757	$-42,943

United Roots