The Roots Initiative (EIN 320659999) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TANESHA PEEPLES

Phone

7737879050

Tax Period

2022-11-01 to 2023-10-31

THE ROOTS INITIATIVE, founded in 2021, is a micro nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 99% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $17K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 953% operating deficit.

Mission

To advocate and provide selfcare mental health and civic engagement targeting historically marginalized communities

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $89,919

Program Service Revenue $200,000

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $289,919

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $22,854

Other Expenses $28,882

TOTAL EXPENSES $28,882

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$289,919	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$28,882	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$261,037	N/A	N/A

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

N/A

Employees

N/A

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

$15,000

Total Directors

$15,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TANESHA PEEPLES	CEO and President	40.00	Officer Director	$15,000	$0	$15,000
MARSHA WASHINGTON	Secretary	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURICE COOK	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY HOGAN	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH BUTLER	Treasurer	1.000	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	$289,919	$28,882	$262,996	$261,037
2023	$1,601	$16,854	$247,742	$-15,253

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