TAPROOTS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1980

Legal Domicile

Phone

7737221677

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

TAPROOTS INC, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit that reported $510K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $445K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE AT RISK YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PREVENTION, LIFE SKILLS, PARENTING AND CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE AND LIFE CHOICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $366,585 Revenue: $366,585

EDUCATION FOR LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED 865 YOUTH AND/OR ADULTS WITH VIOLENCE PREVENTION, HEALTH EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS

Program 2

Expenses: $22,003 Revenue: $58,091

IMANI NIA CULTURAL ARTS OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED 140 TEENS WITH SUMMER/AFTER SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS FOR 200 YOUTH INCLUDING INFORMATION AND SKILLS REGARDING CULTURAL ARTS, LEADERSHIP...

IMANI NIA CULTURAL ARTS OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED 140 TEENS WITH SUMMER/AFTER SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS FOR 200 YOUTH INCLUDING INFORMATION AND SKILLS REGARDING CULTURAL ARTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING.

Program 3

Expenses: $21,967 Revenue: $58,091

FAMILY LIFE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED 65 PARENTS WITH EDUCATION AND SKILLS REGARDING POSITIVE PARENTING, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $394,195

Program Service Revenue $116,181

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $510,376

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $224,876

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $410,555

Other Expenses $220,284

TOTAL EXPENSES $445,160

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$510,376	$327,346	+0.6%
Expenses	$445,160	$364,915	+0.2%
Net Income	$65,216	$-37,569	-2.7%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

$72,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHEILA JACKSON	PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN ANDERSON	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWAYSHA MOORE	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DIANA BODY-PRYOR	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH HARRIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARIEN WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRNETTE GOSBERRY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CACHET GRIFFIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCIS SCOTT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIAN TAYLOR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUBY TAYLOR	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$72,000	$0	$72,000

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$510,376	$445,160	$73,346	$65,216
2023	$327,346	$364,915	$91,472	$-37,569
2022	$368,730	$353,163	$127,108	$15,567
2021	$455,538	$372,287	$136,878	$83,251