NEWROOT LEARNING INSTITUTE F/K/A UMOJA STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP

EIN: 364263664 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,328,574
Total Expenses
$2,647,917
Total Assets
$2,139,262
Net Assets
$1,662,791
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
HAROLD MAYS
Phone
7733123898
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NEWROOT LEARNING INSTITUTE F/K/A UMOJA STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

NEWROOT IMPROVES THE EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF ADULTS TO GROW RESTORATIVE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PRACTICES IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,163,198
Program Service Revenue $1,159,399
Investment Income $14,686
Other Revenue $-8,709
TOTAL REVENUE $2,328,574

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,739,445
Fundraising Expenses $370,318
Program Expenses $1,937,052
Other Expenses $908,472
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,647,917

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,328,574 $2,612,045 -0.1%
Expenses $2,647,917 $2,485,495 +0.1%
Net Income $-319,343 $126,550 -3.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
22
Volunteers
100

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
4
$38,500
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN HEIBERGER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL POWERS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD MAYS PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON LINDSTROM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY CHIM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IVAN NIEVES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIDGET LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA COBB STARTED 102024 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 20.00
Officer
$38,500 $0 $38,500
KRISTIN C MOORE CHIEF PROGRAM AND IMPACT 40.00
Highest
$121,047 $10,682 $131,729
ELIZABETH FROST KESNER CHIEF PEOPLE AND OPERATION 40.00
Highest
$118,534 $7,147 $125,681
ROSA ZAMORA CHIEF PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPM 40.00
Highest
$117,790 $10,988 $128,778
JACKIE LEMON EXITED 102024 FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
$193,362 $8,312 $201,674
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 $2,328,574 $2,647,917 $2,139,262 $-319,343
2024 $2,612,045 $2,485,495 $2,641,965 $126,550
2023 $2,644,103 $2,743,654 $2,547,701 $-99,551
2022 $2,735,806 $2,501,525 $2,414,826 $234,281
2020 $2,214,446 $3,180,264 $2,243,779 $-965,818
2019 $2,910,335 $3,207,093 $2,553,529 $-296,758
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