ROOTS ETHIOPIA INC

EIN: 461527090 501(c)(3) International Affairs

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$735,823
Total Expenses
$614,321
Total Assets
$569,677
Net Assets
$569,052
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MEGHAN WALSH
Phone
6083472960
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ROOTS ETHIOPIA INC, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $736K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $122K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

ROOTS ETHIOPIA IS A NON-PROFIT THAT EXISTS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE ACCESS TO WORK AND EDUCATION ARE THE FOUNDATIONS FOR BUILDING A POVERTY-FREE WORLD. WE BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE NO BARRIERS TO ETHIOPIAN FAMILIES SUCCEEDING IN WORK AND SCHOOL. WE ASSIST FAMILIES TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, WE SUPPORT WOMEN TO CREATE VALUABLE LOCAL MARKET WORK, AND WE JOIN WITH COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR SCHOOLS, SO EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE TO LEARN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $123,312

LEARNING RESOURCE PROJECTS PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF UNDER-RESOURCED RURAL SCHOOLS SO THEY CAN RAISE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY...

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LEARNING RESOURCE PROJECTS PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF UNDER-RESOURCED RURAL SCHOOLS SO THEY CAN RAISE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. RESOURCES INCLUDE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLASSROOMS, LABS AND LIBRARIES; , TUTORIAL INCENTIVE FOR 28 LRP SCHOOLS FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS, SPORTS AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM RESOURCES; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHING PROFESSIONALS, AND REPAIR OF SUBSTANDARD SCHOOL FACILITIES. DURING 2023, ROOTS ETHIOPIA FUNDED SUPPORT AND/OR PROJECTS FOR 30 RURAL SCHOOLS SERVING APPROXIMATELY >80,000 STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, 17 PRE-PRIMARY CLASSROOMS RECEIVED TEACHING MATERIALS AND CLASSROOM FURNITURE.6 SCHOOLS GAINED LITERACY IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT. ROOTS ETHIOPIA ALSO PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR 200 SCHOOL STAFF; SCIENCE LABS AND PRE-PRIMARY FACILITATORS; INITIATED 8 NEW YOUTH SPORTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; IMPROVED SCHOOL LIBRARIES; BEGAN A NEW PROJECT TO DEVELOP A CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $167,197

SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS PROVIDE THE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS TO AFFORD ACCESS TO AND EXCEL IN QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023, ROOTS ETHIOPIA FUNDED 234...

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SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS PROVIDE THE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS TO AFFORD ACCESS TO AND EXCEL IN QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023, ROOTS ETHIOPIA FUNDED 234 SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. WITH SUPPORT, STUDENT PERFORMANCE IMPROVED. FOR EXAMPLE, 4 SS STUDENTS ARE ATTENDING HIGHER EDUCATION. 1 STUDENT HAS GRADUATED FROM UNIVERSITY. 49 SS STUDENTS ARE RANKED IN THE TOP 10% OF THEIR RESPECTIVE GRADES. 85% OF THE SS STUDENTS HAVE IMPROVED THEIR ACADEMIC SCORES, AND 97% HAVE IMPROVED THEIR ATTENDANCE. STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ALSO BENEFITTED FROM FOOD SUPPORT TO HELP BATTLE SKY-ROCKETING INFLATION OF FOOD PRICES THAT THREATEN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE DUE TO PRESSURE TO BE PART OF DAILY LABOR FOR FAMILY SURVIVAL.

Program 3
Expenses: $60,157

SELF-HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL GROUPS (AKA SHE, FORMERLY INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES + SELF-HELP SAVINGS GROUPS) CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSEHOLDS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SUSTAINABLE SMALL BUSINESS AND...

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SELF-HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL GROUPS (AKA SHE, FORMERLY INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES + SELF-HELP SAVINGS GROUPS) CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSEHOLDS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SUSTAINABLE SMALL BUSINESS AND SAVINGS PROGRAMS SO FAMILIES CAN BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES. BETWEEN JAN 1, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023, 80 SHE GROUPS WERE ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN BUSINESS THROUGHOUT THE ROOTS ETHIOPIA WORK AREA. 80 SHE GROUPS MEANS A TOTAL OF 1,600 WOMEN ENGAGED IN SMALL MARKET BUSINESS. THERE WERE 2 TRAININGS FOR SHE WOMEN. IN ADDITION, 10 COMMUNITY FACILITATORS WERE TRAINED TO SUPERVISE AND SUPPORT SHE TEAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $728,197
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $30
Other Revenue $7,596
TOTAL REVENUE $735,823

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $542,571
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $17,592
Program Expenses $544,871
Other Expenses $71,750
TOTAL EXPENSES $614,321

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $735,823 $778,546 -0.1%
Expenses $614,321 $753,822 -0.2%
Net Income $121,502 $24,724 +3.9%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
8

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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGHAN WALSH BOARD CHAIR 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE M OLSON STRATEGY CHAIR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASCHELAW CHAMISO BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KONGIT GIRMA BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY HARPER TREASURER 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMI BLUMENTHAL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDI AILOR BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL JACOBS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $735,823 $614,321 $569,677 $121,502
2022 $778,546 $753,822 $449,340 $24,724
2021 $503,220 $450,367 $425,343 $52,853
2020 $538,895 $375,698 $377,297 $163,197
2019 $380,982 $383,425 $206,963 $-2,443
2018 $362,108 $344,388 $209,917 $17,720
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