ROOTS AND WINGS INC

EIN: 480915548 501(c)(3) Human Services

WICHITA, KS

Total Revenue
$439,016
Total Expenses
$385,885
Total Assets
$259,125
Net Assets
$233,961
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
KIM GERSTENKORN
Phone
3168662920
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ROOTS AND WINGS INC, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $439K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $386K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE CARING, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY, SO THAT EACH CHILD CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $418,273
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,671
Other Revenue $16,072
TOTAL REVENUE $439,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $276,910
Fundraising Expenses $42,032
Program Expenses $300,759
Other Expenses $108,975
TOTAL EXPENSES $385,885

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $439,016 $347,606 +0.3%
Expenses $385,885 $372,255 +0.0%
Net Income $53,131 $-24,649 -3.2%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
8
Volunteers
81

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
5
$65,000
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATIE AUSTIN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY HALL VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE WRIGHT SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAZIE MOBLEY TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON HAAG BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE MASON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA GRIMES BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DERRICK VEASEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KACEY MAYES BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COREY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE BLICK-WHITE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI TOS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM GERSTENKORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$65,000 $0 $65,000
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
2024 $439,016 $385,885 $259,125 $53,131
2023 $347,606 $372,255 $220,019 $-24,649
2022 $459,645 $349,376 $250,125 $110,269
2021 $456,220 $392,475 $134,476 $63,745
2020 $378,031 $460,333 $116,525 $-82,302
2019 $218,957 $389,923 $135,620 $-170,966
2018 $453,933 $312,505 $297,633 $141,428
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