ROOTS OF DEVELOPMENT INC

EIN: 800490699 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$493,213
Total Expenses
$375,803
Total Assets
$163,364
Net Assets
$158,590
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CHAD BISSONNETTE
Phone
2026836863
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ROOTS OF DEVELOPMENT INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $493K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $117K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

ROOTS OF DEVELOPMENT'S MISSION IS TO HELP LEADERS IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES ACQUIRE THE ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MANAGE THEIR OWN DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $54,761

IN 2023, ROOTS OF DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED SUPPORTING OUR HAITIAN PARTNER, RASIN DEVLOPMAN. WITH ROOTS' HELP, RASIN HAS STRENGTHENED ITSELF INTERNALLY BY ADOPTING NEW SYSTEMS AND BRINGING ON NEW STAFF...

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IN 2023, ROOTS OF DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED SUPPORTING OUR HAITIAN PARTNER, RASIN DEVLOPMAN. WITH ROOTS' HELP, RASIN HAS STRENGTHENED ITSELF INTERNALLY BY ADOPTING NEW SYSTEMS AND BRINGING ON NEW STAFF, ALLOWING IT TO EXPAND ITS WORK BY REACHING NEW AREAS OF LA GONAVE, STRENTHENING EXISTING PROGRAMS, AND INITIATING NEW PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND. RASIN GREW ITS REACH ON THE ISLAND TO TEN OF ELEVEN COMMUNAL SECTIONS, IMPACTING 75,000 PEOPLE, AND INITIATED 10 NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE ISLAND. THEY ALSO HIRED A NEW FIELD COORDINATOR, ADDING TO THEIR STAFF AND STRENGTHENING THEIR INTERNAL CAPACITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $222,085 Revenue: $6,510

WITH OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, RASIN PROVIDED 46 HOURS OF TRAINING TO 28 COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH THE VOLONTE POU CHANJMAN PROGRAM, THE RECIPIENTS OF WHICH WENT ON TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT 9 COMMUNITY...

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WITH OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, RASIN PROVIDED 46 HOURS OF TRAINING TO 28 COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH THE VOLONTE POU CHANJMAN PROGRAM, THE RECIPIENTS OF WHICH WENT ON TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT 9 COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND, WITH RASIN'S SUPPORT. THEY ALSO REPLICATED THE TRAININGS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES, REACHING AN ADDITIONAL 154 PEOPLE ACROSS 9 WORKSHOPS. WITH ROOTS' SUPPORT, RASIN HELD A SECOND ANNUAL ISLAND-WIDE FORUM, ATTENDED BY 80 PEOPLE FROM TEN COMMUNAL SECTIONS; PROVIDED 226 WOMEN WITH TRAINING ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE; TAUGHT 32 WOMEN TO DRIVE MOTORCYCLES; PROVIDED CIVIC EDUCATION AND SWIM LESSONS TO 20 ADOLESCENTS; BROUGHT MORE THAN 200 CITIZENS TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY DIALOGUES; AND SUPPORTED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 17 COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS, INCLUDING ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, HOMESTEAD AGRICULTURE ESTABLISHMENT, SCHOOL BUILDING REHABILITATION, AND MORE.

Program 3
Expenses: $27,380

IN 2023, ROOTS AND RASIN ALSO CONTINUED MAKING PROGRESS ON OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT AND AMBITIOUS PROJECT TO DATE, THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LA GONAVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT CENTER. THE CENTER...

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IN 2023, ROOTS AND RASIN ALSO CONTINUED MAKING PROGRESS ON OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT AND AMBITIOUS PROJECT TO DATE, THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LA GONAVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT CENTER. THE CENTER WILL BE AN OFFICE AND TRAINING SPACE FOR RASIN DEVLOPMAN'S OPERATIONS, BUT BEYOND THAT, IT WILL BE A HUB FOR COMMUNITY-LED DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE WORLD, WHERE LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS CAN COME TOGETHER TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. IN JULY 2023, RASIN DEVLOPMAN BROUGHT 15 COMMUNITY LEADERS, MANY OF THEM ELECTED OFFICIALS, TO THE SITE OF THE FUTURE LA GONAVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR A PRESENTATION OF THE DESIGN FOR THE FACILITY. STAFF ALSO PRESENTED THE PLANS TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR ANSE-A GALETS. THE ARCHITECT FOR THE CENTER FINALIZED THE DESIGN AND ROOTS BEGAN FUNDRAISING FOR PHASE ONE OF CONSTRUCTION.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $507,705
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6
Other Revenue $-14,498
TOTAL REVENUE $493,213

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $144,132
Salaries & Benefits $98,853
Fundraising Expenses $45,359
Program Expenses $304,226
Other Expenses $132,818
TOTAL EXPENSES $375,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $493,213 $321,890 +0.5%
Expenses $375,803 $321,433 +0.2%
Net Income $117,410 $457 +255.9%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
24

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
$91,545
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRENDA HUNEYCUTT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL RACINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUC CASTERA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUDY BRIOCHE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNA WILLITS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER WELLS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN FRANCOIS BAUER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD BISSONNETTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$90,000 $1,545 $91,545
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 $493,213 $375,803 $163,364 $117,410
2022 $321,890 $321,433 $75,218 $457
2021 $352,539 $294,445 $176,658 $58,094
2020 $227,052 $241,983 $132,980 $-14,931
2019 $214,778 $235,136 $4,430 $-20,358
2018 $169,757 $187,963 $24,681 $-18,206
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