ROOTED ACADEMY (EIN 815345270) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Phone

8018491901

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ROOTED ACADEMY, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $213K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $441K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 107% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION FOR INFANT AGES THROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGES.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $213,055

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $213,055

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $228,371

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $418,275

Other Expenses $213,074

TOTAL EXPENSES $441,445

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$213,055	$1,109,898	-0.8%
Expenses	$441,445	$983,426	-0.6%
Net Income	$-228,390	$126,472	-2.8%

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$69,026

Total Directors

$15,700

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BROOKLYN FOSTER	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$67,449	$0	$67,449
SCOTT FOSTER	TRUSTEE	20.00	Director	$15,700	$0	$15,700
DUSTIN HICKS	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$1,577	$0	$1,577
STEVE EDWARDS	TRUSTEE	0.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$213,055	$441,445	$277,504	$-228,390
2023	$1,109,898	$983,426	$583,662	$126,472
2021	$646,599	$621,178	$251,540	$25,421

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