THE ROOTS AND WINGS PROJECT

EIN: 900624213 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$270,111
Total Expenses
$93,521
Total Assets
$231,642
Net Assets
$231,642
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JESSE BLISS
Phone
3236374944
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE ROOTS AND WINGS PROJECT, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $270K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 372% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $177K, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE STAGE AND SPACE FOR VOICES OF THE UNNAMED, UNKNOWN AND MISUNDERSTOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $91,146

PROVIDED STAGE AND SPACE FOR VOICES OF THE UNNAMED, UNKNOWN AND MISUNDERSTOOD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $270,111
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $270,111

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $91,146
Other Expenses $93,521
TOTAL EXPENSES $93,521

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $270,111 $57,207 +3.7%
Expenses $93,521 $2,155 +42.4%
Net Income $176,590 $55,052 +2.2%
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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

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
$20,000
Total Directors
4
$20,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSE BLISS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$20,000 $0 $20,000
TOMAS BENITEZ SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDUARDO ESPINOZA TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIERA NEWSOME MEMBER 2.00
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 $270,111 $93,521 $231,642 $176,590
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