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Alternate Roots,Inc (ROOTS) was formed to meet the distinct needs of artists who work for social justice, and artists who create work by,for,about and within communities of place, tradition, affiliation and spirit.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$2.7M
Program Spending
100%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.7M
Total Expenses
▼$1.6M
Total Assets
$8.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$186.2K
Net Assets
$8.5M
Officer Compensation
→$1.6M
Other Salaries
N/A
Investment Income
$0
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $2M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spirithouse88-2037607 | Durham, NC | $1.7M | Cash | Contribution |
Tiny is Powerful24-8797662 | North Charleston, SC | $89K | Cash | Contribution |
Women Engaged47-3911650 | Atlanta, GA | $60.8K | Cash | Contribution |
LoudNOQyt00-0000000 | New Orleans, LA | $40.4K | Cash | Contribution |
IDEA Capitol02-6382692 | Atlanta, GA | $22K | Cash | Contribution |
Respite in the round00-0000000 | Rougemont, NC | $16K | Cash | Contribution |
Black and Brown Biennale62-9265012 | New Orleans, LA | $5,500 | Cash | Contribution |
| Total | $2M | |||
Spirithouse
Durham, NC
$1.7M
Tiny is Powerful
North Charleston, SC
$89K
Atlanta, GA
$60.8K
LoudNOQyt
New Orleans, LA
$40.4K
IDEA Capitol
Atlanta, GA
$22K
Respite in the round
Rougemont, NC
$16K
Black and Brown Biennale
New Orleans, LA
$5,500
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$780K
Awards Found
17
National Endowment for the Arts
$150K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL EXPENSES IN RESPONSE TO AND RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
National Endowment for the Arts
$100K
TO SUPPORT A CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PROJECT.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT PARTNERS IN ACTION (PIA) A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY ART-MAKING.
National Endowment for the Arts
$40K
TO SUPPORT MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING AT ROOTS WEEK. 
National Endowment for the Arts
$40K
TO SUPPORT MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING DURING THE ROOTS WEEK VIRTUAL CONFERENCE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$40K
TO SUPPORT AN INITIATIVE EXAMINING COMMUNITY-ENGAGED ART AND ART-MAKING.
National Endowment for the Arts
$40K
TO SUPPORT ROOTS FEST 2011: MANY COMMUNITIES, ONE VOICE IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.
National Endowment for the Arts
$40K
TO SUPPORT THE BRIDGING COMMUNITIES COMPONENT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN CONSORTIUM WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ARTS AND CULTURE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$35K
TO SUPPORT MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING AT THE ROOTS WEEK ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND ARTISTS RETREAT.
National Endowment for the Arts
$35K
TO SUPPORT AN INITIATIVE EXAMINING COMMUNITY-BASED ART AND ART-MAKING.
National Endowment for the Arts
$35K
TO SUPPORT THE 36TH ANNUAL MEETING.
National Endowment for the Arts
$35K
TO SUPPORT THE TOUR AND RESIDENCY PROGRAM.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE "UNPACKING THE JOURNEY" CONFERENCE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE AESTHETICS OF DIVERSITY IN THE NEW SOUTH INITIATIVE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING AT ROOTS WEEK.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING AT ROOTS WEEK.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Federal audit data is temporarily unavailable.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $2.7M | $2.7M | $1.6M | $8.7M | $8.5M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $6.3M | $6.1M | $5.5M | $12.8M | $12.6M |
| 2021 | $10.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Michelle Ramos | Executive Director | 40 | $129.3K | $0 | $0 | $129.3K |
| Ace Mccoll | President | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| April C Turner | Chair | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Priscilla Smith | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sacil Armstrong | Secretary | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charmille Walters | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Harrell | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Corey Staten | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Gomez | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Adams | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaleigh Comeford | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Green | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Michelle Ramos
Executive Director
$129.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$129.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ace Mccoll
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
April C Turner
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
30
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Priscilla Smith
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
20
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sacil Armstrong
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
20
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charmille Walters
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Don Harrell
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Corey Staten
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Abigail Gomez
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Taylor Adams
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shaleigh Comeford
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sara Green
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $9.9M |
| $6.3M |
| $12M |
| $11.7M |
| 2020 | $4.1M | $3.8M | $2.6M | $8.2M | $4.1M |
| 2019 | $2.3M | $2.2M | $1.2M | $4M | $2.6M |
| 2018 | $998.7K | $909.8K | $1M | $2.4M | $1.5M |
| 2017 | $1.7M | $1.6M | $1M | $2.1M | $1.5M |
| 2016 | $372.1K | $299.1K | $1.3M | $1.3M | $823.2K |
| 2015 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.2M | $2M | $1.7M |
| 2014 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $801.9K | $1.5M | $1.2M |
| 2013 | $441.2K | $395.5K | $700.4K | $860.1K | $623.3K |
| 2012 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $555.5K | $965.2K | $882.6K |
| 2011 | $399.5K | $395.8K | $845.8K | $354.3K | $302.6K |
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