2017-11-09T14:29:18-06:00 2016-12-31 391203191 SVA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SC 1221 JOHN Q HAMMONS DRIVE MADISON WI 53717 990 2016-01-01 461527090 Roots Ethiopia Inc ROOT 6088391150 14 Longmeadow Cir Madison WI 53717 MEGHAN WALSH BOARD CHAIR 6088391150 2017-11-07 1 KIRSTEN HOUGHTON P01273230 6088318181 69.128.11.234 2017-11-08 13:27:11 CS P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 B9D72D75531DC738802FCF7D656FA36EF6C2B14C 2016 2018-03-14 21:41:22Z MEGHAN WALSH 14 LONGMEADOW CIR MADISON WI 53717 331288 0 X WWW.ROOTSETHIOPIA.ORG X 2013 WI SUPPORTING COMMUNITY IDENTIFIED SOLUTIONS FOR JOB CREATION AND EDUCATION IN SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA. 7 7 0 8 0 0 167823 308483 0 0 59 126 0 2569 167882 311178 54897 246549 0 0 0 0 0 0 20531 35872 48454 90769 295003 77113 16175 168075 184475 0 225 168075 184250 X ROOTS ETHIOPIA, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT THAT EXISTS BECAUSE IT BELIEVES ACCESS TO WORK AND EDUCATION ARE THE FOUNDATIONS FOR BUILDING A POVERTY-FREE WORLD. IT BELIEVES THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO BARRIERS TO ETHIOPIAN FAMILIES SUCCEEDING IN WORK AND AT SCHOOL. IT ASSISTS FAMILIES TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, IT SUPPORTS WOMEN TO CREATE VALUABLE LOCAL MARKET WORK, AND IT JOINS WITH COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR SCHOOLS SO EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE TO LEARN. 0 0 144159 137656 Learning Resource Projects provide resources and support for improving the quality of under-resourced rural schools so they can raise the quality of educational opportunities for the community. Resources include: materials and equipment for the classrooms, labs and libraries; sports and leadership program resources; continuing education and skill development for teaching professionals, and repair of substandard school facilities. During 2016, Roots Ethiopia funded projects for 13 rural schools serving approximately 15,000 students and their communities. Roots Ethiopia also provided professional development for 36 school teachers in the sciences and almost 100 librarians throughout the SNNPR. 56655 54100 Temporary Nutritional Relief provided the resources for families to keep children in school and provided a bridge for nutritional support during a period of food insecurity during the Ethiopian drought. During the 2016 Fiscal Year, 400+ families (approximately 8,690 individuals) received temporary nutritional relief. 47904 45744 School Sponsorships provide the resources for students to afford access to and excel in quality educational opportunities. Between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016, Roots Ethiopia funded more than 175 School Sponsorship Program participants. 9476 9049 The Well Communities Program provides targeted relief and support to families involved in Roots Ethiopia programs (e.g. IGA/SHG, School Sponsorship) that need a bridge to stability for continued participation. Expenses may include: IGA support in communities without an SHG group; one-time expenses that benefit a specific community of rural, at-risk families; aid for unforeseen medical costs that create undue financial hardship; temporary relief for an emergency housing crisis, etc. 9476 9049 258194 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WI X MEGHAN WALSH 6088391150 14 LONGMEADOW Circle MADISON WI 53717 X MEGHAN WALSH BOARD CHAIR 10.00 X X 0 0 0 JEANNE M OLSON TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 LAUREN WERNER VICE CHAIR 10.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH COLEMAN Board meMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 ANN LAYNE BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN STEINBERG BOARD MEMBER 10.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA STEINBERG BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16035 292448 308483 126 126 21860 16035 18382 3478 3478 819 1728 -909 -909 311178 -909 0 3604 246549 246549 7490 7490 10832 3000 7832 2861 2861 4423 1464 748 2211 1172 1172 8701 8688 13 981 981 316 316 Merchant charges 5907 5907 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5771 1177 4046 548 295003 258194 16278 20531 138971 126410 29104 29220 28845 168075 184475 0 225 0 225 X 110382 126323 57693 57927 168075 184250 168075 184475 16175 0 X 0 0 0 X 27854 117131 208707 167823 308483 829998 27854 117131 208707 167823 308483 829998 21943 808055 45 59 126 230 830228 0.97330 0.96810 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 SNNPR, Ethiopia 0 2 Program Services Learning Resource Projects, Self Help Savings Groups, Income Generating Activities, School Sponsorships 258194 0 2 0 0 0 2 258194 0 258194 SNNPR, Ethiopia LRP: School improvements, LRP: Sport leaders, Nutrition Relief, School Sponsorships and Community Support. 236294 Wire Transfers SNNPR, Ethiopia LRP: Libraries 10255 Checks 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Monitoring of Funds: All prospective grant recipients submit detailed/itemized proposals to the Roots Ethiopia Board for review and approval. If the proposal receives a favorable vote, the grant is funded via Wire Transfer to the grantee. The Grantee is expected implement and manage the project as outlined in the Approved Grant Proposal. This includes: using agreed upon criteria to select and approve program participants; make appropriate payments for preapproved expenses; monitor the project until completion while collecting data on variables agreed upon in advance; keeping detailed financial records, participant rosters, and project plans. The grant recipient submits detailed financial records, rosters and plans both periodically and upon request. Once yearly, a meeting is held on site at the independent contractor offices where financial records (cash accounting) and project records are made available to a member of the Roots Ethiopia Board who conducts a sample review of the records. Board members also conduct site visits in project locations to gather data and review adherence to the agreed upon grant conditions. Growing Minds 29160 16035 13125 16979 UPCYCLE EVENT 7685 0 7685 1351 36845 16035 20810 18330 18330 2480 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 LYNN STEINBERG AND JESSICA STEINBERG ARE SISTERS-IN-LAW. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b After the Financial Committee has reviewed the Form 990 before it is filed, Board members receive a copy of the completed form via internal communications and are directed to address questions/potential corrections to the Board Treasurer before the date upon which the 990 will be finalized and filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 NO DOCUMENTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016.