EIN 84-3940762

Roots Africa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Roots Africa connects academic institutions and experts in the US to farming communities in Africa to combat hunger and poverty. The organization's mission is to engage students and agricultural communities globally. Programs include training young agricultural students and providing resources for them to train farmers. The organization is based in College Park, MD.
Total revenues
$267,554
2023
Total expenses
$238,000
2023
Total assets
$52,357
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Roots Africa

Training young agricultural students and provide resources so they can train farmers
Training young agricultural students and provide resources so they can train farmers

Who funds Roots Africa

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$23,000
Rugged Elegance FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$12

Personnel at Roots Africa

NameTitleCompensation
Cedric NwaforPresident$0
David PearceProgram Officer$0
Mandela JonesTreasurer$0

Financials for Roots Africa

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$267,554
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$267,554

Form 990s for Roots Africa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-01-18990View PDF
Data update history
June 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Rugged Elegance Foundation
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Rugged Elegance Foundation
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationHungerForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
8242 Diamonback Dr
College Park, MD 20742
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Prince George's County, MD
Website URL
roots-africa.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
84-3940762
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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