2024-06-19T11:37:34-07:00 2023-12-31 412176587 Valentine Seevers and Associates PC 3781 Evergreen Parkway Evergreen CO 80439 990 2023-01-01 208595073 Rooted Wisdom Africa Into Your Hands ROOT 7204911901 1031 33rd Street Denver CO 80205 Kelly Witte Treasurer 2024-06-19 Kelly Witte 999009999 true John Seevers CPA P00548786 3036745561 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Kelly Witte 1031 33rd Street Denver CO 80205 220991 false X www.rootedwisdomafrica.org Rooted Wisdom Africa offers an integrated set of innovative programs designed to support income generation, food security and employment. Our mission is to empower children and families in rural Uganda to overcome the constraints of poverty through education and business development. Since our inception, Rooted Wisdom Africa has worked with local partners to send students to school, provide skill-based training, and facilitate sustainable enterprise projects as requested by the communities we serve. 6 6 1 21 0 291172 220991 0 0 0 291172 220991 0 0 69434 72274 0 17264 204362 165844 273796 238118 17376 -17127 243327 226200 0 243327 226200 Rooted Wisdom Africa offers an integrated set of innovative programs designed to support income generation, food security, and employment. Our mission is to empower children and families in rural Uganda to overcome the constraints of poverty through education and business development. false false 86428 Entrepreneurship: Rooted Wisdom Africa invests in families, students, farmers, and community members through entrepreneurial training programs to support income generation and self-sufficiency. These programs support disadvantaged populations as they learn valuable business skills and vocational training in an effort to increase their income, food security, and scalable businesses. The Women's Enterprise Training Program (WETP) equips women and girls living in extreme poverty with the skills necessary to secure independent and sustainable employment. In 2023, WETP supported over 165 Ugandan women and out-of-school youth. The Farmer Field School (FFS) supports current or aspiring farmers by teaching hands-on environmentally sustainable agricultural techniques using a cost-effective approach. In 2023, 154 farmers were supported through the program. The Master Farmer Program (MFP) was launched in 2023. The MFP aims to support rural community members, particularly women, in enhancing their agricultural skills and applying agricultural techniques and business practices. Unlike RWA's Farmer Field School, which requires substantial time commitments, the MFP was designed to accommodate part-time or novice farmers by offering a more flexible schedule. 77138 Education: Rooted Wisdom Africa supports formal and informal educational opportunities by partnering with secondary schools and vocational colleges. At the secondary level, our Life Skills Program features an educational scholarship, life skills classes, vocational and technical training. In 2023, 404 students were supported, and over 156,260 meals were provided. Beyond secondary school, Rooted Wisdom Africa supports the best and most academically minded students through scholarships at local vocational colleges. In 2023, 29 students were supported through academic scholarships. 163566 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 1 false false true UG false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Kelly Witte 7204911901 1031 33rd Street Denver CO 80205 Kristine Hitchings Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X X 67000 0 0 Elizabeth Lotz Member at Large 1.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Herzog Member at Large 1.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelly Witte Treasurer 1.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Andes Secretary 1.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher Moore Chairperson 1.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel McComb Chairperson 1.75 0.00 X X 0 0 0 67000 0 false false false 0 220991 44868 220991 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220991 X 0 0 0 0 64843 48632 1946 14265 0 0 0 0 7431 5573 223 1635 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6822 5458 1364 3298 1827 1471 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN-KIND DONATION EXP 44868 44868 ADULT ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 42363 42363 S1 TO S4 EXPENSES 24210 24210 VOCATION 14392 14392 29891 21111 8780 238118 163566 57288 17264 239610 222460 3717 3739 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 243327 226200 0 0 X 210725 176310 32602 49890 243327 226200 243327 226200 -17127 X false false false X 165782 191623 304935 291172 220991 1174503 0 0 165782 191623 304935 291172 220991 1174503 0 1174503 10 10 0 0 1174513 1.00000 1.00000 X Part I: Additional Information 1. A part-time grant-writing consultant was retained for 2022 and 2023, providing approximately 40-60 service hours.2. In 2022, the organization changed its entity name from Into Your Hands Inc. to Rooted Wisdom Africa. This adjustment did not impact the general organization of the entity, its programs, or beneficiaries serviced.3. Rooted Wisdom Africa's 990 forms can be viewed on the organization's website, Colorado Gives Day website, Charity Navigator website and the organization's Colorado Secretary of State webpage. Part I, Line 12f: Supported Org Not Named in Organizing Documents RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Uganda 0 0 0 false false false false false false X In Kind Professional Services 1 44868 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by VSA based on narrative and financial information provided by the Executive Director and Treasurer of the Board. Draft copies are made available to the ED and Treasurer, who meet and discuss. The process for review includes a full read of the draft, number tie-outs, and a question period between the preparer and the organization. The draft is then provided to the Board President, who reviews and provides comments. After a new draft is provided, it is shared with the full Board. The comment period is two weeks, and at that time final changes are given to VSA for final issuance and filing of the Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are required to provide evidence of review of conflict of interest policy annually via signed form. Any conflict that arises is required to be disclosed immediately. Compliance is monitored through this process, and discussed regularly in Board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a At least annually, the president and treasurer meet and discuss performance and related compensation adjustment for the executive director of the organization (only US based employee). Research is done on similar positions, market trends, and inflation. Adjustment is suggested by both parties, and further discussion is then held with the Board. Upon approval, change is reflected in the payroll system. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b At least annually, the president and treasurer meet and discuss performance and related compensation adjustment for the executive director of the organization (only US based employee). Research is done on similar positions, market trends, and inflation. Adjustment is suggested by both parties, and further discussion is then held with the Board. Upon approval, change is reflected in the payroll system. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Rooted Wisdom Africa leaned on the expertise of one of our board members, who specializes in Employment and labor law, litigation, training, and coaching and drafted the organizations governing and conflict of interest policies. Once drafted, this was reviewed by executive board members before bringing it to the entire board for review and approval. Since then, organizational policies have been reviewed and approved annually. Financial statements are available on the organizations website at www.rootedwisdomafrica.org, our Colorado Gives 365 organizational profile, and the Colorado Secretary of State profile. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Column (A) - Total = $517; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $517; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $1400; Column (B) - Program Services = $1120; Column (C) - Management & General = $280; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e UG STAFF COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $6810; Column (B) - Program Services = $4469; Column (C) - Management & General = $2341; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e UGANDA STAFF SALARIES: Column (A) - Total = $11453; Column (B) - Program Services = $10630; Column (C) - Management & General = $823; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e US ENTITY COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $3813; Column (B) - Program Services = $763; Column (C) - Management & General = $3050; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e US STAFF COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $5898; Column (B) - Program Services = $4129; Column (C) - Management & General = $1769; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 In-Kind Donations Line 24(e)In-Kind Donations Detail: Board of Directors $14,808Executive Director $8,060Volunter Hours $4,892 Professional Services $14,000 Office Costs $3,108 Total In Kind $44,868