2026-02-24T04:16:58-06:00 2024-12-31 061156122 ROLLERI & SHEPPARD CPAS LLP 2150 POST ROAD 5TH FL FAIRFIELD CT 06824 990 2024-01-01 061570097 NORWALKSTAMFORD GRASSROOTS TENNIS & EDUCATION INC NORW 2039391770 11 INGALLS AVENUE NORWALK CT 06854 DJ ROUZEAU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2039391770 2026-02-18 1 1 JOHN M ROLLERI CPA P00182555 2032592727 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X DJ ROUZEAU 11 INGALLS AVENUE NORWALK CT 06854 1274741 0 X WWW.GRASSROOTSTE.ORG/ X 2000 CT OUR MISSION - TO BUILD STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS FOR YOUTH THROUGH TENNIS AND EDUCATION.OUR SERVICES - WHAT WE DO TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION - WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO CREATE THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. 11 11 40 0 0 0 1234620 535702 0 0 28464 61295 295466 174052 1558550 771049 0 0 0 0 636317 713608 0 0 147068 369902 379840 1006219 1093448 552331 -322399 2159450 1952061 275843 87979 1883607 1864082 X NORWALK/STAMFORD GRASSROOTS TENNIS & EDUCATION, INC. OPERATES A FREE COMMUNITY TENNIS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES IN THE CITIES OF NORWALK AND STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT. NORWALK/STAMFORD GRASSROOTS TENNIS EMPLOYS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO TREAT THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD, EMPHASIZING ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE TENNIS COURT, IN THE CLASSROOM, A PLAN FOR COLLEGE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT CAREER OPTIONS UNTIL EACH CHILD FINDS A FIT FOR HIS/HER TALENTS AND INTERESTS. 0 0 480192 TENNIS PROGRAM: SERVING OVER 200 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR, WITH 100% GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL, WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO CREATE THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. INTENTIONAL PATHWAY EMBRACES STUDENT-ATHLETES FROM BEGINNER TO HIGH PERFORMING; HIGH QUALITY TENNIS CLINICS WITH LOW COACH/STUDENT RATIO; EMPHASIS ON COMPETITION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR MATCH PLAY AND TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE. 286568 EDUCATION PROGRAM: SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT - INTENTIONAL CURRICULUM BUILDS THE 5 COMPONENTS OF SEL: SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-MANAGEMENT, RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING, RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, SOCIAL AWARENESS; PROJECT-BASED ACTIVITIES AND TEAM-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS.LEADERSHIP - EXPLORATION, CULTIVATION AND APPLICATION OF PERSONAL LEADERSHIP STYLES, HABITS AND BEHAVIORS; CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCE; JUNIOR COACH PATHWAY PROVIDES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, JOB READINESS, ALONG WITH PAYING JOB.COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS - SEQUENTIAL CURRICULUM GUIDES STUDENT-ATHLETES THROUGH EXPLORING, IDENTIFYING, ACHIEVING A PLAN FOR COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER GOALS; ENGAGEMENT AND EXPOSURE WITH BUSINESSES, COLLEGES AND OTHER PARTNERS FOR VIRTUAL TOURS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, RESUME/ESSAY WRITING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, OTHER SKILL-BUILDING AND NETWORKING-BUILDING EXPERIENCES; ACADEMIC TUTORING AND SUPPORT. 766760 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CT X DJ ROUZEAU 2039391770 11 INGALLS AVENUE NORWALK CT 06854 X ANDREA MARTINEZ CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHNATHAN GIBSON CO-CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN GIBSON CO-CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 GREG MCCALL TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CARRIE MYERS SECRETARY 5.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CRAFTER DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MAARTEN EENKEMA VAN DIJK DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 FATOU NIANG DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 DIMITRI MEZIDOR DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 JAN ALAFRIZ DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 RACHEL GREENSPON DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 KENDRA SETH DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE MAUBOUSSIN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 ROY ANDERSON CHAIR, ADVISORY BOARD 5.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 535702 33300 535702 53300 53300 511687 503692 7995 7995 7995 174492 0 174492 174492 OTHER INCOME 900099 -440 -440 -440 771049 7995 0 227352 X 665153 551277 35190 78686 48455 44124 1950 2381 2619 1972 647 44267 41867 1200 1200 7822 7822 1952 1756 98 98 13792 10764 2520 508 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 105852 5747 99795 310 DONATED AUCTION ITEMS 33300 33300 FOOD AND MEALS 24112 14946 96 9070 TENNIS 23601 23601 122523 62884 38124 21515 1093448 766760 179620 147068 744160 310389 8894 3875 718403 34896 29757 683507 237430 493530 1139209 460760 2159450 1952061 271688 86699 4155 1280 275843 87979 X 994398 1418322 889209 445760 1883607 1864082 2159450 1952061 X -322399 28875 24000 250000 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 535658 774566 708107 1428882 771049 4218262 535658 774566 708107 1428882 771049 4218262 4218262 7528 7151 12984 28621 53300 109584 1508 6689 55626 10729 74552 4402398 0.95820 0.96730 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2309 237 2072 34874 34659 215 681220 681220 683507 RESTRICTED CASH 460760 460760 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 1280 1280 823924 28875 24000 52875 771049 0 771049 1093448 0 1093448 0 1093448 RAISE THE PADDLE 174492 174492 AUCTION 3 174492 174492 174492 X DONATED MATERIALS 1 33300 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO SIGN THE POLICY EACH YEAR; ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO CLEAR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FIRST WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND WITH THE FULL BOARD. THE BOARD THEN DISCUSSES AND REVIEWS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. IF CONFLICTS ARISE BOARD MEMBERS MAY RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM FURTHER DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE MATTER; IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES BOARD MEMBERS MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE EVALUATIONS AND THE BOARD CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES RESULTS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN AN ANNUAL REVIEW MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATES AND MEETS WITH ALL KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 POLICY DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 19,080. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,060. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,060. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,200. SUPPLIES AND MATERIAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,121. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,853. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9,780. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,754. TECHNOLOGY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18,748. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 18,773. UTILITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,554. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 753. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 753. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,060. TAXES AND FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 55. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 941. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9,891. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,887. HUMAN RESOURCES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,199. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,199. TRANSPORTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,047. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 743. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,790. COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,648. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 827. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 31. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,506. ACADEMIC: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,773. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,773. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,581. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,581. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION DISCOVERED AN ERROR IN THE PRIOR YEAR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A CONDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION THAT WAS RECEIVED AND COLLECTED PRIOR TO 2023 WAS RECORDED AS DEFERRED REVENUE. DURING 2023 THE CONDITION WAS MET, AND THE DEFERRED REVENUE WAS NOT REFLECTED AS REVENUE AT THAT TIME. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2023 HAVE BEEN RESTATED TO REFLECT THAT CHANGE AND OVERALL NET ASSETS INCREASED BY $250,000. REASON FOR AMENDING THE ORIGINAL TAX RETURN WAS PREPARED BEFORE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE COMPLETED. THE RETURN HAS BEEN AMENDED TO REFLECT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.