Nonprofit · EIN 47-1901769
ROOTED SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,205,605 | $2,848,600 | $357,005 | $1,857,465 | $313,702 | $1,543,763 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,459,930 | $3,054,716 | -$594,786 | $1,656,415 | $457,727 | $1,198,688 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,972,326 | $3,097,348 | -$125,022 | $1,858,229 | $64,755 | $1,793,474 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $474,283
- of which government grants
- $430,906
- Program service revenue
- $2,647,725
- Investment income
- $83,597
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $248,953
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,047,711
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,569,025
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $111,592
- Accounting fees
- $139,060
- Occupancy
- $228,558
- Travel
- $125,229
- Depreciation
- $1,385
- Program services (functional)
- $1,884,063
- Management and general (functional)
- $964,537
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,656,415
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,857,465
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $313,702
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,543,763
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,009
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,543,763
- Gross receipts
- $3,205,605
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- LA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAITLIN KARPINSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,425 | $33,928 |
| FRANK INGARGIOLA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,528 | $12,443 |
| ALYSE UTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA SHORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK QUINN | BOARD MEMBER/ FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON GLAPION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUCAS DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEDA JONES HERBERT | BOARD PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAITLIN KARPINSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,605 | $27,140 |
| FRANK INGARGIOLA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,213 | $13,530 |
| ALYSE UTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA SHORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK QUINN | BOARD MEMBER/ FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON GLAPION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUCAS DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LEGRAND | LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEDA JONES HERBERT | BOARD PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN JOHNSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $129,272 | $9,780 |
| KAITLIN KARPINSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $108,897 | $16,138 |
| FRANK INGARGIOLA | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,198 | $10,418 |
| GEDA JONES HERBERT | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSE UTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA SHORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK QUINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON GLAPION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6701 PRESS DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126-0000
- In care of
- % JONATHAN JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GEDA' JONES-HERBERT, 6701 PRESS DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
- Signed the 990
- KAITLIN KARPINSKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (504) 208-6571
- Website
- ROOTEDSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUTHER SPEIGHT & COMPANY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS
Mission
WE EXIST TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS PERSONAL PATHWAYS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM.
Program accomplishments
- ROOTED SCHOOL EXISTS TO PROVIDE PERSONAL PATHWAYS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM. ROOTED SCHOOL IS ORGANIZED TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GRADES 9-12. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 137 STUDENTS.Expenses $1,884,063 · revenue $2,731,322
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1901769
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,857,465
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,205,605
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,205,605 | $2,848,600 | $1,857,465 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,459,930 | $3,054,716 | $1,656,415 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,972,326 | $3,097,348 | $1,858,229 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,883,835 | $3,451,253 | $2,069,791 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-1901769).
Questions about ROOTED SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ROOTED SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTED SCHOOL is 47-1901769.
- Is ROOTED SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to ROOTED SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROOTED SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ROOTED SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROOTED SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROOTED SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GEDA' JONES-HERBERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROOTED SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,425 (KAITLIN KARPINSKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ROOTED SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,205,605, expenses of $2,848,600 and total assets of $1,857,465 at year end.
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