Form 990 for tax year 2022

What the amendment changed

Compared with the latest return for 2022 , filed 10 October 2024. matched by us Only the Part I totals and the names listed in Part VII are compared. We relate returns by organization, tax year and form, and order them by each return's own timestamp; the filer's own "amended return" checkbox is a separate fact.

Total revenue

$7,431,400 →changed to $7,431,403

Total expenses

$7,230,097 →changed to $7,280,066

Contributions and grants received

$7,418,587 →changed to $7,431,403

Program service revenue

$7,473 →changed to $0

Other revenue

$5,340 →changed to $0

Total assets, end of year

$4,764,486 →changed to $4,764,485

Total liabilities, end of year

$1,898,594 →changed to $1,948,559

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$2,865,892 →changed to $2,815,926

Program services expenses

$5,792,634 →changed to $5,842,797

Management and general expenses

$1,241,118 →changed to $1,240,923

Fundraising expenses

$196,345 →changed to $196,346

Program service expenses (Part III)

$5,792,634 →changed to $5,842,797

Totals

Total revenue

$7,431,400

Total expenses

$7,230,097

Contributions and grants received

$7,418,587

Grants paid

$0

Program service revenue

$7,473

Investment income

$0

Other revenue

$5,340

Total assets, end of year

$4,764,486

Total liabilities, end of year

$1,898,594

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$2,865,892

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$5,792,634

Management and general expenses

$1,241,118

Fundraising expenses

$196,345

Program service expenses (Part III)

$5,792,634

Program services were 80.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2022

• HOUSING RIGHTS: TAKEROOT'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORK HAS PRESERVED MORE THAN 10,000 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ACHIEVED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS' WORTH OF REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME TENANTS, AND KEPT THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS IN THEIR HOMES BY PREVENTING EVICTION AND DISPLACEMENT. TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM PROVIDES LEGAL SUPPORT TO NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS ACROSS THE CITY THAT ARE ORGANIZING LOW-INCOME TENANTS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST GENTRIFICATION AND PRESERVE THE AFFORDABILITY OF NEW YORK'S HOUSING STOCK. TAKEROOT PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS BY BRINGING SUIT ON BEHALF OF TENANT ASSOCIATIONS AGAINST LANDLORDS ATTEMPTING TO DISPLACE LOW-INCOME TENANTS BY WITHHOLDING REPAIRS, ILLEGALLY INCREASING RENTS, HARASSING AND INTIMIDATING TENANTS. TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM ALSO PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING, LEGAL CLINICS AND A ADVICE HOTLINE. IN COALITION WITH LOCAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM ALSO WORKS TO STRENGTHEN TENANT PROTECTIONS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL TO ENSURE HOUSING STABILITY FOR ALL NEW YORKERS

  Expenses $1,843,598 · Revenue $7,473

• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND COALITION COORDINATION: TAKEROOT'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM ADMINISTERS AND MANAGES THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENT FUNDING CONTRACTS AND COLLECTS AND ANALYZES DATA ON TAKEROOT'S MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE TEAM ALSO INCLUDES PROFESSIONALS WHO COORDINATE AND MANAGE COALITIONS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN HOUSING, IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYMENT WORK IN NEW YORK CITY.

  Expenses $1,090,138

• IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS: TAKEROOT'S IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS TEAM FINDS INNOVATIVE WAYS TO USE AND CHANGE LAWS IN ORDER TO BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. TAKEROOT EMPLOYS THE TOOLS OF DIRECT REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS. TAKEROOT PARTNERS WITH WORKING CLASS IMMIGRANT ORGANIZING GROUPS TO PROVIDE THEIR MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN AFFIRMATIVE AND REMOVAL DEFENSE CASES. TAKEROOT AIMS TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM DETENTION AND DEPORTATION, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER AND BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. TAKEROOT PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ("KYR") WORKSHOPS AND MATERIALS TO HELP OUR PARTNERS KEEP THEIR BASE SAFE AND INFORMED OF CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION POLICY. TAKEROOT'S TEAM IS ALSO INVOLVED IN EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DEFENSE NETWORKS, ADVOCACY TO CHALLENGE HARSH IMMIGRATION LAWS AND ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES, AND PROMOTE LANGUAGE ACCESS

  Expenses $935,180

• WORKERS RIGHTS: TAKEROOT'S WORKERS' RIGHTS PRACTICE COMBATS WAGE THEFT, WORKPLACE EXPLOITATION AND VIOLATIONS AGAINST WORKERS WHO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS UNDER LABOR LAWS. TAKEROOT PARTNERS WITH WORKER CENTERS AND WORKER ORGANIZING GROUPS TO BRING LAWSUITS ON BEHALF OF LOW-WAGE WORKERS TO COMBAT VIOLATIONS SUCH AS UNPAID MINIMUM WAGES AND OVERTIME, TIP THEFT, DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION AGAINST WORKERS WHO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE LABOR LAWS. WE ALSO ENGAGE IN EXTENSIVE ADVOCACY WITH THE NEW YORK AND U.S. DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUAL WORKERS WHOSE WORKPLACE RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED. TAKEROOT'S WORKERS' RIGHTS TEAM HAS DEVELOPED DEEP EXPERIENCE IN LITIGATING CLAIMS FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL AND STATE WAGE AND HOUR LAWS, ANTI-HARASSMENT AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS, ANTI-TRAFFICKING LAWS AND THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN CONCERTED PROTECTED ACTIVITY.

  Expenses $720,375

• EQUITABLE NEIGHBORHOODS: TAKEROOT'S EQUITABLE NEIGHBORHOODS PRACTICE WORKS WITH GRASSROOTS GROUPS, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY COALITIONS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS ARE NOT IGNORED OR PUSHED OUT IN THE NAME OF "PROGRESS." TAKEROOT PARTNERS WITH RESIDENTS IN HISTORICALLY UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS TO FIGHT FOR STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMMUNITY SPACES, JOBS TO MAKE A GOOD LIVING AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO THRIVE. TAKEROOT'S EQUITABLE NEIGHBORHOODS TEAM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS WHEN THEY RESPOND TO NEW YORK CITY-INITIATED PROJECTS AND PLANS, INCLUDING NEIGHBORHOOD REZONING'S; WHEN THEY WANT TO UNDERSTAND AND INFLUENCE BIG DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMING TO THEIR AREA; AS THEY CREATE OR DEFEND IMPORTANT COMMUNITY SPACES; AND WHEN THEY WORK TO ENSURE PUBLIC ASSETS ARE BEING USED FOR PUBLIC GOOD. TAKEROOT'S TEAM ALSO SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO REFORM POLICIES TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS ARE NOT DISPLACED BY LARGE DEVELOPERS.

  Expenses $505,638

• CONSUMER JUSTICE: THROUGH FREE RESOURCES INCLUDING LEGAL CLINICS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CONSUMER ADVOCACY SERVICES, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION, THE CONSUMER JUSTICE TEAM BUILDS COMMUNITY STRENGTH AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT. TAKEROOT'S CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT SERVICES INCLUDE:- COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AND MATERIALS THAT ENCOURAGE GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS AROUND CONSUMER AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT ISSUES, SUCH AS CREDIT REPORTING AND ACCESS TO BANKING, TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR IMPACT ON LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO TEACH CONSUMERS HOW TO PROTECT AND ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS.- DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO REPRESENT CONSUMERS IN DEBT COLLECTION LITIGATION AND TO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS AGAINST UNLAWFUL DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S AREAS OF COVERAGE INCLUDE BREACH OF LEASE, CREDIT CARD DEBTS, STUDENT LOANS, AND IDENTITY THEFT, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF UNLAWFUL AND FRAUDULENT ACTS ON IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.- SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS' ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO BRING REFORM IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT AGENCY FRAUD, INJUSTICE IN THE BAIL BOND INDUSTRY, AND INCREASED REGULATION OF DEBT COLLECTORS AND PROCESS SERVERS IN NEW YORK CITY.

  Expenses $252,565

• RESEARCH AND POLICY: TAKEROOT'S RESEARCH & POLICY TEAM PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZING GROUPS ON RESEARCH PROJECTS AND POLICY ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT PROBLEMS, FORMALIZE ISSUES FOR POLICY-MAKERS, AND HELP MOVE CAMPAIGNS FORWARD.

  Expenses $274,625

• CAPACITY BUILDING: TAKEROOT'S CAPACITY BUILDING TEAM OFFERS COMMUNITY GROUPS THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO ESTABLISH, GROW, BUILD POWER AND BRING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. TAKEROOT'S ATTORNEYS HELP BUILD THE NONPROFITS' CAPACITIES FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT THEIR ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITIES TAKEROOT SERVES. TAKEROOT PROVIDES SUPPORT IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, INCLUDING ENTITY SELECTION AND FORMATION, OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING TAX EXEMPTION, CREATING GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS, COMPLYING WITH EMPLOYMENT LAWS, AND ENGAGING IN REAL ESTATE AND LEASE TRANSACTIONS. TAKEROOT ALSO ASSISTS WITH THE FORMATION OF WORKER COOPERATIVES, WHICH GIVES WORKERS GREATER CONTROL OVER THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS, INCOME AND ECONOMIC FUTURES.

  Expenses $170,515

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

• IRENE LINARES

  OUTGOING UNION REP

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• MICHELE BURGER

  SECRETARY

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• LEE BYNUM

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• SEAN DOYLE

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• LADONNA LUSHER

  CHAIR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• LAINE ROMERO-ALSTON

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• SONNY SINGH

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• MOLLY JOHN

  TREASURER

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• SOPHONIE MILANDE JOSEPH

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• MARCOS ORTIZ

  CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  Total calculated

  $149,476

  From this org

  $133,223

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $16,253

  Hours/week

  40

• APRIL HERMS

  INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $137,667

  From this org

  $117,168

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $20,499

  Hours/week

  40

• SADIA RHAMAN

  INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $109,791

  From this org

  $90,238

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $19,553

  Hours/week

  40

• MARCO CONNER

  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $68,993

  From this org

  $63,710

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $5,283

  Hours/week

  40

• CORINA BOGACIU

  SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY

  Total calculated

  $120,327

  From this org

  $110,264

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $10,063

  Hours/week

  40

• MICHAEL LEONARD

  SUPERVISING ATTORNEY

  Total calculated

  $140,595

  From this org

  $115,230

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $25,365

  Hours/week

  40

• ADDRANA MONTGOMERY

  SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY

  Total calculated

  $120,296

  From this org

  $107,085

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $13,211

  Hours/week

  40

• NADIA QURASHI

  SUPERVISING ATTORNEY

  Total calculated

  $143,684

  From this org

  $113,871

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $29,813

  Hours/week

  40

• SUMANTRA SINHA

  SUPERVISING ATTORNEY

  Total calculated

  $130,495

  From this org

  $109,786

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $20,709

  Hours/week

  40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2022

Filed

15 May 2024

IRS schema version

2022v5.0

Source object

202401369349315570

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