Nonprofit · EIN 20-8595073
ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $107,345 | $104,696 | $2,649 | $263,345 | $0 | $263,345 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $254,549 | $220,053 | $34,496 | $260,696 | $0 | $260,696 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $220,991 | $238,118 | -$17,127 | $226,200 | $0 | $226,200 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $107,345
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,958
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $85,086
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,599
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,011
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $260,696
- Total assets, end of year
- $263,345
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $263,345
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $230,743
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $32,602
- Gross receipts
- $107,345
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine Hitchings | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $37,500 |
| Elizabeth Lotz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sarah Herzog | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Qing Su | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Daisy Tian | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Alexandra Mull | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Deon MacMillan | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Laura Andes | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Joanna Sorensen | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dirk Lobenbruck | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine Hitchings | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $74,167 |
| Elizabeth Lotz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sarah Herzog | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Qing Su | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Daisy Tian | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Kelly Witte | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Deon MacMillan | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Laura Andes | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine Hitchings | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $67,000 |
| Elizabeth Lotz | Member at Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| Sarah Herzog | Member at Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| Kelly Witte | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| Laura Andes | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| Christopher Moore | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| Daniel McComb | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1031 33RD STREET, DENVER, CO 80205-2729
- In care of
- % MARIA ROSA CAMP
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Qing Su, 1031 33rd Street, Denver, CO 80205
- Signed the 990
- Qing Su, Treasurer
- Phone
- (720) 709-5609
- Website
- www.rootedwisdomafrica.org
- Return prepared by
- Valentine Seevers and Associates PC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- Education: Rooted Wisdom Africa supports both formal and informal educational opportunities through partnerships with secondary schools and vocational institutions. At the secondary level, the Life Skills Program provides educational scholarships, life skills instruction, and vocational and technical training. In 2025, the organization supported 55 students, all of whom successfully graduated. To further support academic success, more than 29,400 meals were provided during the school year. Beyond secondary education, Rooted Wisdom Africa invests in high-potential students by offering scholarships to local vocational colleges. In 2025, seven students received post-secondary scholarship support. In total, $36,904 was expended in support of the organizations educational initiatives.Expenses $36,904
- Rooted Wisdom Africa purchased over 3.5 acres of land to establish a future Enterprise Center and Demonstration Farm. This site will serve as a central hub for training, agricultural production, and small business development for rural community members. The Enterprise Center is designed to support hands-on learning in sustainable farming practices, financial literacy, and income-generating activities, with the goal of increasing household income, strengthening food security, and fostering long-term economic independence. Development of the site will enable the organization to expand its Farmer Field School programming and provide a dedicated space for community-led innovation and skill-building. In total, over $35,023 was spent in support of the land purchase.Expenses $35,023
- 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 2025, WETP supported over 30 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 2025, 125 farmers were supported through the program. In total, $13,159 was spent in support of the organizations enterprise and community engagement initiatives.Expenses $13,159
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8595073
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $263,345
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,345
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $107,345 | $104,696 | $263,345 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $254,549 | $220,053 | $260,696 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $220,991 | $238,118 | $226,200 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $291,172 | $273,796 | $243,327 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 20-8595073).
Questions about ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA
- What is the EIN of ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA is 20-8595073.
- Is ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA 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 WISDOM AFRICA 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 WISDOM AFRICA 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 WISDOM AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Qing Su.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,500 (Kristine Hitchings, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $107,345, expenses of $104,696 and total assets of $263,345 at year end.
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