Rooted Alliance Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rooted Alliance Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $210,394 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$210,394
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.3 million the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.3 million | 19 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 18 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Rooted Alliance Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rooted Alliance Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $3.1 million |
| Missouri | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Idaho | 2 | $226,211 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $97,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Support the implementation of rooted missouri, a statewide initiative to improve outcomes for missouri students and communities | $1.1 million |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Support the implementation of rooted missouri, a statewide initiative to improve outcomes for missouri students and communities | $925,779 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | To provide postsecondary advising for high school students in schools that have been selected for the texas rural ccmr accelerator and to administer the accelerator initiative. | $665,304 |
| Education Service Center Region 1 of Texas | To support the implementation of the rooted model in the rio grande valley area of texas | $533,830 |
| Citizens for Education Excellence Inc | To support the implementation of the rooted model in the corpus christi area of texas. | $432,490 |
| Citizens for Education Excellence Inc | To support the implementation of the rooted model in the corpus christi area of texas. | $398,323 |
| West Central Texas Workforce Development Board Inc | To support the implementation of the rooted model in west central texas | $391,782 |
| West Central Texas Workforce Development Board Inc | To support the implementation of the rooted model in west central texas | $390,625 |
| Missouri College and Career Attainment Network | To support grantees professional development institute and the presentation of programs open to the public, including programs and education regarding financial aid, and the creation of career advising resources available to all counselors and advisors | $250,000 |
| Union High | To support the implementation of the rooted model at union high | $170,788 |
| Kilgore College | To support the implementation of the rooted model in east texas | $141,740 |
| Teton High School | To support the implementation of the rooted model at teton high school | $140,352 |
| Kilgore College | To support the implementation of the rooted model in east texas | $115,994 |
| Clinton Sr High | To support the implementation of the rooted model at clinton high school | $105,082 |
| National Governors Association | Let's get ready initiative | $100,000 |
| Impact Charitable | To support unrestricted payments to graduating seniors of arcadia valley high school as part of an effort to encourage excitement about and commitment to education in a community that has experienced barriers to higher education related to low income and family background | $97,200 |
| Teton High School | To support the implementation of the rooted model at teton high school | $85,859 |
| Missouri Chamber Foundation | To support the grantees professional development programs | $77,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Byron D Trott
- William R Bush
- Dan H Jester
- Noa A Meyer
- Michael E Burns
- Lisa Macdougall
- Susan Rhodes
Questions people ask
Does Rooted Alliance Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rooted Alliance Inc give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $210,394.
Who runs Rooted Alliance Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Byron D Trott (Director), William R Bush (Director), Dan H Jester (Director) and Noa A Meyer (Director / Chair) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Rooted Alliance Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.