Real ongoing opportunities to soar
Real ongoing opportunities to soar
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Roots is to provide educational and experiential opportunities that encourage children to think independently, realize their talents, & apply their learning
About
Provision of K-8 education. Roots School is an independent, progressive private school for student from preschool to grade eight. Through our experiential, project-based approach, multi-age setting, small classes, and emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, we create a flexible learning environment to encourage students to develop their unique potential along with mathematics, science, history, social science, language arts, and foreign language classes, we offer fine and performing arts, physical education, gardening, student activities, and field trips. Roots School is located in the heart of Haiku Town on the island of Maui, which provides distinctive educational and cultural resources. Our graduates attend high schools across Maui, and are accepted at colleges and universities across the nation. The school is licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools, the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools. In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018, the K-8 program enrolled 45 students.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of real ongoing opportunitites to soar, inc. is to provide educational and experiential opportunities that encourage children to think independently, realize their talents, and apply their learning in the world.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “The mission of roots is to provide educational and experiential opportunities that encourage children to think independently, realize their talents, & apply their learning”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is HI.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is PO BOX 975, HAIKU, HI, 96708.
- The non-profit has reported 18 employees on their form for the year 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $34,754.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $382,113 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,066 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.