Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE 3100
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60611
A Employer identification number

83-0574010
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 529-6577
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,335,555J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 4,487,602
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,487,602 0  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 72,260 0   60,564
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 31,615 0   35,549
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,370,250 0   1,251,417
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 40,835 0   38,450
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,514,960 0   1,385,980
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 5,696,301 5,425,549
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,211,261 0   6,811,529
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,723,659
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 1,709,876 1,031,516 1,031,516
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet1,200,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   2,933,333 1,200,000 1,200,000
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 16,474 104,039 104,039
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,659,683 2,335,555 2,335,555
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 134,958 263,736
18 Grants payable................. 1,695,625 1,966,378
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,830,583 2,230,114
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... -265,292 -1,094,559
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 3,094,392 1,200,000
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,829,100 105,441
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,659,683 2,335,555
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
2,829,100
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,723,659
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
105,441
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
105,441
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 0
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL, MO, TN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletHTTPS://ROOTEDALLIANCE.ORG/
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMICHAEL BURNS Telephone no.bullet (312) 660-7308

    Located atbullet401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE NO 3100CHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60611
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
    No
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
    Yes
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    BYRON D TROTT DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL60611
    WILLIAM R BUSCH DIRECTOR
    0.20     		0 0 0
    401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL60611
    DAN H JESTER DIRECTOR
    0.20     		0 0 0
    401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL60611
    NOA A MEYER DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT
    0.20     		0 0 0
    401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL60611
    MICHAEL E BURNS TREASURER
    0.20     		0 0 0
    401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL60611
    LISA MACDOUGALL VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
    30.00     		0 0 0
    401 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL60611
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    CICERO RESEARCH NON-PROFIT CONSULTING 942,700
    35 N RIO GRANDE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101
    WATERSHED ADVISORS CONSULTING 198,780
    3436 MAGAZINE ST 158
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70115
    QUARLES AND BRADY LEGAL 60,564
    411E WISCONSIN AVE STE 2400
    MILWAUKEE,WI53020
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,127,605
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,127,605
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,127,605
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    31,914
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    2,095,691
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    104,785
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    104,785
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    104,785
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    104,785
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    104,785
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 104,785
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018...... 1,456,313
    d From 2019...... 2,731,083
    e From 2020...... 3,266,718
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 7,454,114
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 6,811,529
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 104,785
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 6,706,744
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 14,160,858
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		14,160,858
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018.... 1,456,313
    c Excess from 2019.... 2,731,083
    d Excess from 2020.... 3,266,718
    e Excess from 2021.... 6,706,744
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    BYRON D TROTT
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    1001 E CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY
    SPRINGFIELD,MO65802     		  NC TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR STUDENTS IN SELECT HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, AS WELL AS PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO CURRENT OTC STUDENTS. 1,509,441
    EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE
    1964 PRARIE DELL ROAD
    UNION,MO73084     		  NC TO PROVIDE PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO STUDENTS AT EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE WHO GRADUATED FROM UNION HIGH SCHOOL IN MISSOURI 83,675
    CITIZENS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    5488 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE SUITE
    1572
    CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78411     		  PC TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE COASTAL BEND OF TEXAS 513,124
    KILGORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    1100 BROADWAY BLVD
    KILGORE,TX75662     		  NC TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EAST TEXAS 330,281
    WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS
    500 CHESTNUT STREET 1100
    ABILENE,TX76902     		  PC TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WEST CENTRAL TEXAS 477,588
    TETON HIGH SCHOOL
    555 E ROSS AVENUE
    DRIGGS,ID83422     		  NC TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT DRIGGS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THREE YEARS (THROUGH 2024) 35,300
    SIKESTON HIGH SCHOOL
    200 PINE STREET
    SIKESTON,MO63801     		  NC TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT SIKESTON HIGH SCHOOL 49,993
    COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
    5500 CARUTH HAVEN LANE
    DALLAS,TX75225     		  PC 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. 1,395,000
    ACHIEVING THE DREAM
    8484 GEORGIA AVENUE SUITE 500
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		  PC TO EXPAND AND SUPPORT SCALABLE STUDENT-ADVISING PROGRAMS IN TWO COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN MISSOURI 72,500
    THREE RIVERS COLLEGE
    2080 THREE RIVERS BLVD
    POPLAR BLUFF,MO63901     		  NC TO PROVIDE PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO STUDENTS AT THREE RIVERS COLLEGE. 62,347
    AYERS FOUNDATION
    450 TENNESSEE AVENUE SUITE 101
    PARSONS,MO38863     		  PF TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TENNESSEE, AND UNION AND CLINTON HIGH SCHOOLS IN MISSOURI 896,300
    Total .................................bullet 3a 5,425,549
    bApproved for future payment
    OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    1001 E CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY
    SPRINGFIELD,MO65802     		    TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR STUDENTS IN SELECT HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, AS WELL AS PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO CURRENT OTC STUDENTS. 814,979
    EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE
    1964 PRARIE DELL ROAD
    UNION,MO73084     		    TO PROVIDE PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO STUDENTS AT EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE WHO GRADUATED FROM UNION HIGH SCHOOL IN MISSOURI 41,584
    AYERS FOUNDATION
    450 TENNESSEE AVENUE SUITE 101
    PARSONS,MO38863     		    TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TENNESSEE, AND UNION AND CLINTON HIGH SCHOOLS IN MISSOURI 374,998
    CITIZENS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    5488 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE SUITE
    1572
    CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78411     		    TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE COASTAL BEND OF TEXAS 230,090
    KILGORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    1100 BROADWAY BLVD
    KILGORE,TX75662     		    TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EAST TEXAS 205,593
    WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS
    500 CHESTNUT STREET 1100
    ABILENE,TX76902     		    TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WEST CENTRAL TEXAS 142,101
    TETON HIGH SCHOOL
    555 E ROSS AVENUE
    DRIGGS,ID83422     		    TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT DRIGGS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THREE YEARS (THROUGH 2024) 157,035
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,966,380
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 0 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    0
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
     
    Employer identification number

    83-0574010
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
          		Employer identification number
    83-0574010
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
     
    401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3100
     
    CHICAGO, IL60611

    		$ 1,000,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    BDT GP I
     
    401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3100
     
    CHICAGO, IL60612

    		$ 89,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    BDT GP II-A
     
    401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3100
     
    CHICAGO, IL60613

    		$ 618,600


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    BDT GP 3-A
     
    401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3100
     
    CHICAGO, IL60614

    		$ 187,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES
     
    401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3100
     
    CHICAGO, IL60611

    		$ 2,100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
    BDT GP AIV LLC
     
    401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3100
     
    CHICAGO, IL60611

    		$ 68,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Name of organization
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
          		Employer identification number
    83-0574010
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
    CARL AND MARILYNN THOMA ART FOUNDATION
     
    927 BACA ST
     
    SANTA FE, NM87501

    		$ 300,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
    TISBEST PHILANTHROPY
     
    317 S BENNET STREET SUITE 201
     
    SEATTLE, WA981982228

    		$ 125,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
          		Employer identification number

    83-0574010
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
          		Employer identification number

    83-0574010
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
    EIN:
    83-0574010
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUDIT FEES 20,600 0   20,000
    TAX FEES 11,015 0   15,549

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    TY 2021 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
    EIN:
    83-0574010
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
          		1964 PRARIE DELL ROAD
    UNION,MO63084     		2020-08-11 84,182 TO SUPPORT INTENSIVE STUDENT ADVISING PROGRAM WITH RURAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS AND EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEARS TO IMPROVE COLLEGE COMPLETION RATES. 84,182 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 1/22/2021   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    KILGORE COLLEGE
          		1100 BROADWAY BLVD
    KILGORE,TX75662     		2020-10-01 318,108 TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EAST TEXAS 288,982 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 1/19/2021   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
          		1001 E CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY
    SPRINGFIELD,MO65802     		2020-08-03 1,060,522 TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND AN INTENSIVE STUDENT ADVISING PROGRAM WITH SELECT RURAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS TO IMPROVE COLLEGE COMPLETION RATES, AND SELECT RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO IMPROVE THE COLLEGE ENROLLMENT PROCESS; AND PROVIDE COVID EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RURAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 669,230 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 9/30/2021   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    THE AYERS FOUNDATION
          		450 TENNESSEE AVENUE SUITE 101
    PARSONS,TN38863     		2020-08-03 1,042,604 SUPPORT THE AYERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM IN (1) THREE HIGH SCHOOLS IN TENNESSEE (LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IN LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE; LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL IN LORETTO, TENNESSEE; AND SUMMERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL IN SUMMERTOWN, TENNESSEE); (2) TWO HIGH SCHOOLS IN MISSOURI (UNION HIGH SCHOOL IN UNION, MISSOURI; AND CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL IN CLINTON, MISSOURI); AND (3) ONE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN TENNESSEE (COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE). 771,469 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 9/20/2021   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
          		1001 E CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY
    SPRINGFIELD,MO65802     		2021-09-13 1,509,441 TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR STUDENTS IN SELECT HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, AS WELL AS PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO CURRENT OTC STUDENTS. 148,914 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 1/7/2022   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    THE AYERS FOUNDATION
          		450 TENNESSEE AVENUE SUITE 101
    PARSONS,TN38863     		2021-10-06 896,300 TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TENNESSEE, AND UNION AND CLINTON HIGH SCHOOLS IN MISSOURI 425,883 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 1/14/2021   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
          		1964 PRARIE DELL ROAD
    UNION,MO63084     		2021-09-02 83,675 TO PROVIDE PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO STUDENTS AT EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE WHO GRADUATED FROM UNION HIGH SCHOOL IN MISSOURI 20,720 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 1/22/2022   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    KILGORE COLLEGE
          		1100 BROADWAY BLVD
    KILGORE,TX75662     		2021-09-08 330,381 TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EAST TEXAS 121,452 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 2/22/2022   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    TETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
          		555 E ROSS AVENUE
    DRIGGS,ID83422     		2021-08-23 35,300 TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT DRIGGS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THREE YEARS (THROUGH 2024) 0 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. N/A   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    SIKESTON R-6 SCHOOLS
          		200 PINE STREET
    SIKESTON,MO63801     		2021-09-30 49,993 TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING FOR RURAL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT SIKESTON HIGH SCHOOL 18,790 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 10/13/2022   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    THREE RIVERS COLLEGE
          		2080 THREE RIVERS BLVD
    POPLAR BLUFF,MO63901     		2021-01-01 62,347 TO PROVIDE PERSISTENCE ADVISING TO STUDENTS AT THREE RIVERS COLLEGE. 62,347 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 7/12/2021   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
    COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
          		5500 CARUTH HAVEN LANE
    DALLAS,TX75225     		2021-03-15 1,395,000 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. 198,704 NO KNOWN DIVERSION OF FUNDS. 9/15/2021   N/A - REVIEW OF REPORT DID NOT RESULT IN REASON TO DOUBT ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.

    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
    EIN:
    83-0574010
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 72,260 0   60,564


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
    EIN:
    83-0574010
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,500 0   5,500
    TECHNOLOGY EXPENSE 20,694 0   20,233
    BANK FEES 1,842 0   1,920
    OTHER EXPENSES 2,321 0   319
    INSURANCE EXPESNE 10,478 0   10,478


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
    EIN:
    83-0574010
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 1,367,250 0   1,248,417
    MARKETING AND BRANDING 3,000 0   3,000


    TY 2021 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    ROOTED ALLIANCE INC
    EIN:
    83-0574010
    Name Address
    BDT GP II-A
          		401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL60613