The Roots of Music, Inc.

Mission

The Roots of Music empowers the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship, while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of our city.

Vision

We believe music has the power to transform lives.

Goals

1.We are committed to eliminating barriers to participation by providing essential wraparound services. We offer free transportation across the city to ensure that students from diverse neighborhoods can attend our programs. We also provide free meals to all participants, recognizing that access to nutritious food is critical to their overall well-being and ability to focus on learning.
2.Our programs include the Sprouts of Music for early childhood, the Marching Crusaders for elementary and middle school students, and the Roots Studio Academy for young adults, providing technical knowledge and industry certifications. These are our core programs and we have also added a new instrument repair program.
3.We are adding several positions to our staff this year. This will allow for more support of the leadership team across departments, including administration, development, and programming.

NEW ORLEANS LA | EIN: 26-1160255

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501(c)(3) organization

1020 N. Prieur Street,
NEW ORLEANS LA 70116-3115

https://www.therootsofmusic.org

504-460-2611

The Roots of Music, Inc.

Mission

The Roots of Music empowers the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship, while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of our city.

Vision

We believe music has the power to transform lives.

Goals

1.We are committed to eliminating barriers to participation by providing essential wraparound services. We offer free transportation across the city to ensure that students from diverse neighborhoods can attend our programs. We also provide free meals to all participants, recognizing that access to nutritious food is critical to their overall well-being and ability to focus on learning.
2.Our programs include the Sprouts of Music for early childhood, the Marching Crusaders for elementary and middle school students, and the Roots Studio Academy for young adults, providing technical knowledge and industry certifications. These are our core programs and we have also added a new instrument repair program.
3.We are adding several positions to our staff this year. This will allow for more support of the leadership team across departments, including administration, development, and programming.

NEW ORLEANS LA | EIN: 26-1160255

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1020 N. Prieur Street,
NEW ORLEANS LA 70116-3115

https://www.therootsofmusic.org

504-460-2611

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Additional Information

Program Expense Ratio:62.77% of total expenses

SCORE64%

Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.

ExpensesFY2022

Administrative: 22.3%
Fundraising: 14.1%
Program: 63.6%

ExpensesFY2023

Administrative: 24.8%
Fundraising: 11.7%
Program: 63.5%

ExpensesFY2024

Administrative: 14.3%
Fundraising: 24.1%
Program: 61.6%

Administrative
Fundraising
Program

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990

Liabilities to Assets Ratio:4.65% of total assets

SCORE100%

Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
64%	Program Expense Ratio:62.77% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022 Administrative: 22.3% Fundraising: 14.1% Program: 63.6% ExpensesFY2023 Administrative: 24.8% Fundraising: 11.7% Program: 63.5% ExpensesFY2024 Administrative: 14.3% Fundraising: 24.1% Program: 61.6% Administrative Fundraising Program Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:4.65% of total assets

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