Seeds Of Africa Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Seeds Of Africa Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seeds Of Africa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2019, Seeds Of Africa Foundation generated $442.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $429.9k during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEEDS OF AFRICA IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND NURTURE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN ADAMA, ETHIOPIA. WE MOVE BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL AID MODEL BY SHIFTING FROM MERE RELIEF EFFORTS, TO PROVIDING STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND FIND LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO FIGHT POVERTY, INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY RE-INVESTMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEEDS OF AFRICA OPERATES SEEDING EDUCATION AND SOWING COMMUNITY. SEEDING EDUCATION OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS, IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL MEALS, UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MEDICAL SUPPORT. SOWING COMMUNITY WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO INCREASE THEIR HOUSEHOLD INCOMES AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS, ADULT LITERACY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSES, AND ACCESS TO CREDIT TEACHING GENERAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SKILLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Atti Worku Board Member/ceo/board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 53 | $79,992 |
Anteneh Worku Board Member/board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Simmons Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Milton Speid Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deirdre Gaughan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Bond Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $57,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $422,919 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $480,419 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$37,752 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $442,667 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,543 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,481 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,992 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,432 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $67,459 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,639 |
Payroll taxes | $18,556 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $225 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,736 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,288 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,893 |
Office expenses | $34,241 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,180 |
Travel | $41,185 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,345 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,349 |
Insurance | $8,590 |
All other expenses | $5,822 |
Total functional expenses | $429,888 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,568 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $8,500 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $7,693 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,558 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $172,319 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,425 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $29,425 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $142,894 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $172,319 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Seeds Of Africa Foundation has recieved totaling $5,322.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
King Baudouin Foundation United States Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT FREE QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION IN ETHIOPIA. | $5,322 |
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