Knowledge Quest Inc

Organization Overview

Knowledge Quest Inc is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Knowledge Quest Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knowledge Quest Inc 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 06/2022, Knowledge Quest Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT BY VIGOROUSLY EQUIPPING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH INTELLECTUAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KNOWLEDGE QUEST (KQ) PROMOTES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN AFTER SCHOOL SETTINGS AMONG YOUTH, GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12 THROUGH A "CRADLE TO CAREER" CONTINUUM METHODOLOGY. KQ SERVES 500 HIGH-RISK YOUTH WHO PRIMARILY RESIDE IN THE 38126 AND 38106 ZIP CODES OF MEMPHIS, TN. THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE, HANDS-ON APPROACH TO LEARNING (ADVENTURE EDUCATION), STUDENTS DEVELOP GENUINE INTEREST IN ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND MAKE BEHAVIOR ADJUSTMENTS WHERE NECESSARY. KQ OPERATES THROUGH FOUR STRATEGIC PROGRAMS: KNOWLEDGE QUEST SCHOOL-AGE ACADEMY; TEENAGE ACADEMY; FAMILY STABILITY; AND GREEN LEAF LEARNING FARM AT THREE SITES ALONG A 2-MILE CORRIDOR ON WALKER AVENUE IN HISTORIC SOUTH MEMPHIS KNOWN AS THE "KNOWLEDGE QUEST KIDS ZONE".


THE FAMILY STABILITY INITIATIVE BEGAN SERVING FAMILIES IN MAY 2013. FOLLOWING A CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL, THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF YOUTH IN TARGETED SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY EXPERIENCED HIGHER MOBILITY RATES FOR STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATIONAL PREMISE OF THE INITIATIVE IS THAT SUPPORTING FAMILIES AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS OR DISPLACED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF MORE STABLE AND SECURE LIVING SITUATIONS WILL HELP STUDENTS MAINTAIN THEIR SCHOOL PLACEMENT AND ULTIMATELY EXPERIENCE A HIGHER DEGREE OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS.


GREEN LEAF LEARNING FARM (GLLF) IS A CREATIVELY DEVELOPED, ONE ACRE URBAN FARM THAT IS USED AS AN INSTRUMENT TO PROMOTE STUDENT EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND FOOD SECURITY. GLLF FEATURES BOTH AN AFTER-SCHOOL COMPONENT AND A SUMMER CAMP. STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO ISSUES OF HEALTH, JUSTICE, COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE, "ACTION-REFLECTION" CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ASSUME ROLES OF REAL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE FARM, AND LEARN MORE ABOUT PLANT BIOLOGY, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, TEAMWORK, SMALL BUSNESS SKILLS, THE FOOD SYSTEM, RACIAL RECONCILIATION, AND SOUTH MEMPHIS CULTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marlon Foster
Chief Executive Officer
$121,258
Webb Brewer
Member
$0
Dr Eraina Schauss
Member
$0
Lorenzo Myrick
Member
$0
Jerome Wright
Member
$0
Sally Nickele
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$248,817
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $438,278
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,427,038
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $75,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,114,133
Total Program Service Revenue$348,123
Investment income $131
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $22,834
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,515,453

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