Seedling Foundation, operating under the name Seedling, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Seedling employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seedling 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 07/2023, Seedling generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION ON CHILDREN IN CENTRAL TEXAS THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED ITS MENTOR PROGRAM IN FEBRUARY 2006 FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE INCARCERATION OF ONE OR BOTH OF THEIR PARENTS. THE FOUNDATION RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY, MATCHES THEM WITH ELIGIBLE CHILDREN, AND OFFERS ONGOING SUPPORT TO BOTH CHILDREN AND MENTORS. THE MENTORS PROVIDE STABLE, LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS FOR THE STUDENTS AND HELP THEM DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS SCHOOL. DURING THE 2022/2023 SCHOOL YEAR A TOTAL OF 501 CHILDREN (GRADES K-12) RECEIVED MENTORING IN 130 SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Leal Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $115,392 |
Geraldine Tucker President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jessie Metcalf Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Monica DE Leon President El | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Darlene Owens Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Reggie Mahadeo Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $285,437 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $693,644 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $607,534 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,586,615 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $44,264 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,654 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$84,713 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,563,820 |
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. | $41,250 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,404 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,895 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $836,537 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,211 |
Other employee benefits | $48,734 |
Payroll taxes | $73,086 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,820 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,064 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,655 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,809 |
Office expenses | $33,423 |
Information technology | $42,616 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,454 |
Travel | $8,608 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,230 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $719 |
Insurance | $9,753 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,439,104 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,479 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,073,772 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,426 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,680 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,500,613 |
Investments—other securities | $663,040 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $133,797 |
Total assets | $3,426,807 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,254 |
Grants payable | $171,596 |
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 | $133,797 |
Total liabilities | $312,647 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,907,687 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $206,473 |
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 | $3,426,807 |