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 07/2022, Seedling employed 18 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 07/2022, Seedling generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION ON CHILDREN IN CENTRAL TEXAS.
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 2021/2022 SCHOOL YEAR A TOTAL OF 470 CHILDREN (GRADES K-12) RECEIVED MENTORING IN 129 SCHOOLS. 50% OF THESE CHILDREN WERE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 36% WERE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND 14% WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL. 68% OF THE STUDENTS ATTENDED SCHOOLS IN AUSTIN. 94% OF THE CHILDREN MENTORED WERE CONSIDERED FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED AND 93% OF THE CHILDREN WERE HISPANIC, AFRICAN AMERICAN OR MULTI RACE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Leal Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $117,100 |
Jessie Metcalf Past Pres. | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Monica Deleon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Geraldine Tucker President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Patricia Whiteside Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Siri Chakka Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $255,494 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $551,542 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $517,513 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $52,286 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,324,549 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $32,167 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,445 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$32,091 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,358,070 |
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. | $35,852 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,420 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,123 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $651,129 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,020 |
Other employee benefits | $41,428 |
Payroll taxes | $66,083 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,990 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,915 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,999 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,236 |
Office expenses | $27,220 |
Information technology | $35,988 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,895 |
Travel | $1,857 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,969 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $719 |
Insurance | $7,711 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,166,011 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,115 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $783,061 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,292 |
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 | $26,779 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,719 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,384,771 |
Investments—other securities | $663,040 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,078,777 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,009 |
Grants payable | $150,139 |
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 | $170,148 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,708,786 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $199,843 |
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 | $3,078,777 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Seedling Foundation has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: QUALITY K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTORING INITIATIVES AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMMING | $30,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,440,195 |
Earnings | -$40,557 |
Admin Expense | $30,287 |
Net Contributions | $15,440 |
Ending Balance | $1,384,771 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette Foundation Lafayette, LA | $292,703,277 | $46,235,918 |
Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc Ruston, LA | $117,962,998 | $18,845,072 |
New Mexico State University Foundation Inc Las Cruces, NM | $355,498,587 | $111,307,691 |
America Can Cars For Kids Dallas, TX | $4,240,577 | $12,374,341 |
Friends Of Imagine International Academy Of North Texas Mckinney, TX | $32,038,501 | $13,231,420 |
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX | $379,261,425 | $375,406 |
University Of Texas Law School Foundation Austin, TX | $263,458,115 | $22,437,207 |
Dallas Seminary Foundation Dallas, TX | $76,216,359 | $8,000,736 |
Sul Ross State University Foundation Alpine, TX | $1,687,998 | $1,230,429 |
University Of New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | $129,213,862 | $21,783,517 |
Grambling High Foundation Grambling, LA | $36,491,619 | $11,923,300 |
University Of Houston Foundation Houston, TX | $176,095,945 | $16,062,659 |