Knowledge Seekers is located in Dearborn, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knowledge Seekers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ELEVATE GENERATIONS OF YOUTH TO BECOME BETTER PEOPLE, WHO LIVE PURPOSEFUL LIVES, CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO SOCIETY, ARE UNDERSTANDING, KIND, AND MERCIFUL TO OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - THIS IS THE INSPIRE PHASE OF OUR PROGRAM. IN THIS PHASE WE ARE INVITED TO VISIT A COMMUNITY EVENT, OR A SCHOOL ASSEMBLY IN WHICH WE DELIVER THE KEYNOTE SPEECH TO INSPIRE THE YOUTH TO STRIVE FOR KNOWLEDGE, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SELF-GROWTH.
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER PROGRAM - THIS IS THE EDUCATE PHASE OF THE PROGRAM. IT CONSISTS OF A SERIES OF 6 COURSES THAT EVERY KNOWLEDGE SEEKER GOES THROUGH TO BUILD THEIR FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE. IT INCLUDES A COURSE ON LEADING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE, SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND DECISION MAKING, ETHICS, THE ART OF DIALOG, AND COMMUNICATION WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE AND OTHERWISE.
MENTORSHIP - THIS IS THE ELEVATE PHASE OF THE PROGRAM. IN THIS PHASE, WE SET UP MEETINGS WITH THE YOUTH TO DETERMINE THEIR LIFE GOALS AND TO HELP THEM SETUP A PLAN AND DEVELOP THE MINDSET AND SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THEM. IT INCLUDES COURSES ON GOAL-SETTING, TIME-MANAGEMENT, SELF-DISCIPLINE, ACADEMIC PATH PLANNING, AND CAREER PATH PLANNING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aous Asfar President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Aqeel Al-Tamimi Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wissam Bazzi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $545,260 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $545,260 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,135 |
Investment income | $68 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $555,463 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $518 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,950 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $500 |
Travel | $1,502 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $10,263 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $544,036 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,030 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $547,066 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $500 |
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 | $1,366 |
Total liabilities | $1,866 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $545,200 |
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 | $547,066 |