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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1391510

SEEDS OF HOPE INC

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131

Financials

$2.3M$2.1M2023$2.1M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEEDS OF HOPE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,143,405$1,931,202$212,203$2,621,755$475,476$2,146,279
December 31, 2023990$2,328,182$2,064,847$263,335$1,981,438$273,160$1,708,278
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,734,283
Program service revenue
$404,501
Investment income
$4,621
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$366,263
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$74,937
Other salaries and wages
$807,267
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$899,148
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,910
Accounting fees
$57,776
Occupancy
$143,151
Travel
$25,701
Depreciation
$136,286
Program services (functional)
$1,609,266
Management and general (functional)
$292,671
Fundraising (functional)
$29,265

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,981,438
Total assets, end of year
$2,621,755
Total liabilities, end of year
$475,476
Net assets, end of year
$2,146,279
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,992,141
Net assets without donor restrictions
$934,226
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,212,053
Gross receipts
$2,153,254
Employees
1
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
MO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Khader Ghanim MistelhaCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$72,000$2,937
Fran LaMattinaSecretary & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Greg GermanChairman (part year), Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Mark CrosslinChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Drucilla PetersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
John CrossBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Joy DoyleBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Khader Ghanim MistelhaCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$72,000$514
Fran LaMattinaSecretary & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Greg GermanChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Drucilla PetersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
John CrossBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Joy DoyleBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Mark CrosslinBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
13421 MANCHESTER RD STE 103, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131-1741
In care of
% FARAH ABU SAADA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Khader Ghanim Mistelha, PO Box 268947, Oklahoma City, OK 731268947
Signed the 990
Khader Ghanim Mistelha, CEO
Phone
(913) 730-8770
Return prepared by
CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC

Mission

Seeds of Hope works with local citizens and charities to bring long-term change to impoverished communities in the Middle East through education, economic development, cultural exchange, and humanitarian aid.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Education - Seeds of Hope provides quality education in a nurturing environment. This combination is revolutionary to the community we serve, who have grown accustomed to the day to day conflict in the Holy Land. This format means we are in high demand, and often struggling to find enough resources to meet the community's needs.
    Expenses $1,379,930 · grants $163,149 · revenue $319,533
  • Humanitarian Aid - By partnering with other non-profit organizations, Seeds of Hope is able to provide primary care medical clinics, wheel chair distribution, vision clinics, clinics for women, and construction projects for mobility and home fittings.
    Expenses $200,817 · grants $200,817 · revenue $59,695
  • Cultural Exchange - Seeds of Hope opens many opportunities for group tours and volunteers to experience other cultures as they come and see the work in Jericho. Opportunities include short term and long term volunteer programs, guided group tours, classes on topics of interest, and community projects.
    Expenses $28,519 · grants $2,297 · revenue $25,273

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1391510
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,621,755
Income (IRS master file)
$2,153,254

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,143,405$1,931,202$2,621,755IRS
990December 2023$2,328,182$2,064,847$1,981,438XML
990December 2022$2,227,919$1,732,570$1,588,542IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1391510).

Questions about SEEDS OF HOPE INC

What is the EIN of SEEDS OF HOPE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEEDS OF HOPE INC is 26-1391510.
Is SEEDS OF HOPE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to SEEDS OF HOPE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEEDS OF HOPE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SEEDS OF HOPE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SEEDS OF HOPE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SEEDS OF HOPE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Khader Ghanim Mistelha.
Who are the officers and directors of SEEDS OF HOPE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,000 (Khader Ghanim Mistelha, CEO).
How much revenue does SEEDS OF HOPE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,143,405, expenses of $1,931,202 and total assets of $2,621,755 at year end.

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