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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2262033

SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION

Also known as AFRICAN CHILDREN HOPE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10010

Financials

$326K$269K2021$308K$373K2022$283K$285K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$282,531$285,174-$2,643$5,825$28,492-$22,667
December 31, 2022990$308,261$372,777-$64,516$10,158$28,180-$18,022
December 31, 2021990$325,589$269,363$56,226$106,170$52,602$53,568
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$277,531
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$5,000
Other revenue
$5,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$68,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$92,642
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$21,480
Occupancy
$39,672
Travel
$18,066
Program services (functional)
$228,140
Management and general (functional)
$28,517
Fundraising (functional)
$28,517

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,158
Total assets, end of year
$5,825
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,492
Net assets, end of year
-$22,667
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,227
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$22,667
Gross receipts
$282,531
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANTHONY WORKUBOARD MEMBER/BOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MILTON SPEIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ATTI WORKUBOARD MEMBER/CEO/BOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
STEPHANIE BONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEIRDRE GAUGHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAMM PETROSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEVIN BENTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GABBY ARORABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANTHONY WORKUBOARD MEMBER/BOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MILTON SPEIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ATTI WORKUBOARD MEMBER/CEO/BOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHANIE BONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEIRDRE GAUGHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANTHONY WORKUBOARD MEMBER/BOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MILTON SPEIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ATTI WORKUBOARD MEMBER/CEO/BOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHANIE BONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEIRDRE GAUGHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
110 E 25TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10010-2913
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
2633 MCKINLEY AVE 130-423, DALLAS TX 75204
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
ATTI WORKU, 110 E 25TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10010
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
ATTI WORKU, 3700 COLE AVE APT 415, DALLAS TX 75204
Signed the 990
ATTI WORKU, FOUNDER/BOARD OFFICER
Phone
(718) 841-7763
Return prepared by
WITHUM SMITH & BROWN PC

Mission

SEEDS OF AFRICA SEEKS TO CREATE A SELF-SUSTAINING MODEL FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNTY DEVELOPMENT THAT CAN BE REPLICATED IN OTHER AFRICAN COMMUNITIES BY EDUCATING AND NURTURING GIFTED CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND COMMUNITIES WITH SUPPORT THAT MEETS BASIC NEEDS, AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • SEEDS OF AFRICA OPERATES SEEDING EDUCATION AND SOWING COMMUNITY. SEEDING EDUCATION OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS, IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL MEALS, UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MEDICAL SUPPORT. SOWING COMMUNITY WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO INCREASE THEIR HOUSEHOLD INCOMES AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS, ADULT LITERACY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSES, AND ACCESS TO CREDIT TEACHING GENERAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SKILLS.
    Expenses $228,140

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, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-2262033
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)
$5,825
Income (IRS master file)
$282,531

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$282,531$285,174$5,825IRS
990December 2022$308,261$372,777$10,158XML
990December 2021$325,589$269,363$106,170XML
990December 2020$302,496$492,687$92,020IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: ATTI WORKU
December 31, 2009≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 35-2262033).

Questions about SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION is 35-2262033.
Is SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION 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 AFRICA FOUNDATION 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 AFRICA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names ATTI WORKU.
Who are the officers and directors of SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $282,531, expenses of $285,174 and total assets of $5,825 at year end.

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