Nonprofit · EIN 45-2464843
SEEDING SUCCESS
Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $29,876,086 | $23,608,088 | $6,267,998 | $18,718,892 | $5,468,949 | $13,249,943 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $23,142,029 | $21,776,685 | $1,365,344 | $14,257,865 | $7,275,920 | $6,981,945 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $23,586,176 | $20,708,099 | $2,878,077 | $7,734,755 | $2,118,154 | $5,616,601 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,207,895
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $478,103
- Other revenue
- $190,088
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,955,362
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $452,284
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,612,471
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,064,755
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $28,243
- Accounting fees
- $446,240
- Occupancy
- $322,748
- Travel
- $306,624
- Depreciation
- $29,074
- Program services (functional)
- $20,455,877
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,049,943
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102,268
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,257,865
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,718,892
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,468,949
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,249,943
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,693
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,760,936
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $489,007
- Gross receipts
- $29,876,086
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK STURGIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $237,011 | $0 | $3,454 |
| KANDACE THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $204,153 | $7,666 |
| JAMILICA BURKE | PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,315 | $0 | $1,473 |
| CHARLES GRAYSON | DATA ARCHITECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,538 | $0 | $1,212 |
| LISA WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,244 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCCAFFREY | VP OF PUBLIC POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,716 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLOR DEMAGISTRIS | VP OF STRATEGY & IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,735 | $0 | $1,212 |
| SURAYYAH HASAN | VP DATA & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,789 | $0 | $0 |
| PARIS R DUCKER | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,888 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICA JACKSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATION Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $104,514 | $206 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAY ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BUCKMAN-GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL BRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TEQUILLA BROWNIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SONJI BRANCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ISSAC RODREGUEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AUSTIN BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FULTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK STURGIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $263,593 | $0 | $3,462 |
| KANDACE THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0 | $0 | $210,834 | $11,967 |
| JAMILICA BURKE | PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,749 | $0 | $1,496 |
| HALEY SIMMONS | CHIEF PUBLIC POLICY OFFICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,906 | $0 | $3,462 |
| CHARLES GRAYSON | DATA ARCHITECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,743 | $0 | $1,215 |
| LISA WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,646 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY STRONG | DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $106,407 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FULTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISSAC RODREGUEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SONJI BRANCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TEQUILLA BROWNIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AL BRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BUCKMAN-GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAY ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK STURGIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $185,840 | $8,442 |
| JAMILICA BURKE | CHIEF STRATEGY & IMPACT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,755 | $5,234 |
| HALEY SIMMONS | CHIEF PUBLIC POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,722 | $4,469 |
| CHARLES GRAYSON | DATA ARCHITECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,321 | $1,120 |
| LISA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,433 | $0 |
| AUSTIN BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SONJI BRANCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TEQUILLA BROWNIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AL BRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BUCKMAN-GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FULTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAY ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC RODRIGUEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIO BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 411 MONROE AVE STE 200, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3251
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK STURGIS, 411 MONROE AVENUE 200, MEMPHIS, TN 38103
- Signed the 990
- MARK STURGIS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (901) 507-4183
- Website
- WWW.SEEDING-SUCCESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WATKINS UIBERALL PLLC
Mission
SEEDING SUCCESS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES A "CRADLE TO CAREER" EDUCATION AGENDA IN SHELBY COUNTY. IT SERVES AS A FACILITATOR ADVOCATE, AND PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION AROUND FOUR GOALS: 1. CHILDREN ENTER KINDEGARTEN READY TO LEARN. 2. YOUTH GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL "COLLEGE READY". 3. ADULTS EARN CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR LOCAL CAREERS. 4. TALENT IS ATTRACTED TO AND RETAINED IN SHELBY COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OUTCOMES AND EXPAND THE TALENT BASE IN MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY.Expenses $20,455,877 · grants $2,955,362
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2464843
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,718,892
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,876,086
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $29,876,086 | $23,608,088 | $18,718,892 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $23,142,029 | $21,776,685 | $14,257,865 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $23,586,176 | $20,708,099 | $7,734,755 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,000,407 | $18,773,375 | $14,418,451 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 45-2464843).
Questions about SEEDING SUCCESS
- What is the EIN of SEEDING SUCCESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEEDING SUCCESS is 45-2464843.
- Is SEEDING SUCCESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SEEDING SUCCESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEEDING SUCCESS 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 SEEDING SUCCESS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SEEDING SUCCESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SEEDING SUCCESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARK STURGIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEEDING SUCCESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $237,011 (MARK STURGIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does SEEDING SUCCESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,876,086, expenses of $23,608,088 and total assets of $18,718,892 at year end.
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