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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1876445

SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC

Also known as S E E D S

Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27701

Financials

$161K$289K2023$219K$275K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$219,467$274,948-$55,481$1,403,271$9,480$1,393,791
June 30, 2024990$160,545$288,716-$128,171$1,450,451$1,179$1,449,272
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$207,519
Program service revenue
$9,216
Investment income
$2,732
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$49,305
Other salaries and wages
$79,864
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$139,107
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$147
Accounting fees
$12,270
Occupancy
$23,325
Depreciation
$46,633
Program services (functional)
$223,698
Management and general (functional)
$39,434
Fundraising (functional)
$11,816

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,450,451
Total assets, end of year
$1,403,271
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,480
Net assets, end of year
$1,393,791
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,154,189
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,160,268
Net assets with donor restrictions
$233,523
Gross receipts
$219,467
Employees
15
Volunteers
300
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIN HOLDENINTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR
Officer
30$49,305
MELANIE CANALESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TIAYONNA LISKASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JULIE WELLSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ERIKA WILKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NORMAN EPPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY NELSON-GUZMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLTON KOONTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRITTANI GOMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH AUSTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHERINE RUIZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE WELLSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$54,750
DAVID STEINDIRECTOR (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
TIAYONNA LISASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ERIN HOLDENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHANIE MINORCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
PAOLA KIPPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY NELSON-GUZMANDIRECTOR (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLTON KOONCEDIRECTOR (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
706 GILBERT ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3508
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIN HOLDEN, 706 GILBERT STREET, DURHAM, NC 27701
Signed the 990
ERIN HOLDEN, INTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR
Phone
(919) 683-1197
Return prepared by
STEWARD INGRAM & COOPER PLLC

Mission

SEEDS EDUCATES YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH GARDENING, GROWING FOOD AND CULTIVATING RESPECT FOR LIFE, FOR EARTH AND FOR EACH OTHER.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • INSPIRE AND SUPPORT WITH EDUCATION AND TRAINING NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GREENING EFFORTS: IMPROVE DURHAM CITYSCAPE BY PROVIDING LANDSCAPING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND OTHERS; PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION GARDENS THAT PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY GARDENING EDUCATION.
    Expenses $223,698 · revenue $9,216

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1876445
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
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,403,271
Income (IRS master file)
$219,467

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$219,467$274,948$1,403,271XML
990June 2024$160,545$288,716$1,450,451XML
990June 2023$314,278$332,975$1,579,721IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 56-1876445).

Questions about SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC is 56-1876445.
Is SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES 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 SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC 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 SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC 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 SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIN HOLDEN.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,305 (ERIN HOLDEN, INTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOUTHEASTERN EFFORTS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $219,467, expenses of $274,948 and total assets of $1,403,271 at year end.

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