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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2686521

SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · LAKE WALES, FL 33853

Financials

$1.2M$1.2M2022$631K$722K2023$570K$608K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$570,120$608,428-$38,308$661,701$276,746$384,955
December 31, 2023990$631,216$722,296-$91,080$703,494$280,231$423,263
December 31, 2022990$1,165,418$1,219,716-$54,298$782,515$268,172$514,343
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$514,495
Program service revenue
$55,625
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,350
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$26,921
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$26,921
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$975
Occupancy
$13,783
Travel
$4,014
Program services (functional)
$607,221
Management and general (functional)
$1,207

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$703,494
Total assets, end of year
$661,701
Total liabilities, end of year
$276,746
Net assets, end of year
$384,955
Land, buildings and equipment
$639,682
Gross receipts
$570,120
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
FL

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 / weekCompensation
RICHARD BENDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$18,820
KRIS BENDERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$8,101
LARRY MITCHELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ROGER LANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
TOMMY DEESONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
ENRICO LINKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PHILLIP WOODSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JERALD PETERKIN SRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED CONNELLHONORARY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NORM BLANTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRIS BENDERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$35,618
RICHARD BENDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$19,939
LARRY MITCHELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ROGER LANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
TOMMY DEESONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WENDELL SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ENRICO LINKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PHILLIP WOODSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JERALD PETERKIN SRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED CONNELLHONORARY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD BENDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$19,889
KRIS BENDERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LARRY MITCHELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TOMMY DEESONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WENDELL SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROGER LANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
ENRICO LINKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PHILLIP WOODSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JERALD PETERKIN SRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
234 E BULLARD AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3741
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD BENDER, 234 EAST BULLARD AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853
Signed the 990
RICHARD BENDER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(863) 688-3200
Return prepared by
BRINTON FAIRCHILD LLC

Mission

TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS. FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED TO SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DIRECTLY AND VIA CHURCHES IN INNER-CITIES. NEEDY FAMILIES ARE AIDED IN FINDING THEIR INNER STRENGTH. LOW RENTAL HOUSING IS PROVIDED TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DIRECTLY AND THROUGH THE ASSISTANCE OF CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS. SEED SOWERS PROVIDES THE ABILITY TO ASSIST NEED FAMILIES SO THAT THE FAMILIES MAY HAVE BOTH THEIR SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS MET. MULTIPLE FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED LOW RENTAL HOUSING.
    Expenses $607,221 · revenue $570,120

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
59-2686521
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
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$661,701
Income (IRS master file)
$570,120

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$570,120$608,428$661,701XML
990December 2023$631,216$722,296$703,494XML
990December 2022$1,165,418$1,219,716$782,515XML
990December 2021$756,961$1,141,515$777,723IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 59-2686521).

Questions about SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC is 59-2686521.
Is SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION 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 SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION 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 SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION 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 SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD BENDER.
Who are the officers and directors of SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,820 (RICHARD BENDER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does SEED SOWERS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $570,120, expenses of $608,428 and total assets of $661,701 at year end.

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