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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by SCHOOLSEED FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$3,330,167
Total expenses
$2,885,249
Contributions and grants received
$2,737,285
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$252,775
Investment income
$340,107
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$14,096,359
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,170,310
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,926,049
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,783,675
Management and general expenses
$930,676
Fundraising expenses
$170,898
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,783,675

Program services were 61.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,737,285

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Administrative Fees

    total $245,440 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $7,335 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $340,107 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $688,246 · program services $462,562 · management and general $186,560 · fundraising $39,124

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $65,309 · program services $42,504 · management and general $19,252 · fundraising $3,553

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $51,212 · program services $32,983 · management and general $15,493 · fundraising $2,736

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $81,276 · program services $56,080 · management and general $20,319 · fundraising $4,877

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $65,522 · program services $36,643 · management and general $28,634 · fundraising $245

  • 17 · Travel

    total $182,667 · program services $126,040 · management and general $45,667 · fundraising $10,960

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $6,219 · program services $4,291 · management and general $1,555 · fundraising $373

  • 20 · Interest

    total $10,021 · program services $0 · management and general $10,021 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $52,877 · program services $17,978 · management and general $34,370 · fundraising $529

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $40,482 · program services $22,761 · management and general $17,573 · fundraising $148

  • 24a · Other expenses: Retirement benefits

    total $30,220 · program services $20,852 · management and general $7,555 · fundraising $1,813

  • 24b · Other expenses: Professional fees

    total $684,482 · program services $363,707 · management and general $231,094 · fundraising $89,681

  • 24c · Other expenses: Repairs

    total $444 · program services $151 · management and general $289 · fundraising $4

  • 24d · Other expenses: Office adminstration

    total $245,376 · program services $110,730 · management and general $133,819 · fundraising $827

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $680,896 · program services $486,393 · management and general $178,475 · fundraising $16,028

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $877,461 · end of year $3,743,786

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,171,562 · end of year $1,677,402

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $413,068 · end of year $1,270,811

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $21,681 · end of year $866,999

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $3,796,081 · end of year $1,757,846

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $3,470,016

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,956,129

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $1,513,887

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $5,916,365 · end of year $3,265,628

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $9,864,461 · end of year $42,206

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $4,062 · end of year $10,128,104

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,327,695 · end of year $3,926,049

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

At SchoolSeed, we recognize that the journey to enrich our community starts with our families and the environments we nurture for our children. We are dedicated to fostering a network of support that uplifts every family and child. By collaborating closely with residents, local organizations, and businesses, we aim to extend impactful programs that reach deep into the heart of our community. Our mission is to ensure that every child benefits from initiatives that enhance not only educational outcomes but also holistic development and family stability. We believe that strong families form the backbone of thriving communities, and through targeted support and active engagement, we are committed to catalyzing lasting positive change right where it matters most-in our community.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Our mission is to impact the lives of children and their families through programs deeply rooted in the community we serve. SchoolSeed is dedicated to enhancing both learning and well-being of children and their families by delivering resources into the lives of children and families in the community.

  • SchoolSeed has been a trusted organization committed to developing and managing programs that directly impact children, families, and the broader community. At the core of our mission is a deep commitment to strengthening families, as we believe strong families lead to stronger communities. Through our initiatives, we provide essential services that help parents, children, and residents overcome challenges and build a foundation for success. Our flagship programs include: Kindred Place - Offering counseling support for parents, children, and families, helping them navigate trauma, stress, and mental health challenges. This work promotes healthier relationships and stability within households, ensuring long-term community well-being. Bridge Up Giddy Up - A unique equestrian program that immerses inner-city youth in the world of horseback riding, providing mentorship, life skills development, and exposure to new opportunities. This initiative has helped children develop discipline, confidence, and resilience. Community Collaboration and Outreach - We actively work with residents, local organizations, and businesses to address pressing community needs, supporting initiatives that contribute to overall neighborhood development and family stability. SchoolSeed is dedicated to securing and managing private resources to operate and expand these programs, ensuring families and youth in Memphis have access to the tools and support they need to thrive. Our focus remains on creating sustainable, impactful initiatives that uplift and empower individuals fostering a stronger, more resilient community for all.

    Expenses $1,618,071 · Revenue $3,330,167

  • Sponsorships: Support core programs of schoolseed which include Bridge Up Giddy Up, Kindred Place and other community driven iniatives that impact children and families in the community.

    Expenses $165,604

  • SchoolSeed initiatives that support children and families: Support schoolseed programs aimed at specified initiatives that impact children in the community and their families most immediate needs.

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • William Mitchell

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0
  • Ken Foster

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0
  • Lisa Wheeler Jenkins

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0
  • Regina Walker

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0
  • David Cocke

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0
  • Beverly Cross

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0
  • Vincent McCaskill

    President/ CEO

    Total calculated
    $207,668
    From this org
    $207,668
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $207,668
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $207,668

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

None.

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • Kindred Place

    501 (c) 3 · Family Counseling · TN · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Yes

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
16 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202533209349301073

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