EIN 62-1589188

Knowledge Quest

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
28
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Knowledge Quest vigorously equips youth and their families to maximize their potential through education, wellness, and economic stability. They promote academic excellence through a "cradle to career" continuum methodology for pre-k through 12th grade students in Memphis, TN's high-risk zip codes 38126 and 38106. Additionally, they operate the Green Leaf Learning Farm, a one-acre urban farm promoting student education, community development, and food security with after-school and summer camp programs.
Total revenues
$4,271,932
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$3m$5m
Total expenses
$3,209,745
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$3m
Total assets
$4,902,398
2023
20192020202120222023$2m$4m
Num. employees
28
2023
20192020202120222023020

Program areas at Knowledge Quest

Knowledge Quest (kq) promotes academic excellence in after school settings among youth, grades pre-k through 12 through a "cradle to career" continuum methodology. Kq serves 500 high-risk youth who primarily reside in the 38126 and 38106 zip codes of memphis, tn. Through an innovative, hands-on approach to learning (adventure education), students develop genuine interest in academic subjects and make behavior adjustments where necessary. Kq operates through four strategic programs: Knowledge Quest school-age academy; teenage academy; family stability; and green leaf learning farm at three sites along a 2-mile corridor on walker avenue in historic south memphis known as the "Knowledge Quest kids zone".
Green leaf learning farm (gllf) is a creatively developed, one acre urban farm that is used as an instrument to promote student education, community development, and food security. In 2023, green leaf learning farm yielded 2,500 lbs of fresh organic produce and hosted 90 participants through the urban agricrulture masterclass monthly series. The program also provided 812 units of agristem exposure to students in grades 3rd-8th over 42 weekly sessions.
The family stability initiative began serving families in may 2013. Following a case management model, the program is designed to enhance the academic success of youth in targeted schools and neighborhoods that have historically experienced higher mobility rates for students. The foundational premise of the initiative is that supporting families at risk of becoming homeless or displaced through the provision of more stable and secure living situations will help students maintain their school placement and ultimately experience a higher degree of academic success.

Who funds Knowledge Quest

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of the Mid-SouthSee SCH O$255,401
Women's Foundation for A Greater MemphisVarious$225,934
Kresge FoundationSupporting Green Leaf Learning Farm$200,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Knowledge Quest

NameTitleCompensation
Marlon FosterChief Executive Officer$145,714

Financials for Knowledge Quest

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,017,645
Program services$122,787
Investment income and dividends$18,384
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$113,116
Total revenues$4,271,932

Form 990s for Knowledge Quest

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-18990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-05-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Baptist Memorial Health Care
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $237,572 from United Way of the Mid-South
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Crawford-Howard Private Foundation
Nonprofit Types
CampsSchoolsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 2119
Memphis, TN 38101
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
County
Shelby County, TN
Website URL
knowledgequest.org/ 
Phone
(901) 942-1512
IRS details
EIN
62-1589188
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B00: Education: General
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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