EIN 26-3319544

Seeds of Independence

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
State
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Mentor and volunteer-based non-profit in Freeport, ME that helps at-risk youth reach independence and combat juvenile delinquency.
Total revenues
$30,000
2023
Total expenses
$24,865
2023
Total assets
$80,987
2023
Num. employees
8
2019

Program areas at Seeds of Independence

ROOTS PROGRAM: Employs a multi-tiered approach to supporting youth over the course of six years, from seventh grade through high school graduation. Informed by students' personal growth and unique developmental demands, Roots is continually evolving to build on student strengths and to support their needs through active and ongoing engagement with adult mentors and community partners.
NAVIGATE/EOS (GRADES 6-12 PROGRAM): Navigate is a peer-mentoring program in which high school upperclassmen help freshmen and sophomores face the social, academic, and behavioral challenges in their adjustment to high school. EOS is a in-school and out-of-school enrichment opportunities to middle school youths and their families with the end goal of creating community, overcoming challenges, and building aspirations beyond middle and high school.
JUMP START PROGRAM: Is an eight-week court diversion program for first time non-violent offenders designed to increase thoughtful decision making, self-awareness, self-advocacy, communication, and respect for others. Students participate in weekly, judgement free, group discussions with their peers, mentors, and guest speakers.

Who funds Seeds of Independence

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$25,400
Amara FoundationYouth Wellness.$25,000
Alben F and Clara G Bates FoundationUnrestricted$2,000

Personnel at Seeds of Independence

NameTitleCompensation
Benjamin PalmerTreasurer$0
Thomas DodgeBoard Member$0
Tom WrightInterim Board President / Interim President$0
Kelly McMahonOffice Manager
Betsy HarringtonPast Treasurer$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Seeds of Independence

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$30,000
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$30,000

Form 990s for Seeds of Independence

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-21990EZView PDF
2022-122023-11-15990EZView PDF
2021-122022-10-28990EZView PDF
2020-122021-07-22990EZView PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Amara Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from The Brewer Family Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 8
Freeport, ME 04032
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
County
Cumberland County, ME
Website URL
tntg.org/ 
Phone
(207) 406-2365
IRS details
EIN
26-3319544
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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