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Sowing Seeds Of Hope Inc

  • Marion, AL
  • Tax-exempt since July 2002
  • EIN: 63-1275573

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Housing, Shelter / Housing Rehabilitation (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$502k (2022)

Expenses
$379k (2022)

Total Assets
$523k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$9.86k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$501,565
Expenses
$378,517
Net Income
$123,048
Net Assets
$513,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $488,952
97.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $260
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,995
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,358
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,253
60.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $523,441
Total Liabilities $9,855
Net Assets $513,586
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jones Susan (Executive Director) $42,000 $0 $0
Dorion Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ford Shelicia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heard Iii John (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reed Alvin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Smiley Marcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thornton Daniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tucker Linda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moore Mary (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$472,162
Expenses
$352,509
Net Income
$119,653
Net Assets
$390,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $455,759
96.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $131
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,657
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,615
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,318
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,295
43.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $397,681
Total Liabilities $7,143
Net Assets $390,538
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ford Frances (Executive Director) $21,318 $0 $0
Byrd Terri (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curry Jr Lorenzo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennison Angela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heard Iii John (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hornbuckle Dorothy (Director) $0 $0 $0
May James F (Director) $0 $0 $0
Murphy Pilar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reed Alvin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thornton Daniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tucker Linda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richardson Er (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Moore Mary (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$294,724
Expenses
$252,209
Net Income
$42,515
Net Assets
$270,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $284,059
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $97
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,379
3.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,189
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,776
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $126,026
50.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $295,876
Total Liabilities $24,991
Net Assets $270,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ford Frances (Executive Director) $18,776 $0 $0
Byrd Terri (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curry Jr Lorenzo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennison Angela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heard Iii John (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hornbuckle Dorothy (Director) $0 $0 $0
May James F (Director) $0 $0 $0
Murphy Pilar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reed Alvin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thornton Daniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tucker Linda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richardson Er (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Moore Mary (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$181,559
Expenses
$240,811
Net Income
-$59,252
Net Assets
$228,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $181,392
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $167
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $234,519
Total Liabilities $6,149
Net Assets $228,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Byrd Terri (Director) $0 $0
Curry Jr Lorenzo (Director) $0 $0
Heard Iii John (Director) $0 $0
Hornbuckle Dorothy (Director) $0 $0
Murphy Pilar (Director) $0 $0
May James F (Director) $0 $0
Reed Alvin (Director) $0 $0
Thornton Daniel (Director) $0 $0
Tucker Linda (Director) $0 $0
Dennison Angela (Director) $0 $0
Richardson Er (Treasurer) $0 $0
Moore Mary (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$199,681
Expenses
$223,141
Net Income
-$23,460
Net Assets
$287,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,274
97.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $157
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,250
2.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $323,404
Total Liabilities $35,430
Net Assets $287,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Barnett Roy (Director) $0 $0
Byrd Terri (Director) $0 $0
Curry Lorenzo (Director) $0 $0
Dorian Lucius (Director) $0 $0
Heard John (Director) $0 $0
Hornbuckle Dorothy (Director) $0 $0
Jones Susan (Director) $0 $0
Mayhand Nichole (Director) $0 $0
Reed Alvin (Director) $0 $0
Thornton Daniel (Director) $0 $0
Richardson Er (Treasurer) $0 $0
Moore Mary (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$111,603
Expenses
$113,135
Net Income
-$1,532
Net Assets
$311,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $111,469
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $134
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $344,163
Total Liabilities $32,729
Net Assets $311,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Barnett Roy (Director) $0 $0
Byrd Terri (Director) $0 $0
Curry Lorenzo (Director) $0 $0
Dorian Lucius (Director) $0 $0
Heard John (Director) $0 $0
Hornbuckle Dorothy (Director) $0 $0
Jones Susan (Director) $0 $0
Mayhand Nichole (Director) $0 $0
Reed Alvin (Director) $0 $0
Thornton Daniel (Director) $0 $0
Gray Mart (President) $0 $0
Moore Mary (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,872
Expenses
$81,483
Net Income
$9,389
Net Assets
$312,966
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,772
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $100
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $343,966
Total Liabilities $31,000
Net Assets $312,966
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bessie Kelly (Director) $0 $0
Bill Matthews (Director) $0 $0
Dianne Harrison (Director) $0 $0
Ingrid Mollahan (Director) $0 $0
Jessie Waymon Melton (Director) $0 $0
John Heard Iii (Director) $0 $0
Ronnie Brewer (Director) $0 $0
Roy Barnett (Director) $0 $0
Susan Jones (Director) $0 $0
Terri Byrd (Director) $0 $0
Frances Ford (Executive Director) $0 $0
Dr David Potts (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$162,244
Expenses
$207,291
Net Income
-$45,047
Net Assets
$303,577
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,591
86.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,605
13.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $336,192
Total Liabilities $32,615
Net Assets $303,577
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Frances Ford (Executive Director) $5,000 $0
Bessie Kelly (Director) $0 $0
Bill Matthews (Director) $0 $0
Dianne Harrison (Director) $0 $0
Ingrid Mollahan (Director) $0 $0
Jessie Waymon Melton (Director) $0 $0
John Heard Iii (Director) $0 $0
Ronnie Brewer (Director) $0 $0
Roy Barnett (Director) $0 $0
Susan Jones (Director) $0 $0
Terri Byrd (Director) $0 $0
Dr David Potts (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,968
Expenses
$155,499
Net Income
-$17,531
Net Assets
$348,624
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,913
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $55
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $381,595
Total Liabilities $32,971
Net Assets $348,624
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Frances Ford (Executive Director) $6,000 $0
Bessie Kelly (Director) $0 $0
Bill Matthews (Director) $0 $0
Dianne Harrison (Director) $0 $0
Ingrid Mollahan (Director) $0 $0
Jessie Waymon Melton (Director) $0 $0
John Heard Iii (Director) $0 $0
Ronnie Brewer (Director) $0 $0
Roy Barnett (Director) $0 $0
Susan Jones (Director) $0 $0
Terri Byrd (Director) $0 $0
Dr David Potts (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 17, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$162,730
Expenses
$195,793
Net Income
-$33,063
Net Assets
$351,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,582
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $148
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,279
Total Liabilities $75,112
Net Assets $351,167

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,323
Expenses
$251,888
Net Income
-$85,565
Net Assets
$384,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,208
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $115
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $403,867
Total Liabilities $19,647
Net Assets $384,220

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,877
Expenses
$320,392
Net Income
$48,485
Net Assets
$469,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $363,722
98.6%
Program Services $4,936
1.3%
Investment Income $219
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,059
0.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $156,696
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $473,614
Total Liabilities $3,829
Net Assets $469,785

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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