SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE
AI Summary
SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE is a mentor and volunteer-based nonprofit organization focused on youth organizing in Maine. Its mission is to assist at-risk youths in reaching their full potential as independent, productive members of society, primarily by combating juvenile delinquency and reducing the school dropout rate through various mentoring programs. With an operating budget of $47.9K and total revenue of $40.7K, the organization receives significant support from funders such as FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND and NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, but does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.
Mission Statement
SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE IS A MENTOR AND VOLUNTEER BASED NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOUNDED TO HELP AT RISK YOUTHS IN MAINE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE CORPORATION INTENDS TO COMBAT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND POSITIVELY AFFECT THE SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE IN OUR STATE BY OPERATING NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AIMED AT MENTORING AT RISK YOUTHS.
Cause Areas
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Youth organizing
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE’s budget?
In 2024, SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE reported an annual operating budget of around $48 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE support?
SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE supports work in Youth organizing.
Where does SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE operate?
SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE is headquartered in Freeport, ME.
Who funded SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE recently?
In 2024, SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE received grants from FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, THE BREWER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC, and Amara Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE received in 2024?
The largest grant to SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE in 2024 exceeds $12 thousand.