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SEEDING SUCCESS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES A "CRADLE TO CAREER" EDUCATION AGENDA IN SHELBY COUNTY. IT SERVES AS A FACILITATOR ADVOCATE, AND PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION AROUND FOUR GOALS: 1. CHILDREN ENTER KINDEGARTEN READY TO LEARN. 2. YOUTH GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL "COLLEGE READY". 3. ADULTS EARN CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR LOCAL CAREERS. 4. TALENT IS ATTRACTED TO AND RETAINED IN SHELBY COUNTY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$23.1M
Program Spending
89%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$22.4M
Total Expenses
▼$21.8M
Total Assets
$14.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$7.3M
Net Assets
$7M
Officer Compensation
→$489.9K
Other Salaries
$2.9M
Investment Income
$521.1K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $2.2M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MILLINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS | MILLINGTON, TN | $871.5K | Non-Cash | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM |
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF MEMPHIS | MEMPHIS, TN | $593.3K | Non-Cash | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM |
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS | MEMPHIS, TN | $318K | Non-Cash | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM |
MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY | MEMPHIS, TN | $309.4K | Non-Cash | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM |
MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS | MEMPHIS, TN | $107.3K | Non-Cash | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM |
FRAYSER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | MEMPHIS, TN | $37.9K | Non-Cash | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM |
| Total | $2.2M | |||
MILLINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
MILLINGTON, TN
$871.5K
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS, TN
$593.3K
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS, TN
$318K
MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY
MEMPHIS, TN
$309.4K
MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS
MEMPHIS, TN
$107.3K
FRAYSER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
MEMPHIS, TN
$37.9K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$12.8M
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP | $12.8M | FY2025 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2027 | Open → |
Department of Education
$12.8M
SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Years audited
2
Clean years
2
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditurecombined across all audits filed that year | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.2M | No | 2026-02-26 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.4M | No | 2025-08-28 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$8.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$5.4M
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $23.1M | $22.4M | $21.8M | $14.3M | $7M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $23.6M | $23.4M | $20.7M | $7.7M | $5.6M |
| 2021 | $16.5M | $16.4M | $15.2M | $15.8M | $3.5M |
| 2020 | $6.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Mark Sturgis | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $263.6K | $0 | $3,462 | $267.1K |
| Kandace Thomas | Executive Director | 0 | $0 | $210.8K | $12K | $222.8K |
| Michael Fulton | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Baker | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Issac Rodreguez | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mark Sturgis
Chief Executive Officer
$267.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$263.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,462
Kandace Thomas
Executive Director
$222.8K
Hrs/Wk
0
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$210.8K
Other
$12K
Michael Fulton
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Austin Baker
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Issac Rodreguez
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamilica Burke | President | 40 | $159.7K | $0 | $1,496 | $161.2K |
| Haley Simmons | Chief Public Policy Office | 40 | $136.9K | $0 | $3,462 | $140.4K |
| Charles Grayson | Data Architect | 40 | $117.7K | $0 | $1,215 | $119K |
| Lisa Williams | Vice President Of Communications | 40 | $112.6K | $0 | $0 | $112.6K |
| Corey Strong | Director Of Partnerships |
Jamilica Burke
President
$161.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$159.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,496
Haley Simmons
Chief Public Policy Office
$140.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$136.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,462
Charles Grayson
Data Architect
$119K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$117.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,215
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bright | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Taylor | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Clay Ellis | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Daniel | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Buckman-Gibson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Norman | Director | 2 |
Al Bright
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Blair Taylor
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Clay Ellis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Daniel
| $6.4M |
| $6.6M |
| $9.8M |
| $2.5M |
| 2019 | $7.4M | $7.4M | $6.8M | $17.5M | $2.5M |
| 2018 | $3.1M | $3.1M | $2M | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| 2017 | $2M | $2M | $2M | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 2016 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $1.6M | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| 2015 | $2.7M | $2.7M | $2.1M | $1.3M | $1.1M |
| 2014 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $448K | $828K | $828K |
| 2013 | $272.7K | $272.7K | $236.5K | $39K | $38.4K |
| 2012 | $120K | $120K | $122.3K | $2,209 | $2,209 |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 0 |
| $0 |
| $106.4K |
| $0 |
| $106.4K |
Lisa Williams
Vice President Of Communications
$112.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$112.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Corey Strong
Director Of Partnerships
$106.4K
Hrs/Wk
0
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$106.4K
Other
$0
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Sonji Branch | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tequilla Brownie | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kathy Buckman-Gibson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Keith Norman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sonji Branch
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tequilla Brownie
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0