SEEDS OF LITERACY

EIN: 200884284 501(c)(3) Human Services

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$1,595,791
Total Expenses
$1,939,543
Total Assets
$1,076,773
Net Assets
$898,010
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
BONNIE ENTLER
Phone
2166617950
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SEEDS OF LITERACY, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

SEEDS OF LITERACY PROVIDES PERSONAL EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS ADULTS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) TO THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,578,046
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,233
Other Revenue $3,512
TOTAL REVENUE $1,595,791

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,500,947
Fundraising Expenses $155,140
Program Expenses $1,688,317
Other Expenses $438,596
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,939,543

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,595,791 $1,772,994 -0.1%
Expenses $1,939,543 $1,676,736 +0.2%
Net Income $-343,752 $96,258 -4.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
29
Independent Members
28
Employees
38
Volunteers
376

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$133,073
Total Directors
29
$133,073
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BONNIE ENTLER PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$111,816 $21,257 $133,073
RITA ANDOLSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA BAEZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BUTLER SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA CAMERON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA CURTIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE EMMEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL GARVEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY GREBENC CO-TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA GRIFFIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GRUBE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN HILL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON IANNONE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANAA JULIEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA KOSIEWICZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN KHOURI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN LIGUS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MONTAQUE CO-TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MORGAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL O'HARA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRISON PETTS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY PHELPS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN RICE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM ROTH VICE CHAIR OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
C ASHLEY SAFERIGHT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALORY SANCHEZ VICE CHAIR OF PROGRAMMING 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER SPEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ VOSKUHL VICE CHAIR OF ADMINISTRATION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK YANOCHKO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,595,791 $1,939,543 $1,076,773 $-343,752
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,723,837 $1,724,285 $1,224,130 $-448
2022 $1,388,212 $1,386,268 $1,210,073 $1,944
2021 $1,212,244 $931,248 $1,329,428 $280,996
2020 $1,160,345 $1,058,159 $1,029,535 $102,186
2019 $1,078,856 $1,068,055 $803,150 $10,801
2018 $1,208,521 $1,036,479 $768,840 $172,042
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