NEWARK, NJ
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)NEW JERSEY SEEDS INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.
NEW JERSEY SEEDS (SCHOLARS, EDUCATORS, EXCELLENCE, DEDICATION, SUCCESS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PREPARES MOTIVATED, HIGH-ACHIEVING, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE A DEMANDING COURSE OF STUDY DESIGNED TO DEVELOP THE INTELLECTUAL AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL OF OUR STUDENTS AND PREPARE THEM FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ELIGIBLE 7TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN SELECTIVE DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS IN THE 9TH GRADE. THE YOUNG SCHOLARS...
THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ELIGIBLE 7TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN SELECTIVE DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS IN THE 9TH GRADE. THE YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ELIGIBLE 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE GREATER NEWARK AREA. STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN SELECTIVE DAY AND JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOLS IN THE 6TH AND 7TH GRADE. SCHOLARS AND YOUNG SCHOLARS ARE BOTH 14-MONTH PROGRAMS; STUDENTS TAKE CLASSES OVER TWO SUMMERS AND, ON THE SATURDAYS, IN BETWEEN.
THE COLLEGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS A 17-MONTH IMMERSION EXPERIENCE FOR TOP-PERFORMING STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS NEW JERSEY. STUDENTS SPEND SATURDAYS DURING THE SPRING OF THEIR JUNIOR YEAR...
THE COLLEGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS A 17-MONTH IMMERSION EXPERIENCE FOR TOP-PERFORMING STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS NEW JERSEY. STUDENTS SPEND SATURDAYS DURING THE SPRING OF THEIR JUNIOR YEAR AND ALL OF THEIR SENIOR YEAR WITH SEEDS, IN ADDITION TO A THREE-WEEK RESIDENTIAL SESSION PRIOR TO THE 12TH GRADE. STUDENTS ARE THEN PLACED IN SELECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITITIES.ALL OF SEEDS' ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO ACCEPTED STUDENTS, AND TRANSPROTATION IS PROVIDED.
NJ SEEDS' GUIDANCE PROGRAM IS DEISGNED TO PROVIDE SEEDS GRADUATES WITH ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME IN THEIR PLACEMENT SCHOOLS. THE GUIDANCE STAFF VISITS STUDENTS...
NJ SEEDS' GUIDANCE PROGRAM IS DEISGNED TO PROVIDE SEEDS GRADUATES WITH ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME IN THEIR PLACEMENT SCHOOLS. THE GUIDANCE STAFF VISITS STUDENTS ANNUALLY AND PROVIDES TAILORED PROGRAMMING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGED STUDENTS. GUIDANCE ALSO PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SEEDS' GRADUATES, INCLUDING ORGANIZING COLLEGE TOURS, ARRANGING SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AND HOSTING EVENTS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $4,425,397 | $7,574,872 | -0.4% |
| Expenses | $5,490,836 | $4,905,006 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-1,065,439 | $2,669,866 | -1.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY OKUN | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN F CASTANO | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
Director
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$334,601 | $34,941 | $369,542 |
| POLLY PALUMBO | CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL BELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA BRENTJENS M D | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BROUSSARD M D | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SOLEIO CUERVO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN FASOLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB GREIFELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KWON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT LIMA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROHIT AGGARWAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIANA TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN OXENDINE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL PAK-TENG | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVION LOUIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG ROTATORI | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN R STERLING | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJU THOMAS PH D | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD ROSELUND | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ZIEBARTH | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW J THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSELYN JARAMILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JON MASLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET WAGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WERBEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN YANEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FLETCHER | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOGE | VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$171,447 | $37,924 | $209,371 |
| CARLOS JIMENEZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Highest
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$107,596 | $1,383 | $108,979 |
| IMANI GILLIAM DEJESUS | VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Highest
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$105,071 | $12,874 | $117,945 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,425,397 | $5,490,836 | $11,696,121 | $-1,065,439 |
| 2024 | $7,574,872 | $4,905,006 | $12,080,939 | $2,669,866 |
| 2023 | $3,111,932 | $4,402,695 | $8,785,928 | $-1,290,763 |
| 2022 | $3,879,789 | $4,075,496 | $8,876,146 | $-195,707 |
| 2021 | $4,336,044 | $3,665,999 | $10,460,527 | $670,045 |
| 2020 | $3,008,706 | $3,426,701 | $8,985,035 | $-417,995 |
| 2019 | $2,649,506 | $3,877,264 | $8,207,929 | $-1,227,758 |
| 2018 | $2,636,582 | $3,976,098 | $9,264,484 | $-1,339,516 |
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