Seeds of Literacy
Seeds of Literacy
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About this organization
Mission
Seeds of Literacy is an award-winning, personalized education adult literacy program offering free, 1-to-1 tutoring in basic ed & GED® test prep to nearly 1,000 adults annually with the help of 200+ volunteers. Our official GED section pass rate is higher than the state's average rate. Last fiscal year, 166 students passed 244 test sections and a record-setting 57 graduated. Seeds serves adults in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. 88% of our students live at or below federal poverty guidelines. All services are free to students. Adult literacy annihilates poverty. It is the first step to economic self-sufficiency, better health, and the academic success of children. Seeds is the only nationally accredited literacy program in Ohio.
About
Seeds of Literacy is an innovative, award-winning adult literacy program offering free, one-to-one tutoring in basic education and high school equivalency (HSE) preparation to adults. We serve 1,000 students annually with the help of over 250 volunteer tutors. Unlike other adult education providers, we provide: - individualized curricula and one-to-one instruction for each student based on their academic levels - continuous, year-round classes with weekly registration - flexible scheduling, with morning, afternoon, and evening classes
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Seeds of literacy provides personal education that empowers adults to succeed in their communities.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Seeds of literacy provides personal education that empowers adults (continued on schedule o) to succeed in their communities.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is OH.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 3104 W 25TH STREET 3RD FLOOR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 17 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $10,801.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization pays $749,607 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $88,119 in fundraising expenses.